Attorneys

Martelle Daniels

Ms. Daniels has been a member of Daniels Law Group, LLC since the inception.   Ms. Daniels graduated from Kenyon College in 1980.  She obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver, College of Law, in 1983.   She began her domestic practice when she was appointed as Magistrate for the 21st Judicial District in 1987.  During her tenure as a District Court Magistrate, in the 21st Judicial District, Ms. Daniels was appointed to the Child Support Commission, by Governor Romer, and helped to create the current child support guidelines and legislation.  In 1994, Ms. Daniels entered into private practice and established the current law firm in 2005.   Ms. Daniels has extensive litigation practice in the area of child and family matters, parental responsibility evaluations, and complex financial matters involved in dissolution cases.  Ms. Daniels serves on the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 21st Judicial District and the Supreme Court Nominating Commission. She formerly served on the Judicial Review Commission for the 21st Judicial District. Ms. Daniels and her family reside in Grand Junction, Colorado.

 Tracy Badger

Tracy graduated with Honors receiving her Juris Doctorate from the Charleston School of Law in 2013, where she was the recipient of the C.A.L.I. Excellence for the Future Award, Trial Advocacy Best Oralist Award, Pro Bono Service Award, and was published in the Federal Courts Law Review.  After graduation, she relocated to Colorado, where she spent four and a half years as a Colorado Public Defender in the Grand Junction and Golden Trial Offices. In 2017, Tracy moved into the private sector bringing her exceptional trial and negotiation skills to the family law arena with Daniels Law Group. Tracy has extensive experience in child custody and family law matters, complex divorce,  custody litigation and the financial aspects  involved in dissolution cases. Tracy has tried countless jury and court trials, litigated a variety of complex pre-trial issues, drafted and argued a myriad of motions, and negotiated thousands of cases towards favorable dispositions for her clients.  She is a zealous advocate who is comfortable and experienced in the courtroom, but also adept at resolving cases without unnecessary litigation. Tracy currently serves on the Judicial Review Commission for the 21st Judicial District. Tracy resides in Mesa County with her husband, children and farm of animals.

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Jessica Alexander

Jessica began her legal career in 2011 following her graduation from Texas Tech University School of Law. Her success in mock trial, moot court, and negotiations competitions during law school earned her a coveted spot on the Board of Barristers where she coached fellow law students and judged their performance in competitions. Her law school experience and two summers of legal internships in public defender offices set the stage for an 11-year career as a trial lawyer with the Grand Junction Public Defender’s Office where she secured countless dismissals and acquittals through sharply-honed negotiation, litigation, and trial skills. Jessica’s undergraduate degree in Journalism and English makes her a great communicator and advocate for her clients. She resides in Grand Junction with her husband and two children.