Kristine Elizabeth Colburn
also known as Kristine E. Pogalies
About Kristine
Biography
QDROS, QDROS, QDROS. I PREPARE QDROS. I handle Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO's) for all types of pension plan, public or private, division at the time of a divorce, See our website at .
I practice as a partner in the law firm of Stocks & Colburn, Family Law and Mediation Attorneys. We handle family law matters. See our website at .
Our firm has handled adoption matters since 1980. We handle newborn, practice independent adoptions and have done 100's over the years. We handle step-parent adoptions and adult adoptions. For more infomation, see our website at . We also handle surrogacy and egg donor contracts. See our website at .
Competent, compassionate and ethical attorney services.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
33 years
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Stocks & Colburn
3033 5th Ave Ste 430, San Diego, CA, 92103
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Kristine Elizabeth Colburn's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
18 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Lisa | October 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
What a Great Adoption Experience!
Today we completed our step-parent adoption in California with Kristine representing us. She was a dream from the beginning to this beautiful conclusion of our journey. We understood the process clearly, thanks to her guidance and advice. She was available to answer all of our questions quickly and e...
Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
So grateful!
Ms. Colburn was truly amazing during our adoption process. She kept us informed and always provided time frames. Ms. Colburn is always responsive to emails and calls. Her professionalism and dedication are appreciated very much. My family and I are so grateful for her making this process so easy an...
Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Very Happy Customer
Kristine Colburn was absolutely fabulous! She was excellent with communication, very professional, extremely diligent and helped me so much! I would highly recommend her as she has one objective, helping her client and getting it done! Thank you so much for all your help!! T
Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Finalizing QDRO with Kristine
I was referred to Kristine so that I can finalize a MSA from past relationship, to assist with the division of assets. I also consulted with her about another matter for Adoption. In both cases, she responded quickly and in detail what my next steps were and how she would be helping me. One of the be...
Posted by Elizabeth | September 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney
great help with QDRO
I can't imagine how we would have figured this out without Kris. She was prompt with all contacts, answered questions, and patiently guided us through a process that took months longer than I had imagined.
Kristine Elizabeth Colburn's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Colburn is a very experienced and knowledgeable attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kristine is an incredibly hard-working, competent, and ethical attorney. She is well-respected by colleagues, the bench, and other professionals with whom she comes in contact. Her fees are very reasonable and she is very prompt with communications."
"Kristine is extremely knowledgeable and hardworking. When it comes to QDRO preparation, she gets the job done quickly and at minimal cost to the client."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Colburn is the "go to" attorney in San Diego for all information regarding the proper division of retirements, stock options, 401(k) plans, and other employment benefits."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kristine is very respected in the family law and adoption field. I've always been impressed with her knowledge and professionalism."
"Hiring an experienced family law attorney is the best way you get peace of mind when dealing with custody , visitation, spousal support, etc. Having a family law attorney's services helps ensure that nothing is left out of your case/claim or matter, which means that costly mistakes won't come back to bite you later. I endorse this lawyer . -Anthony Munoz, Esq."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. A Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, Kristine is a highly skilled attorney in the field of adoption law. Robin Fleischner Attorney at Law www.adoptsurrogatelaw.com"
Adoption lawyer
Family lawyer
Adoption lawyer
Adoption lawyer
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
SUPERB ATTORNEY, AVVO
2014
DISTINGUSHED LAW FIRM-AV RATED, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
SCHOLARSHIP MERIT AWARD, THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL OF LAW
N/A
Judge Pro Tempore-Settlement Conferences, San Diego Superior Court
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Managing Partner, STOCKS & COLBURN FAMILY LAW AND MEDIATION
1993 - 2011
Senior Associate Attorney, Stocks & Fentin, LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
Academy of California Adoption LawyersPresident
2015 - Present
Academy of California Family Formation LawyersPresident-Elect
2014 - Present
San Diego County Family Law Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
National Pension Lawyers NetworkMember
2010 - Present
American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology AttorneysMember
2000 - Present
Academy of California Adoption LawyersSeminar Chair-2012
1999 - Present
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysAnnual Conference Chair-2013
1997 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaFamily Law Section Member
1994 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationFamily Law Section Member
1994 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1993 - Present
US District Court for So. DistrictMember
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CLINIC VOLUNTEER
Education
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
RETIREMENT FUNDAMENTALS
2015
Adoption Law Basics
2014
QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDERS
2010
Pensions and Divorce
2008
ADOPTION LAW
Publications
2016
Languages
English