Meet Our Staff

Melissa M. Snow

Senior Personal Injury Paralegal

Melissa has spent the past 10 years helping clients who have been injured through no fault of their own. She understands how overwhelming being injured in a car crash can be and appreciates being able to make the experience a little easier for her clients.

Melissa graduated from Colorado State University in 2004 with a degree in English. She went on to teach high school for four years before moving into the field of law. She spent over seven years as a Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal in Lakewood before moving to Greeley in 2016 and joining the Hoggatt Law Office, P.C. family. Her favorite thing about working at Hoggatt Law Office, P.C. is being able to give personal attention to every client.

When she is not working for Hoggatt Law Office, P.C., Melissa works as a Certified Life Coach. She also volunteers for Retriever Rescue of Colorado, is a published author, and enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and three cats. She also has two nieces and twin nephews who she loves more than anything in this world.

Gloria Chávez-Rios

Senior Workers’ Compensation Paralegal

Gloria is the “veteran” and has been helping injured workers at Hoggatt Law Office, P.C. for over 15 years! She is bilingual, loves working with people, and is always willing to go the extra mile to help her clients.

Gloria was the first in her family to graduate from high school and go to college. She obtained a Secretarial Certificate from Front Range Community College and a Paralegal Certificate from Colorado State University. She spent many years as the Executive Secretary to the President of an international health products company before moving into the legal field at Hoggatt Law Office, P.C.. Her favorite thing about working at Hoggatt Law Office, P.C. is being able to provide hope and peace to people going through hard times.

When she is not working for Hoggatt Law Office, P.C., Gloria enjoys spending time with her two beautiful daughters and four grandchildren. She is very involved with her church and runs a ministry at the Larimer County jail.