Colline Cheltenham

I was referred to Colline before she went out on her own. I followed her when she opened her own practice. Best thing I did. She was always there for me. We even communicated with each other while I was out of state. She handled everything perfect. I was awarded a nice sum from my husband (which... I get every month) she never backed down. I consider her a friend not just my attorney. Highly recommend her services.

Having already gone through the divorce process with a different lawyer I was left feeling taken advantaged of, underrepresented, just a dollar sign, and had a distrust in lawyers in general. Knowing that I would need representation again in the future related to custody issues I needed to find anoth...er attorney. I remembered an attorney that spoke at Second Saturday, an informational workshop for women dealing with divorce. Colline was the lawyer that spoke about the legal issues related to divorce and her passion and expertise struck me then enough for me to remembered her years later. I felt understood and safe with Colline and this was so no easy task because of my prior experience with attorneys. She took the time to understand my case and situation more than anyone had done previously. She not only has impressive knowledge with family court and custody she also understands and is sensitive to the personal aspect of your case. Colline knew when to give me straight facts, that at times was challenging to hear and also when to be empathize with me as person and mother. Her abilities to represent me in the court room were just as impressive as some of her other qualities already mentioned. She was prepared and organized with all the details of my case but what I valued even more was her passion to make sure my daughters and I had the best chance at a life without consent fear. My case was not a simple and I was consistently amazed at her drive to represent me in the best way possible. Colline was able to overcome what seemed like impossible barriers that allowed me to have the best outcome with my custody arrangement. Having Colline on my side was the only thing that allowed me to not break during the most stressful time in my life. For this reason alone I recommend her to anyone that wants an attorney that will always put forth extreme effort, has impressive knowledge and judgement with the law, and cares deeply about you as a person. You will never feel like a dollar sign when Colline is your attorney.

I almost hate to give her a good review. She's pretty busy already and I don't want to share, kidding, She's an awesome attorney, down to earth and practical and I'm not a fan of lawyers. There are a lot of slimy, dirty, money grubbin' liars, oops I mean lawyers especially in the shitshow that is fam...ily law. Colline is none of that. A true diamond in the rough.

Colleen helped me resolve an issue with my adult daughter who I have been estranged from for 6 years now and she has kept me from seeing my 3 grandchildren. My daughter tried to bring a PPO against me for trying to reach out to her with a card in hopes she would have a change of heart. I was served... notice to appear in court. I hired Colleen. She took my case and had my best interest at heart - she kept this from happening and in turn talked my daughter's attorney into working on a Mutual Civil Restraining Order instead - this would have no criminal implications. Colleen was very proactive and got things done. She was successful in what she attempted to do and saved me from having to appear in a nasty court battle with my daughter or having any criminal charges brought against me. I hope to hire Colleen again in the near future in an attempt to try and see my daughter and come to some sort of a relationship. She was wonderful!! Highly recommend her!!

Colline did a great job for me. I didn't know all of my rights or how the court would view my desires for custody or division of assets. She gave direct feedback about the process and managed my expectations, both up and down. Her expertise and willingness to fight for me reduced a lot of anxiety dur...ing the divorce proceedings. I'd highly recommend her.