Sarah represents clients in sophisticated Family Law Matters involving the analysis and litigation of high asset marital estates, property and business valuations, complex incomes, challenging parenting issues, and prenuptial and postnuptial marital agreements. Though Sarah represents clients with complicated legal issues, she is equally passionate about her less complex cases. Sarah believes family relationships and family systems are fundamental for individual wellness and success. For this reason, having trusted legal counsel is critical.

Sarah understands the importance of her clients’ legal matters and how her work has long-lasting impacts in their lives and the lives of their families. She has an in-depth understanding of the legal issues her clients face and the experience to navigate them. Sarah guides her clients to make informed and carefully considered decisions. Resolution comes in many forms and looks different for every client. Sarah prides herself on listening to her clients and understanding their needs and goals to inform a strategy of client-oriented resolution. She encourages her clients to reach out-of-court settlements when possible and enjoys working with her clients and opposing parties to find creative solutions.

Sarah provides her clients with direct and honest advice about where to focus their time, energy, and money in litigating Family Law issues. Most of Sarah’s cases settle through negotiated agreements. However, when settlement is not possible, Sarah fervently advocates for her clients in court where she is a fierce opponent due to her extensive career as a trial attorney.  

During the early stages of her career, Sarah was a criminal prosecutor for the State of Colorado in both rural and metropolitan districts. She successfully managed and prosecuted hundreds, if not thousands, of criminal matters ranging from simple misdemeanors to felony offenses. After leaving the government, Sarah entered private practice and worked for a large law firm with offices throughout the state of Colorado as a Family Law and Civil Litigation associate.  After recognizing her unique qualifications and exceptional strength as a Family Law litigator, Sarah founded and managed her own Family Law legal practice for five years before forming Neiley & Morris.

Sarah has personally tried over 60 cases, and she has taken even more cases to evidentiary hearings and hearings on legal argument. Due to her experience working in various jurisdictions and her background in Family Law, Civil Litigation, and Criminal Law, Sarah has the skill set and acumen to effectively manage, resolve, and litigate her client's legal issues. Sarah and the legal team at Neiley & Morris are dedicated to providing Family Law litigants with compassionate and efficient legal representation.

Mackenzie is a dedicated Criminal Defense and Family Law Attorney known for her strong advocacy and client-focused representation. Mackenzie guides clients through the legal process with clear, practical counsel and an unrelenting commitment to achieving favorable outcomes tailored to her clients’ individual needs. Mackenzie’s criminal defense practice is built on years of courtroom experience and a deep understanding of the Colorado criminal justice system. As a former Deputy Public Defender for the State of Colorado, Mackenzie has represented clients charged with attempted homicide and sexual assault, to DUIs, domestic violence and minor drug offenses. Mackenzie is passionate about defending her clients’ constitutional rights by challenging unlawful arrests, suppressing illegally obtained evidence, and litigating issues of government misconduct. Mackenzie works closely with each of her clients to provide a comprehensible pathway forward and to establish litigation strategies often resulting in pre-trial dismissals, significant reductions in charges, or not-guilty verdicts at trial. Mackenzie represents individuals charged with felony, misdemeanor, traffic, and municipal offenses across the State of Colorado, as well as actions initiated by the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles. In her family law practice, Mackenzie serves as a steady and practical advocate, offering a leading voice during some of the most challenging times in her clients’ lives. Mackenzie’s focus in family law is to resolve complex and high-conflict cases through creative settlement strategies that protect her clients' interests long-term, while minimizing the emotional and financial toll associated with family law matters. Mackenzie represents clients in matters related to divorce, parenting rights and responsibilities, and post-decree disputes.

Mackenzie earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she received the Outstanding Student Attorney in Criminal Defense Award from the nationally ranked criminal defense clinic. While in law school, Mackenzie also received the Reece Persuasive Writing Award, the Public Good Distinction Award, two elite scholarships for trial advocacy, and she served as President of the Public Interest Law Group. Mackenzie holds a B.A. in both Political Science and International Studies from the University of Colorado. Prior to law school, Mackenzie worked with a team of attorneys representing one of three inmates on Colorado’s death row and was a legislative and policy coordinator for a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Outside of her legal practice, Mackenzie is an avid outdoors enthusiast who enjoys mountain biking, fishing, snowboarding, rafting and has summited the majority of Colorado’s 14ers.

Mary Ann is one of the firm’s paralegals in both Family Law and Criminal Defense matters. She also provides administrative support to the firm and clients. Mary Ann is integral to our Legal Team and the detail-oriented advocacy and representation that our clients receive. Not only is Mary Ann an experienced and consummate professional, she offers a steady, guiding hand to our Legal Team and clients. Clients of Neiley & Morris receive the utmost care and attention when working with Mary Ann. She has over 30 years of experience working with attorneys in the Roaring Fork Valley, including 12 years of experience working at a distinguished Family Law firm in Aspen. Mary Ann is passionate about her work. She is equally passionate about volunteering at animal rescue organizations and has been a longtime volunteer with Colorado Animal Rescue based in Glenwood Springs.