Georgina . Melbye
Kalamaya | Goscha
Georgina Melbye, Esq., is a trial attorney with experience in domestic relations, criminal law and personal injuries. She has certifications in collaborative law and mediation and has completed intensive trial skills training at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Georgina specializes in driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while ability impaired (DWAI) cases. Georgina has handled dozens of DUI and DWAI cases in Pitkin, Garfield, and Eagle County. Prior to joining RKV Law, Georgina worked with the Honorable Elizabeth Starrs in Denver District Court. After working with Judge Starrs, Georgina strengthened her litigation skills working at the Boulder District Attorney's Office where she tried three misdemeanor cases and argued numerous motions. Georgina's time at the District Attorney's office allows her to analyze a criminal case from multiple angles. Since joining RKV Law in October of 2014, Georgina has helped her clients charged with alcohol related driving offenses reach satisfactory outcomes in their cases. In April 2017 she took a DUI case to trial against the elected district attorney. After deliberating for almost four hours, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. Georgina's representation extends to fighting for your privilege to drive by requesting a license revocation hearing through the Department of Motor Vehicles. Notably, she successfully argued that a police officer improperly pulled over a vehicle which resulted in the client keeping a valid driver's license. She has experience representing clients at contested final orders hearings, emergency hearings, and contempt hearings. Finally, Georgina is an skillful advocate for people who have been injured. She has worked against major insurance companies to help clients receive the compensation they deserve quickly and efficiently. Whether in the criminal, domestic relations, or personal injury realm, Georgina vigorously advocates for her clients at some of the most challenging moments of their lives.
(08/17)
