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Sarah Lamborne
also known as Sarah Elizabeth Lamborne
About Sarah
Biography
Sarah Lamborne works diligently to acheive the best restults for her clients. She has focused her career exclusively on divorce, child custody, child support, property division, spousal support, guardianship, post-decree modifications, and other family law matters.
Ms. Lamborne has extensive experience in high-conflict custody cases, divorces, and post-decree modifications. She offers full representation and also limited representation, or unbundled services.
Ms. Lamborne received her Bachelor of Science in Biological and Cognitive Psychology with University Honors from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Upon graduation, Ms. Lamborne worked as an au pair in a small village in northern France, and then joined the Peace Corps in Chad, Central Africa. Her experiences abroad have fostered a life-long love of travel.
Ms. Lamborne worked as a legal assistant prior to law school at law firms in Ann Arbor, Michigan and Boston, Massachusetts. She assisted attorneys on criminal, domestic relations, insurance defense, and medical malpractice cases. As a legal assistant Ms. Lamborne developed a passion for the law.
Ms. Lamborne attended law school at the University of Colorado School of Law. In law school, Ms. Lamborne received the Juvenile and Family Law Certificate with Honors for focusing her coursework on juvenile and family law issues and for completing additional credits above the requirements for graduation. She participated in the Juvenile Law Clinic, where she represented children as a Guardian ad litem in Dependency and Neglect cases. In addition to her focus on family law, Ms. Lamborne received the Public Service Pledge Program Award for completing over 50 hours of law-related public service, and studied abroad with Seton Hall University in Cairo, Egypt.
Ms. Lamborne is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Larimer County Bar Association, the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, and Colorado Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. She is a former Board Member for the Matthews House, which provides services to families and youth in transition.
Client focused. Results driven. Because family matters.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 15 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Fort Collins Family Law
Fax
242 Linden Street, Fort Collins, CO, 80524
focofamilylaw.comOnline Presence
Other places you can find Sarah online.
Sarah Lamborne's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
21 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Gina | April 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Work smarter, not harsee
Sarah got me through a 2 1/2-year battle with my ex-husband. There was an attempt, on his part, to bully the entire time. Sarah handled everything with patience and professionalism, and the day of trial, she absolutely nailed it. She’s extremely knowledgeable of the law, and uses a very aggressive a...
Posted by Amanda | August 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Professional and Highly Recommended
I hired Sarah Lamborne to handle my divorce. She was professional, extremely detail oriented, and easy to work with. She was always readily available or returned my messages promptly and gave exceptional advice. She is very knowledgeable in family law and gave me creative alternate suggestions dur...
Posted by Derek | May 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Highly recommended
Sarah helped me in a very messy child custody case. It took a lot of time, much patience, and knowledge of the law and court system. I ended up with the outcome I wanted and likely would not have been able to without her expert assistance. I highly recommend Sarah.
Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Fabulous Lawyer
I greatly appreciated Sarah's expertise, knowledge, professionalism, care and concern. She made the process as easy and painless as it could have been. It’s always a pleasure to work with someone who’s top-notch and passionate about their work as Sarah is. I will certainly refer anyone I know who’s g...
Posted by Seula | December 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Mediation
Would not recommend.
After hiring Sarah, I meet with her a number of times. Unfortunately, each meeting left me feeling more on my own. She was always busy responding to emails or typing on her computer and it didn’t feel like I was very important to her. During mediation she barely spoke up for me, even when I directly ...
Sarah Lamborne's Lawyer Endorsements
"Sarah is extremely client focused. She advocates well for her clients. She also provides seasoned advice to clients as they face litigation."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Sarah is one of the smartest, most hardworking attorneys I know."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
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 CampBoard Member
2018 - Present
Colorado Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)Member
2016 - Present
American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember
2013 - Present
Larimer County Women's Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Larimer County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Larimer County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2013 - Present
Colorado Women's Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Colorado Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2007 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2017
The Matthews HouseBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Parental responsibilities awarded
Dissolution and equitable division
Modification
Education
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English