Cynthia Lee Ciancio

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Cynthia Lee Ciancio

also known as Cyndy, Ciancio, Cynthia L. Ciancio

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Litigation ... +10 more

1660 Lincoln Street #2000, Denver, CO

About Cynthia

Biography

We are a full service law firm with a highly experienced team specializing solely on family law.

Practice Areas

13

Practice Areas

Adoption 8%

8%
Alimony 8%

8%
Appeals 8%

8%
Arbitration 8%

8%
Child Custody 8%

8%
Child Support 8%

8%
Family 8%

High net worth divorce, divorce with business, businesses in divorce, division of retirement, divorce with retired couples, high asset divorce, complex asset and property division, complex custody (APR), mediation, arbitration, post decree modification of support or custody (APR), contempt, litigation, complex litigation, rule 60 litigation, rule 16.2 litigation, appeals, addictions in divorce

30 years | 1,000 cases

8%
International Law 8%

8%
Litigation 8%

High stakes or complex divorce and or custody litigation.

30 years | 50 cases

8%
Marriage and Prenuptials 8%

8%
Mediation 8%

30 years | 15 cases

8%
Tax 8%

8%
Other 4%

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2012

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 29 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C.

1660 Lincoln Street #2000, Denver, CO, 80264

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390 Interlocken Crescent #350, Broomfield, CO, 80021

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Online Presence

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Cynthia Lee Ciancio's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (13)
4 star (0)
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1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Highly Recommend

I would highly recommend Ms. Ciancio and her team. Because she is an expert in her field, I have referred her many times over the years. She's a consummate professional who knows her business very well. She is well versed in high-conflict situations and is an excellent negotiator. She's the best!

Posted by Kirk | March 7, 2013

Cyndy and her outstanding team

Cyndy, Nate and Ed were a fantastic team to work with. I received immediate responses and help, often on the weekend or late hours. They were knowledgeable, kind, understanding and always on top of every problem. It was a challenging situation and divorce for multiple reasons and they handled it... very professionally. I would recommend them without hesitation!

Posted by Annette | November 28, 2012

Cyndy Ciancio: The best you will find

Divorce is a traumatic time, but having Cyndy in my corner made all the difference. She listens, is fair, honest, and will not sugar coat anything. She will tell you how your case will realistically turn out, and will fight for you. Her combination of compassion and toughness gave me comfort, alon...g with her excellent staff who helped me from start to finish in a long legal battle. I would recommend her to anyone.

Posted by Shaun | August 24, 2012

Strong attorney and client advocate

Cyndi help keep things in perspective during my divorce process. She was clear with advice and recommendations. Honest and fair even when telling me something I didn't want to hear. Her knowledge and expertise brought comfort and clarity during a time when I was struggling. Cyndi's considerate of... her clients needs and tough when needed. I would recommend her to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2012

Ugly Divorce

Divorce is never easy, and mine was particularly difficult. Cyndy worked with me to utilize my spouse's earnings history to defeat a motion for spousal support, as well as protect assets that were mine prior to the marriage and should rightfully be excluded from consideration as marital assets. She r...espected my insights on various issues and consulted with me regarding the correct responses to motions from opposing counsel, allowing me to be fully integrated in all proceedings. She was accessible throughout the process, even responding to my texts and e-mails on weekends. Cyndy is a class act, and I would absolutely retain her again if needed.

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Cynthia Lee Ciancio's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Cynthia
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Autumn Scardina

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have no hesitation endorsing Ms. Ciancio as one of most respected members of the Family Law Bar. I have always found her to be a fierce advocate for her clients, but sensible and reasonable to work with as an opposing counsel."

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Robert Wareham

Family lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Knowledgeable, capable, and experienced."

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Christopher Leroi

Family lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Ciancio is simply an exceptional attorney who I would recommend to everyone and anyone. I am a former judge, former magistrate, former prosecutor, and an attorney with 24 years of experience. I still learn from her answers on Avvo on a daily basis and I am constantly impressed. She was also a formidable opponent."

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Brent Warkentine

Family lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Cynthia does a great job for her clients. Smart, compassionate and hard working."

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Loren Brown

Family lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Beck

Family lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have know Cyndy for years and she is just the best: period. She is able to manage the emotions of the parties in any size divorce. Cyndy's Associates are top notch and she trains them very well. The short answer is if you want a true "advocate" in your corner you can't do better than Cyndy."

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Alexandra White

Family lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Cynthia Ciancio is the consummate professional. She is aggressive yet proffesional and is easy to work with. I highly recommend her."

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Ronald Litvak

Family lawyer

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Brent Warkentine

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Top 100 Lawyers in Colorado, Super Lawyers Magazine

2020

Top 50 Women Lawyers in Colorado, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Top 100 Lawyers in Colorado, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Top 50 Women Lawyers in Colorado, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Top 50 Women Lawyers in Colorado, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Top 100 Lawyers in Colorado, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 50 Women Lawyers in Colorado, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Top 100 Lawyers in Colorado, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Top 100 Lawyers in Colorado, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Top 50 Women Lawyers in Colorado, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 50 Women Lawyers in Colorado, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Top 100 Lawyers in Colorado, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 50 Women Lawyers in Colorado, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Top 100 Lawyers in Colorado, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 50 Women Lawyers in Colorado, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Lawyers in Colorado, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Top 100 Lawyers in Colorado, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

SuperLawyer Colorado, SuperLawyer

2005

ABBA Amicus Award, Adams/Broomfield Bar Association

2001

Volunteer Lawyer of the Year Award, Adams County

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Shareholder, Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C.

1900 - Present

Shareholder, Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C.

1999 - 2013

Shareholder / Attorney, Donelson, Ciancio & Grant, P.C.

1996 - 1999

Deputy District Attorney, Adams County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chair, Executive Council

2007 - Present

Colorado Women's Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

Colorado Bar Foundation

Member

2004 - 2005

Adams/Broomfield Bar Association

Executive Director

2003 - 2004

Adams/Broomfield Bar Association

President

2003 - 2005

Colorado Bar Association

Executive Counsel

2002 - 2004

Colorado Bar Association

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

Appeals In the Interest of S.N.V., a Child, and Concerning C.A.T.

Court of Appeals overturned an adverse ruling at the trial court level.

and In re the Parental Responsibilities of A.D., and Concerning Rueda

Court of Appeals upheld our favorable trial court ruling.

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Education

1995

University of Denver College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Stetson University

BBA

1992

Stetson University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2009

Family Law Section CLE

Modification of Maintenance

Publications

Languages

English

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