Morgan Owen

Morgan Owen is an attorney at Dolan + Zimmerman LLP in Boulder, Colorado, providing robust representation across criminal defense and family law statewide. Serving clients throughout Boulder, Denver and across Colorado, she handles matters in state courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. Grounded in trial readiness and rigorous advocacy, she provides strategic counsel tailored to protect the legal rights, reputations and futures of individuals encountering complex, high-stakes legal challenges.

Ms. Owen earned her Bachelor of Arts in political science from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2015 before earning her Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado Law School in 2019. While in law school, she served as associate editor of the University of Colorado Law Review, won the 2017 Carrigan Cup Mock Trial Competition, represented clients in the Criminal Defense Clinic and served as a judicial intern for Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Nancy E. Rice.

Beginning her career as a public defender, Ms. Owen developed formidable courtroom acumen by taking more than 35 cases to trial and negotiating favorable plea resolutions in countless others. This intensive trial experience laid the foundation for her broader practice. Today, her background spanning criminal defense and civil litigation provides a versatile, holistic perspective, allowing her to formulate creative dispute strategies while anticipating prosecutorial tactics and handling contested evidentiary hearings with poise and precision.

Approaching every matter with an empathetic, client-centered philosophy, Ms. Owen firmly believes that no individual is defined by a single case. Recognizing that navigating court proceedings is often intimidating, she diligently demystifies complex legal procedures, ensuring clients clearly understand expectations at every juncture. Through constant communication and meticulous case preparation, she ensures those she represents feel heard and respected, working tirelessly to achieve suitable outcomes whether inside the courtroom or through strategic negotiation.