Colleen Anne Warren
About Colleen
Biography
I am a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. My practice is solely focused on family law issues, including divorce, custody, visitation, complex property characterization and division, child support, spousal support, post-dissolution modification motions, same-sex couple issues, and paternity actions.
I have been privileged to receive the Norby Award from the Judicial Officers of the San Diego Super Court in 2021 and the Michael C. Shea Ethics Chair Award from the San Diego Family Law Bar Association in 2021. These are the top awards for Family Law attorneys in San Diego County and only 6 other people have received both.
I have been named a Super Lawyer 2019-2024, including a Top 25 Women Attorney in 2024. I was listed in Best Lawyers in 2024 as well.
My firm strives to provide excellent service, with compassion, and a strong vision for our clients to move forward from their legal challenges as quickly and successfully as possible.
In addition to extensive litigation services, I provide alternative dispute resolution as a neutral or client consultant. I am trained in collaborative law. I regularly work with individuals during mediation as a consultant or representative. In addition to these services, I provide neutral mediation services, where I act as the mediator for both parties.
I am involved in the local family law community and serve on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Family Law Bar Association (SDFLBA) In 2020, I served as President of the SDFLBA. In 2024, I became the Chair of the Family Law Section of the San Diego County Bar Association.
Since 2020, I have also served on the Board of Directors for Kathy's Legacy Foundation, a San Diego non-profit assisting the child victims of parental homicide and domestic violence. Beginning in 2024, I serve as the President of the Board of Directors.
In addition to this, I have a team of trusted professionals, including forensic accountants, therapists, life coaches, tax professionals, financial planners, among others, that assist my clients as they go through the painful and often tedious process of dissolving their marriage or partnership.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
20 years
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20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Genesis Family Law, APC
2655 Camino del Rio North, Suite 400, San Diego, CA, 92108
Law Offices of Colleen Anne Warren
660 Bay Blvd, Suite 212, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
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Colleen Anne Warren's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 15 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Tiffany | February 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Very detailed and professional
Ms. Warren served as our children's minors counsel. Ms. Warren took the time to personally sit down and interview each of the children multiple while she was working to learn our situation. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with Ms. Warren should be very excited knowing that they have a smart,...
Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend Colleen Warren
I hired Colleen Warren after my divorce to clean up the mistakes that my ex and I made trying to do it ourselves. She was very responsive, able to assist me, and explained the process. I didn't always like what she had to tell me (especially about me paying my ex alimony), but I trusted her advice. S...
Colleen Warren
Replied last August 17, 2016Thank you so much for your kind review. I am deeply appreciative for the opportunity to work with you and resolve issues with a view toward a happy and healthy future.
Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Family Law Attorney
I have been working with Colleen since the beginning of the year and she has provided excellent counsel. When I email or leave a voicemail, she replies with a quick, thorough response. She is very well organized and remembers details of my case. She's provided superb work in and outside of court o...
Posted by T. Nolen | July 15, 2015
Intelligent, inuitive and caring
Colleen was highly recommended to me by a friend. I was nervous about the whole divorce and custody process until I met Colleen. After informing her of my situation, during our first consultation, her inuition into my husband's businesses and finances were surprisingly spot on. There were various ema...
Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2014
Smart, responsive and effective
Colleen is highly specialized in her field and very intelligent. She is thoughtful and responsive. She will be direct about actions, projected outcomes and helping you weigh options. She's been fantastic to work with, and I have nothing best the best to say about her and staff.
Colleen Anne Warren's Lawyer Endorsements
"Colleen is an excellent lawyer to have on your side. She's resolution oriented, passionate and professional. The perfect trifecta for family law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Colleen and I have had several cases together. We have always been able to resolve the cases amicably and in both of our client's best interests. She is very knowledgeable, ethical and hardworking."
"Ms. Warren is an exceptional attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable, an excellent litigator, and skilled at attaining her clients' objectives. Ms. Warren is one of the best in the field and I strongly and confidently endorse her."
"This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."
"Your resume speaks for itself and I consider you a valuable member of the attorney community. I would recommend you to anyone and everyone who needs your services. I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer!"
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"Ms. Warren is a knowledgable and well-regarded attorney who I can recommend highly. I feel very confident endorsing her services as a family law practitioner and would not hesitate to call on her expertice at any time."
"I have had the pleasure of consulting with Colleen Warren on several family law issues. She is an extremely bright lawyer who focuses on providing exceptional representation for her clients. Colleen is a truly caring yet zealous advocate for her clients and a force to be reckoned with in litigation when the situation requires."
"Ms. Warren is on my short-list when I have clients that need a professional but aggressive family law litigator. I endorse her work whole-heartedly."
"Ms. Warren is an outstanding family law attorney. She aggressively pursues her clients' interests in court, but reasonably settles cases out of court when possible, and tries to resolve cases through alternative dispute resolution options, as appropriate. I have found Ms. Warren to be a highly ethical attorney and definitely recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Colleen Warren is a great family law attorney who represents her clients with knowledge and experience. She is aggressive when needed, but has a solid background in settling cases as well. I thoroughly recommend Colleen Warren as an attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Top 25 Women Attorneys San Diego, SuperLawyers
2025
Top 50 Attorneys San Diego, SuperLawyers
2024
Top 25 Women Attorneys San Diego, California Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2024
Best Lawyers 2024, Best Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Norby Award, Family Law Judges of the San Diego Superior Court
2020
Michael C. Shea Ethics Chair Award, San Diego Family Law Bar Association
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Super Lawyers - Family Law, San Diego Daily Transcript
2014
Top Lawyer - Family Law, San Diego Magazine
2013
Top Lawyer, San Diego Magazine
2012
Nominated Top Family Law Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript
2011
Nominated 2011 Top Young Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript
2010
Finalist Top Young Attorney 2010, San Diego Daily Transcript
2004
Estate Planning Scholarship, Sacramento Association of Estate Planners
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Founding Partner, Genesis Family Law, APC
2016 - 2022
Owner, Law Office of Colleen A. Warren, APC
2013 - 2016
Partner, Lewis, Warren & Setzer, LLP
2009 - 2013
Partner, Lewis & Warren, APLC
2006 - 2009
Associate Attorney, Lugar & Pohl
2004 - 2005
Legal Intern, UC Davis Medical Center
2003 - 2004
Legal Intern, Law Office of Timothy Cary
Associations
2014 - Present
San Diego Family Law Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
San Diego Certified Family Law Specialists
2006 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Lawyers Club of San DiegoMember
2013 - 2015
Collaborative Family Law Group of San DiegoMember
2008 - 2018
Irish American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Successful
Successful
Successful
Education
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2016
Continuing to "Co-Parent" Adult Children
2015
Family Law
2014
Family Law
2014
Family Law
2013
Top 9 Financial Considerations for Clients Considering Divorce
2012
Family Law Issues when going through mediation
2011
Top 10 Tips for Clients Facing Family Law Issues
2011
Family Law
2011
Family Law
2010
Family Law
Publications
2014
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can I submit the quickclaim to remove my husband’s name from the home property title and not refinance the loan?
21 Jan 2018
Recommendations on Custody Evaluations?
22 Oct 2015
How can I get court ordered therapy for my son?
13 Nov 2013