Torrance child custody attorney Colleen Barberis is a senior litigator and managing partner of the law firm her mother founded in 1997. She joined the firm immediately after her admission to the California state bar. Prior to her admission Colleen worked as an appellate clerk for the Los Angeles County Counsel.
Colleen and Patricia have practiced family exclsusively and they are a recognized mother/daughter law firm that zealously and honestly represent their clients interests. Colleen and Patricia maintain close communication with their clients to assist them through this difficult time in their lives.
Colleen is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, with which she is a certified minors counsel. She is also a member of the Family Law Section and South Bay Womens' Lawyers Section of the South Bay Bar Association as well as the Long Beach Bar Association. She participated in a mock trial through the South Bay Bar Association and through Rivera Lutheran School, and she spoke in a panel for Torrance High School Law Day.
Colleen has served the family law courts as minor's counsel, a volunteer mediator and assisted local schools in the preparation of mock trial programs. Colleen is known and highly regarded for her mediation and litigation skills in high conflict, complex divorce and custody cases.
Whether Colleen's client is going through an uncomplicated dissolution or a very difficult matter, Colleen provides the same level of personal committment to her clients goals.
Colleen Barberies is very well respected for her strenth, integrety, extensive experience, strong advocacacy and effective results in court.
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Acquired: 1997
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3480 Torrance Blvd, Suite 222, Torrance, CA, 90503
13 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Repetitive billing and lack of guidance
Colleen Barberis works under Patricia Barberis and, in my experience, the firm’s billing practices and case management caused significant frustration. The invoices contained repeated charges for the same topics and frequent follow-up questions that had already been answered in writing. Colleen oft...
Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Service
Colleen provided an excellent experience! Her knowledge and expertise made things go smoothly. I highly recommend her and her team!
Posted by Scott | May 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Kind and Competent Attorney
We had the good fortune to be referred by a business associate to the Barberis Law Firm for a child custody issue and were represented in court by Colleen Barberis. Colleen was professional and assertive without being overbearing. She was obviously respected by the judge and displayed sensitivity a...
Posted by Temeka | March 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
I appreciate you
I couldn't have chosen a better law team to represent my family and me. Everyone in the office treats us with love and care, ensuring that I understand everything that is happening. You are a wonderful, loyal person, and you are also an excellent, caring, and highly professional lawyer. Words cannot ...
Posted by Lisa | October 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Extremely Contentious Divorce
Colleen was always professional and passionate in her work on my case. When necessary, she was aggressive on my behalf yet she always showed great empathy and compassion for what I was going through. Finalizing my divorce took an extremely long time, and there were several instances when I thought ...
"Colleen Barberis is well respected in the community. She zealously represents her clients and advocates for their interest. She works collaboratively with opposing counsel to settle cases when possible."
"I worked with Ms. Barberis several years ago on a matter and was impressed with her vast knowledge of the law. She works tirelessly for her clients, is compassionate about her work and is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Colleen is an excellent attorney, who is very skilled and knowledgeable in all aspects of family law. Colleen is diligent in the preparation of her cases, and is tenacious in fighting for the rights of her clients."
Criminal defense lawyer
Family lawyer
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 3 Divorce Lawyers, Three Best Rated
2015
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
1994
American Jurisprudence Award for Civil Proceedure, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing
1994
Corpus Juris Secundum for Civil Proceedure, West Publishing Company
1993
American Jurisprudence Award for Torts, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing
1993
American Jurisprudence Award for Contracts, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing
1993
Corpus Juris Secundum for Torts, West Publishing Company
1993
Corpus Juris Secundum for Contracts, West Publishing Company
1993
Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement, West Publishing Company
1997 - Present
Senior Attorney, Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation
2007 - 2016
Minor's Counsel, Los Angeles County Superior Court
1994 - 1997
Apellate Law Clerk, Los Angeles County Counsel
2000 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
South Bay Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
South Bay Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Long Beach Bar AssociationMember
Settled
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
Mock trial participant
2015
English
Spanish
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