After graduating from college at the University of Arizona, Colleen worked for Child Protective Services, where she served as supervisor of the special investigations unit, investigating serious crimes against children. In 2011, Colleen graduated from the University of Arizona, Rogers College of Law, and moved to Brooklyn. Since 2014, she has operated a private practice, where she has successfully defended parents against abuse and neglect claims, aggressively advocated for clients in custody and visitation disputes, and mediated parental disputes for the benefit of the child.
Having both prosecuted and defended a wide variety of cases enables Colleen to formulate forward-thinking, legally powerful arguments to aggressively pursue the client’s intended goal. Colleen is committed to ensuring that each client receives the personalized attention he or she needs to achieve a positive outcome in a timely, cost-effective manner.
Contact Colleen today to discuss how to protect and advance your legal rights.
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 2012 | 05/25/2021 |
| Legal answers | 4 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2021 |
| Top Ranking Attorney | American Association of Attorney Advocates | 2021 |
| Top 10 Attorney | Attorney and Practice Magazine | 2020 |
| Top 10 Attorney | Best of the Best Attorneys | 2020 |
| 10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
| Top 10 Attorney | Attorney and Practice Magazine | 2019 |
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | Zitman Law Firm | 2014 - Present |
| Staff Attorney | Center for Family Representation | 2012 - 2014 |
| Supervisor of the Special Investigations Unit | Child Protective Services, State of Arizona | 2004 - 2008 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Family and Conciliation Courts | Member | 2018 - Present |
| Brooklyn Women's Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
| National Legal Aid and Defender Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
| University of Arizona | BA - Bachelor of Arts, Political Science | 2004 |
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Colleen is an excellent attorney, well versed in both the law and courtroom procedure. She is a passionate, diligent, and an effective advocate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer.