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

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Child Support

Posted by Marcy McClellan | January 02, 2018 | Child Support

Child Support and Alimony Issue

Colleen charged me $140 for a 10 minute consultation and then would not help me with my lack of child support or alimony payments. When I couldn't make it to an appointment because of a work obligation, she insisted on charging me another $140 for not calling. Obviously, if I had that kind of money, ...I wouldn't be trying to obtain her services. I feel like Colleen only cares about making money and cares very little for helping those who need her expertise. I am very disappointed.

Colleen Markou

Replied last January 02, 2018

Ms. McClellan, I am sadden that you are very disappointed. When I first consulted with you, we meet for over ten minutes, you were scheduled for an hour. I offered you advice on how to address the problems you were facing. I thereafter answered a number of email correspondence providing you further assistance. You later contacted the office and indicated that you wished to see me again and retain my services. You scheduled an appointment that you failed to attend and did not notify my office in advance that you were unable to attend. I recognize that others have conflicts and often need to reschedule. However, I expect the same courtesy with my time. As such, when you failed to appear and did not call to provide us with notice that you would be unable to attend, you were told that you would have to pay in advance to secure another appointment. I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors.

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2017 | Child Support

shenanigans!

used tactical delaying so paperwork had to be rewritten (and re-billed) several times; charged thousand$ for negotiating child support when F.O.C. would have done it for free-it's based on both party's income; I ran out of money because it took so long to get anything settled- when I was unable to m...ake payments (because ex didnt have to give me a dime for months while "mediating") she did not properly represent me or counsel me; ended up filing bankruptcy while ex made 6 figures and he got the house

Colleen Markou

Replied last July 10, 2017

I am saddened that you were unable to achieve your desired result. Unfortunately, I was not representing you when you elected to mediate your matter and further you were unrepresented when you agreed to a modification of custody. When you finally came to me for assistance, we had to make the best of the agreement you had entered into without counsel. I truly wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

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

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 anonymous | September 25, 2013 | Child Support

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.

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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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