Keyonyu X O'Connell

Keyonyu X O’Connell

Of Counsel · Appellate Advocacy

Biography

Keyonyu is an appellate attorney, specializing in state and federal criminal appeals, and state post-conviction cases. Keyonyu began her career in criminal defense in 1998 with Richilano & Ridley, P.C. Thereafter, she worked in the Appellate Division of the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office from 1999 through 2004, where she was privileged to gain specialized appellate training and expertise. Keyonyu has been a sole practitioner since 2005, focusing primarily on indigent defense, and has been Of Counsel with Richilano Shea since 2010. Keyonyu has provided representation to clients in hundreds of felony appeals and post-conviction matters and has achieved a remarkable rate of successful outcomes in difficult cases.

Professional History

Credentials

Education
Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., 1997
Colorado State University, B.A., 1993
Bar & Court Admissions
Colorado, 1997
U.S. Supreme Court, 2009
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, 2007

Office

Law Office of Keyonyu X O’Connell
P.O. Box 7544
Denver, Colorado 80207
Phone: (303) 282-4766
www.richilanoshea.com

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