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Colleen E. Zitman
About Colleen
Biography
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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Licensed in New York for 14 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 14 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Colleen E. Zitman
26 Court Street, Suite 1301, Brooklyn, NY, 11242
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Posted by Michael | July 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great and helpful lawyer for a separation agreement
Colleen was a big help in reviewing a separation agreement that my ex-wife and I agreed upon. She was easy to work with and helped add in some extra protections on my behalf.
Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly recommended
Ms. Zitman was with me through a highly contested divorce/custody matter that lasted much longer than it should have due to the other side's often erratic and irrational behavior. Through the ups and downs, she always maintained the moral and ethical high ground while keeping my best interests in min...
Colleen E. Zitman's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
Charles Lawson
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2021
Top Ranking Attorney, American Association of Attorney Advocates
2020
Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2020
Top 10 Attorney, Best of the Best Attorneys
2019
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Principal, Zitman Law Firm
2012 - 2014
Staff Attorney, Center for Family Representation
2004 - 2008
Supervisor of the Special Investigations Unit, Child Protective Services, State of Arizona
Associations
2018 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember
2014 - Present
Brooklyn Women's Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
National Legal Aid and Defender AssociationMember
Education
2011
University of Arizona College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of Arizona
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do i solve this money issue?
03 Dec 2019
Q&A
What happens if you get a girl pregnant but she said you dont have to take care of it can she later put you on child support?
10 Dec 2019
Q&A
Can I have civil case for emotional distress and acs abuse?
03 Dec 2019