M Patricia Marrison

M Patricia Marrison

4.9
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 47 years

Adoption Lawyer at Colorado Springs, CO
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Support, Child Custody ... +4 more

2985 Broadmoor Valley Rd, Colorado Springs, CO

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 34 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Marrison Family Law

2985 Broadmoor Valley Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906

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M Patricia Marrison's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

52 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 26 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Thalia | May 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

I’ve won custody of my kids.

I’ve been fighting for custody of my children for going on three years. Unfortunately, my ex-husband is a man of standing, and he makes more money than I do, so the courts had initially considered him as better for bringing up our kids. But with Marrison Family Law’s help, I’ve won custody of my kids.... They helped me prove that my ex has been mentally and emotionally abusing our kids, controlling them in unreasonable ways, and that he’s not taking an actual active role in parenting them. If anything, his mother is the one raising them, not him! I was able to show that I’ve got a better job now, a bigger home, and most of all, they helped give a voice to my kids who want to stay with me. I recommend them for child custody cases, one hundred percent.

Posted by Tamia | May 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

I am wholeheartedly recommending any woman who needs help

I can’t thank the good people at Marrison Family Law enough. I am a domestic violence survivor, and I have been fighting for justice in the hands of my abusive ex for nearly two years now. I just can’t see him get off scot-free and do this to another woman or something. The lawyers helped me ensure t...hat my case was airtight, and most importantly, they kept my head in the game. I can’t tell you how many times I thought my case was going to be useless, hopeless, dismissed due to lack of evidence or all that. No, they helped me handle everything, and they helped me find the strength to overcome it all. They helped me gather up the evidence I needed; they presented my case so well, and most importantly, they gave me a fighting chance where I was sure there was none. I am wholeheartedly recommending any woman who needs help to go to them and give themselves a chance.

Posted by Vince | April 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

This is EXACTLY why I recommend Marrison Family.

I one hundred percent recommend Marrison Family Law if you’ve got yourself in a noose with a highly toxic ex who about refuses to budge on anything. Even when it’s her fault! To say my divorce was turbulent would be a massive understatement—Kelsey refused to listen to any reason, and she got violent.... I would NOT allow that in front of my kids and the rest of the family. I was positive that she only dragged this on for my military benefits, and I knew I needed lawyers that knew how to deal with that. This is EXACTLY why I recommend Marrison Family. They know everything about military divorce, plenty of experience handling it (especially the nasty ones!), and they know how to get you out of that mess. I didn’t even know you could bring up your ex’s mental state and have that officially dealt with, too, so there’s a record. I can’t thank this firm enough; I can’t advise others sufficient to get a good lawyer if you want to get out of a terrible situation.

Posted by Brittany | March 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

This firm helped free my brother from hell

With my whole heart, thank you, Marrison Family, for what you’ve done for my brother. For me, it’s like it’s so tough for men to be taken as seriously as women do when it comes to domestic violence. But my brother is a good, kind man who was truly abused and taken advantage of by an evil person. This... firm helped free my brother from hell he’s endured AND helped him and my family get the peace of mind that we’d hoped for. I can’t thank you enough. I can’t recommend you enough. Thank you for being so thorough and professional and most of all, thank you for treating my brother’s case so thoughtfully and with such importance.

Posted by Dexter | October 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

She strategized with me and helped negotiate

Divorcing is not a happy event, even if it’s long overdue, as it was in my case. I was afraid and overwhelmed when I first walked into the Marrison Family Law office. Carrie was my rock throughout the whole ordeal. Apart from being a great lawyer, she was compassionate and understanding. Carrie was a...lways quick to reply to my questions. She strategized with me and helped negotiate the best terms for me. I cannot thank her and the rest of the Marrison Family Law team for their help in getting me through such a difficult time.

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M Patricia Marrison's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dominic Perrino

Unknown lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. Marrison is an extremely competent attorney with a wealth of knowledge."

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Mikayla Shearer

Family lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Marrison is at the top of her field. She is an extremely knowledgeable and competent attorney who fights for her clients."

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Joseph Ditlow

Family lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I give Mrs. Marrison my highest endorsement. I find her to be highly competent. She cares for her clients and is a staunch advocate. She understands family law matters, like few others, and is a valuable resource to the family law community."

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Kevin Stoner

Family lawyer

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Joseph Ditlow

Family lawyer

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Michael Lucas

Family lawyer

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Brenda Jordahl

Family lawyer

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Nicole Bartell

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2016

Leading Lawyer, Colorado Springs Gazette

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2015

Leading Lawyer, Colorado Springs Gazette

2014

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

1977

Cum Laude, University of California at Los Angeles School of Law, Los Angeles, California

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Founder, Owner, Marrison Family Law

1900 - Present

Member, Marrison Family Law, LLC

1986 - 1990

Partner, Marrison Law

1985 - 1986

Partner, Kurlander & Hix

1983 - 1985

Associate, Bronson Bronson & McKinnon

1981 - 1983

Associate, Lewis D'amato Brisbois & Bisgaard

1980 - 1981

Clerk, Los Angeles Superior Court

Associations

1991 - Present

U.S. District Court District of Colorado

Admission to Bar

1991 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

1978 - Present

U.S. District Court Northern District of California

Admission to Bar

1978 - Present

U.S. District Court Southern District of California

Admission to Bar

1978 - Present

U.S. District Court Eastern District of California

Admission to Bar

Education

1977

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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