About Haley
Haley Rheaves entered law after a liberal arts education that emphasized context and civic institutions. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University in 2017, studying history and geography. Three years later she took her law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, graduating in 2020.
Her early legal career has been rooted in Colorado. In 2021 she joined Shapiro Family Law as an associate. The role placed her in a small practice environment where attorneys handle a steady docket of family law matters. She has worked on litigation and client counseling within that setting and learned the practical rhythms of courtroom preparation and case management.
At law school she studied courses that often intersect with family law practice. Those classes informed how she approaches evidence, procedure, and client interviews. The transition from academic study to daily practice brought a different set of pressures. Deadlines moved from hypothetical exercises to real calendars, and the consequences for clients became immediate and tangible.
Outside the office she maintains ties to the local legal community. She is a current member of the Arapahoe Bar Association and takes part in the Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee. Those memberships reflect an interest in staying connected to peers and interdisciplinary perspectives that can affect family law cases, from social work considerations to court process reforms.
Colleagues describe her as precise in paperwork and steady in hearings. She handles routine motion practice and participates in client intake and strategy discussions. She has been part of teams that negotiate settlements and present matters to judges. The work requires attention to procedural detail and an ability to explain options clearly to clients.
She practices in Colorado at Shapiro Family Law, where her work involves family law matters.
