Sison, Gilbert

Jessica L. Hughes is an attorney in the Domestic Relations Division. She works with clients in Family Law matters including divorces and parenting time.

Ms. Hughes is a native of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She began her career in law after high school as a paralegal for local criminal defense firm. During her time as a paralegal Ms. Hughes pursued an Associate’s Degree in Applied Sciences focusing specifically in Paralegal, at Pikes Peak Community College. She continued her education at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science in December 2007. In 2008, Ms. Hughes attended New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts. While attending law school she focused her curriculum on criminal law and procedure.

Upon graduating law school Ms. Hughes returned to Colorado and passed the bar exam in October of 2012. Since her return to Colorado Ms. Hughes joined the faculty of Pikes Peak Community College and SUNY: Canton as an adjunct professor for the legal studies program. She has taught courses in Mediation, Family Law, Criminal Law and Legal Research and Writing. Additionally, Ms. Hughes served as a law clerk for the Honorable District Court Judge David L. Shakes with the 4th Judicial District. In this position she assisted the Judge with researching and drafting decisions on criminal law issues regarding jury voir dire, Batson challenges, rules of evidence, and the juvenile direct file statute.

In her free time Ms. Hughes enjoys a good book with a strong cup of coffee and the occasional dance class.