Rachel A. Michael earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2007 and received the Excellence in Advocacy Award. After law school Ms. Michael became a Deputy District Attorney in Fort Collins, Colorado and was responsible for the handling of countless criminal cases. In addition to her prosecutorial responsibilities, Ms. Michael conducted numerous training seminars with the local law enforcement agencies regarding the investigation and charging of domestic violence related incidents. After her tenure as a prosecutor, Ms. Michael practiced civil litigation as an associate attorney at the Denver based law firm of Montgomery, Kolodny, Amatuzio & Dusbabek, LLP.