Attorneys & Staff

Meet the Attorneys

Decades of Combined Experience

Meet the Staff

Marla Mykleby

Paralegal

Marla was born and raised in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. She has been a personal injury paralegal for the past 29 years. She loves working with her clients and being able to help them navigate this event in their lives. Prior to relocating to Boulder and joining Sloat, Nicholson and Hoover, P.C. in 2013, Marla worked as a paralegal in 3 other states including South Dakota, Illinois and Arizona. In her free time she enjoys spending time in the mountains, playing with her 3 pugs, spending time on her patio, entertaining and digital scrapbooking.

Miranda Mykleby

Legal Assistant

Miranda was born and mostly raised in Rapid City, South Dakota before moving to Arizona during high school. After high school, she decided she missed the mountain scenery and moved to Colorado to attend Colorado State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in English Literature. Miranda is currently working on a second bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. She was drawn to working with the firm because of the family environment and the dedication and understanding of those she works with. As the firm’s legal assistant, she works under our paralegals providing support and is an invaluable member of our pre-litigation team. When not working or studying, Miranda enjoys spending time with family, reading, playing games with friends, and cuddling her pets.

Gwendolyn Lopez

Office Manager

Originally from the Los Angeles area, Gwen moved to Colorado in 2019. Her early work in immigration law sparked a passion for justice and helping others, ultimately leading her to pursue a career in the legal field. As Office Manager at Sloat, Nicholson & Hoover, P.C., Gwen’s strong communication skills and attention to detail help keep the team organized and running smoothly.

She is currently working toward her bachelor’s degree in History at the University of Colorado Boulder. In her spare time, Gwen is an accomplished baker, known for treating the office to her mouthwatering homemade desserts.

Sarah Hoover

Marketing Director

Sarah grew up in the mountains of Colorado, where she developed a love for hiking, skiing, and outdoors. She attended Millbrook Preparatory School in New York, where she served as a Prefect and Dorm Leader, excelled as a three-sport varsity athlete, and consistently earned honor roll recognition.

She went on to study at the University of Santa Clara for two years before taking time off to focus on her health. Her interest in law was sparked by her father, Robert, whose stories of helping others seek justice left a lasting impact.

Sarah joined Sloat, Nicholson & Hoover, P.C. in 2023 and brings enthusiasm, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for the legal field. Outside of work, she is an avid reader, a ceramics enthusiast, and a passionate supporter of the arts. She plans to complete her degree and pursue law school in the future.

Sonia Galindo

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Sonia joins us as our new receptionist and administrative assistant. Native to Colorado, she has worked for the public defender’s office, the public school system in Denver, and in community spaces such as her church. She brings a curious spirit and steady support for our legal team. Sonia enjoys spending time with her three kids and her husband and is excited to connect with our clients through their claims process.