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

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4.5 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Clare | October 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The Best Attorney

Attorney Markou has been there for me throughout numberous custody, parenting time issues, and child support changes. She is the only attorney that I will use because I believe that she cares about whats best for the kids. She is very supportive of the whats RIGHT! She always makes herself available ...and has had numberous wins with just my case alone. I HIGHLY recommend attorney Markou to anyone who feels they need advise and/or assistance with child support, parenting time arrangements, and custody. I only wish i knew of her when i filed for divorce in 2008. She's a GREAT attorney.

Posted by Nancy | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Alimony

Colleen Markou

Colleen Markou worked with me for a post divorce alimony case.. She was able to make me feel comfortable going back to court with an ex that had been abusive. She was also able to recover a large amount of back payments from him. She is very professional and honest in what she can and cannot do. ...I was so pleased with her that I referred her to my daughter and would refer her to any of my friends or colleagues.

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2013 | Debt Collection

Amazing and Professional

I hired Colleen to take care of several matters for me. One was dealing with a collection dispute. The other was working with FOC to reestablish and review my current child support order. In both cases I was very glad that I had Colleen on my side. She was professional and efficient. My cases we...re handled promptly and I was kept informed of where I stood each step of the way. If I had any questions, either Colleen or her assistant were available to answer them. Working through legal matters is never fun. However, Colleen made the process much easier than I had thought it was going to be. I would recommend Colleen to anyone who needs legal counsel. She's worth her weight in gold.

Posted by Michael | February 15, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Colleen Markou was amazing!

Attorney Markou handeled my divorce case and did an amazing job! Colleen was tasked with a situation where there was a conflict of interest with my case and the judge in the county where my divorce case was to be heard. Ms. Markou, immediatly contacted the SCAO (State Court Administrative Office) a...nd had them assign the case to another county which worked out much better. I would recommend Colleen Markou and the staff at Stancoti and Associates to anyone with any legal needs.

Posted by Stephanie | December 21, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Best divorce attorney

Colleen is extremely knowledgable and wonderful to work with. She was very compassionate and understanding. Additionally, she is very responsive. She understands the laws and the legal process as well as the emotional process of divorce. She made it very easy and I would highly recommend her to a...nyone considering divorce.

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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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