Sarah Lamborne

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Sarah Lamborne

also known as Sarah Elizabeth Lamborne

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Family Lawyer at Fort Collins, CO
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +5 more

242 Linden Street, Fort Collins, CO

About Sarah

Biography

Client focused. Results driven. Because family matters.

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Adoption 14%

14%
Alimony 14%

14%
Child Custody 14%

Initial child custody determinations and modifications of existing orders

14%
Child Support 14%

14%
Divorce and Separation 14%

Divorce and legal separation

14%
Domestic Violence 14%

14%
Family 14%

14%
Other 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 15 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Fort Collins Family Law

242 Linden Street, Fort Collins, CO, 80524

focofamilylaw.com

Online Presence

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Sarah Lamborne's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

5 star (20)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

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

Help with a DIY Divorce

My husband and I were starting an amicable divorce. I met with Sarah (who was highly recommended to me) to get educated on how to kind of do-it-yourself. She was super helpful walking me through the process in a 1-hour consultation that was less than her normal per hour billing. I didn't hire her... to represent me as we were able to work through things ourselves, but I did take her on to review our paperwork and assess that things were fair and done correctly. I would highly recommend her!

Posted by Thandiwe | February 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent, Professional, Compassionate

Ms. Sarah Lamborne is an exceptional lawyer, and was instrumental in the eventual good outcome of my divorce case. Consistently compassionate, empathetic, professional, and honest, I was impressed by Ms. Lamborne's ability to guide me in standing up for myself and my children in my divorce. Her legal... experience and her kind yet firm and direct demeanor made an otherwise pretty awful situation bearable. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a good divorce lawyer, but especially to those facing some complications and potential pitfalls in their divorce. She consistently kept my priorities (my children) at the center of our work together. I am so very grateful.

Posted by Angela | December 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful and compassionate!

Sarah and Elaine were a pleasure to work with. They always kept my son's best interests first and we're honest and transparent about the process. I highly recommend! Thank you again ladies for all your assistance!

Posted by James | September 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fort Collins Family Law

Sarah and Elaine were super helpful and prompt to assist me in my legal efforts. If ever in need of a good attorney in family law I would highly recommend Fort Collins Family Law!

Posted by Nikki | September 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

So grateful!

Sarah is amazing! No one wants to have to deal with family court issues, but if you do, this is absolutely the law firm to use! Throughout the entire process, Sarah was knowledgeable, kind, empathetic, organized, and realistic. My emails/calls were always answered quickly, and Sarah was always clear ...and honest as far as what to expect, giving her advice while also listening to my concerns. (My only regret is I didn't use her, when I first got divorced) Coparenting with my narcissistic ex had been a nightmare and he has always kept himself as the one in control, and prior to this I had been too scared to do anything legally. So I hired Sarah for a bunch of post-decree stuff, and it unfortunately went allllll the way to a hearing. (I was trying to get child support ordered for the first time, get my ex to communicate on a few decision-making items (we have joint), and then he filed something wanting a new parenting plan, so we replied and in our motion asked to change the current plan to a 5-2-2-5, which I wanted all along but he always refused.) In the courtroom, Sarah was clearly much more prepared than the other counsel, very organized, and had made sure I was very ready as far as what to expect/do, and it was obvious throughout the hearing that she is smart, quick, (and also tough as she cross-examines!) I ended up getting not only every single thing I wanted, but extra things I didn't expect as well. (That she suggested we file for). However, even if the outcome was less than that, I would still be recommending her, because of how helpful and amazing she and her staff were for the entire years-long process leading up to this. She was also fair in her billing, (and also didn't let the other party, or my witness run extra time on the billing clock.) I hope you never need a family attorney, but if you do, I highly recommend this law firm!

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Sarah Lamborne's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brooke Alexander

Family lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Sarah is extremely client focused. She advocates well for her clients. She also provides seasoned advice to clients as they face litigation."

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RD Pascoe

Family lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I recently worked with Sarah on a difficult case that had lingered for over a year. Sarah was professional and excellent to work with and ultimately we were able to settle the case to the advantage of both sides."

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Jeremy Shufflebarger

Family lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse Sarah Lamborne. I recently had a case with Sarah involving troubling allegations. Sarah strongly advocated for her client's position while providing reasonable solutions in an attempt to resolve the case without unnecessary litigation. She remained a zealous representative of her client, while never taking action which would unnecessarily increase the client's fees or costs."

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Kara Clark

Family lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is incredibly hardworking and diligent in her representation. She works hard to negotiate with the opposing party to reach an agreement that is in the best interest of her client while also reducing unnecessary litigation expenses. She is kind and compassionate while working with people who may be going through a very difficult time."

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Claire Kauffman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sarah is one of the smartest, most hardworking attorneys I know."

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Miguel Mondragon

Family lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Sarah on a very contentious legal matter. Although we had competing ideas on how to best resolve the issues, Sarah was always very receptive and professional on finding a resolution. She is very knowledgeable in the law and a strong advocate for her clients."

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Maile Kobayashi

Family lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah easily manages complex matters and has excellent litigation skills. Her attention to detail and work ethic provide clients with results."

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Barbara Ornelas

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Sarah on a very difficult case. Throughout her representation of her client, Sarah was a strong advocate with a thorough knowledge of the law. I have a great deal of respect for her."

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Brooke Alexander

Divorce and separation lawyer

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RD Pascoe

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Levi Brooks

Family lawyer

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Jeremy Shufflebarger

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kara Clark

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Diane Lathrop

Family lawyer

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Miguel Mondragon

Family lawyer

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Jennifer Terry

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Erin Claeys

Family lawyer

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Marlana Caruso

Family lawyer

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Claire Kauffman

Family lawyer

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Maile Kobayashi

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Top 10 Under 40, National Association of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Superb Rating, Avvo

2012

Top Overall Regional Performance, Cordell & Cordell, P.C.

2010

Juvenile and Family Law Certificate - With Honors, University of Colorado School of Law

2010

Public Service Pledge Program Award, University of Colorado School of Law

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Managing Partner, Fort Collins Family Law

1900 - Present

Managing Partner, Fort Collins Family Law

2017 - 2020

Partner, Lamborne & Clark, LLC

2015 - 2017

Partner, Shufflebarger, Lamborne & Clark, LLC

2013 - 2015

Associate Attorney, Lathrop Law Office, P.C.

2010 - 2013

Associate Attorney, Cordell & Cordell

2009 - 2010

Student Attorney, University of Colorado School of Law

2009 - 2009

Summer Intern, Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center

2006 - 2007

Legal Secretary, Melick, Porter & Shea, LLP

2004 - 2005

Legal Assistant, Law Office of Chris Easthope, PLLC

Associations

2019 - Present

BASE Camp

Board Member

2018 - Present

Colorado Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)

Member

2016 - Present

American Society of Legal Advocates

Member

2013 - Present

Larimer County Women's Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Larimer County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Larimer County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2013 - Present

Colorado Women's Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2007 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2017

The Matthews House

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Allocation of Parental Responsibilities

Parental responsibilities awarded

Dissolution of Marriage

Dissolution and equitable division

Post-Decree Modification

Modification

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Education

2010

University of Colorado School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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