Colleen M. Markou

Colleen M. Markou

4.5
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Kalamazoo, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

535 S. Burdick Street, Suite 1, Kalamazoo, MI

About Colleen

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-325 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 29 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1996

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Colleen Markou Law

535 S. Burdick Street, Suite 1, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007

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Colleen M. Markou's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

Posted by Steven | April 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Steven Ward

Colleen has been there for me since day one of my family court matter and has gone way above and beyond for me.

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent

Colleen is very professional and extremely knowledgeable in the area of family law. I highly recommend Colleen Markou!

Posted by Nikki | October 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Colleen is professional, responsive, and delivers!

Several months ago, I hired Colleen to represent me as I dealt with post divorce issues and parenting time disputes. Colleen and Catie have been exceptional from day one. They have been extremely professional by listening to my concerns, providing exceptional communication, and delivering me counsel ...to give me peace of mind as we worked through this process. Colleen has represented me in a manner as if she was representing her own family. I have complete trust in her and would recommend her and her team's services to anyone seeking Family Law counsel.

Colleen Markou

Replied last October 25, 2021

Thank you, Nikki. I am glad we are here you during this difficult time.

Posted by Niambi | May 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing

I hired Colleen Markou after my husband hired legal counsel for our divorce in 2019. She was very professional and listened during our consultation. She was very forthcoming and honest. She fought very hard for what was best for me in my marital situation. I believe she is worth every dime and th...en some. She was very proactive and filed papers when she stated she would. I was very satisfied with her services and the others in her office.

Posted by anonymous | April 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

If you need a lawyer, Colleen is the way to go!

I didn't want to get a divorce, but when faced with it, I knew I needed a good attorney. Colleen and her staff were friendly and honest. They understood it wasn't an easy thing to do and gave fair counsel and answered questions as they came up. I never had to worry about them getting things done. Th...ey had my best interest in mind and fought for me and my kids. I wouldn't hesitate to refer others to Colleen, she did a great job with an ugly situation.

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Colleen M. Markou's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rachel Kelley

Family lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Colleen Markou is not only a zealous advocate and efficient litigator, she is also a highly effective mediator. She comes up with very unique resolutions and has a no nonsense approach. I endorse this lawyer fully."

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Mitchell Moldovan

Family lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Colleen does a great job for her clients and I enjoy working with her on behalf of our clients."

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William Webster

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Colleen is professional, diligent and highly competent. She does a wonderful job for her clients."

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Allison Korr

Unknown lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Colleen is a great advocate for her clients and always represents their interests passionately."

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Erika Salerno Shadowens

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Colleen is an impassioned advocate for her clients and is always well prepared."

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Gail Towne

Family lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Colleen is a remarkable family law attorney. Colleen is able to balance passionate advocacy for her clients with reason and understanding in an area of law that is so emotionally fueled. Colleen is extremely knowledgable, thoughtful, strong and compassionate. I highly recommend Colleen."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Colleen Markou Law PC

1997 - Present

Attorney, Stancati & Assoc, PLC

1994 - 1997

Law Clerk, Kalamazoo County Circuit Court

1988 - 1992

Credit Analyst, Gainer Bank

Associations

1997 - Present

Kalamazoo County Family Law Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Kalamazoo County Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2014 - 2016

Character and Fitness Committee, State Bar of Michigan

Member

2013 - 2015

State Bar of Michigan Family Law Council

Member

1998 - 2003

Kalamazoo Zoning Board of Appeals

1995 - 2000

Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Kalamazoo County 2012 6284

Court awards father temporary custody

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Education

1994

Valparaiso University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Valparaiso University

BBA

Speaking Engagements

2016

Greater Kalamazoo NALS Membership Event

Social Media and Divorce

Publications

2016

Michigan Family Law Journal Recent Published and Unpublished Cases

Languages

English

Activity

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