Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Family Law; view more
Licensed in Colorado since: 2023
Education: Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
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Megan Heidel is an associate attorney at Dolan + Zimmerman LLP in Boulder, Colorado. Focusing her practice on criminal defense and civil litigation, she represents clients throughout the surrounding jurisdictions. Fluent in Spanish, she provides accessible support to a broad range of people navigating the complexities of the justice system. She handles a wide variety of legal challenges, including criminal domestic violence, traffic violations, misdemeanors and civil protection orders.
Ms. Heidel’s approach is informed by her experience as a judicial law clerk for two district court judges at the 20th Judicial District Court. In this capacity, she managed felony criminal dockets, juvenile proceedings, domestic relations cases and civil trials. This background provides her with a comprehensive understanding of the judicial process and the factors that influence court decisions, allowing her to advocate effectively for those she represents at every stage.
Earning her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, Ms. Heidel was honored as a constitutional law dean scholar. Prior to law school, she obtained a Master of Arts in peace and justice studies from the University of San Diego, with a focus on international human rights. She completed her undergraduate studies in Spanish literature and language at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her background also includes experience working for a nonprofit organization in rural Ecuador, reflecting her long-standing commitment to advocacy and service.
Admitted to the Colorado bar in 2023, Ms. Heidel is an active member of the Colorado Bar Association and the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar. Through her involvement in these organizations, she remains engaged with the local legal community and stays current on the developments affecting her work. She continues to provide diligent representation, ensuring that her clients receive thorough and dedicated counsel in all matters.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Family LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Child Support, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Custody & Visitation, Debt, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Father's Rights, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Name Change, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Probation, Prosecution, Same Sex Family Law, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations
- 60% Criminal Defense
- 40% Family Law
First Admitted: 2023, Colorado
Professional Webpage: https://dolanzimmerman.com/attorney/megan-heidel/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Colorado, 2023
- Colorado Bar Association, 2023 to Present
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, 2025
Educational Background
- University of Colorado Boulder, B.A., Spanish Literature and Language, Minor: Political Science; Honors: With Distinction; Dean’s List; Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, 2015
- University of San Diego, M.A., Peace and Justice Studies (International Human Rights), Honors: Gandhi Fellowship Award, 2019
Honors
- Dean’s List, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
- Rising Advocate Scholarship Recipient, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
- Cum Laude, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
- Constitutional Law Dean Scholar, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2027