Colleen Anne Warren

Colleen Anne Warren

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Mediation

2655 Camino del Rio North, Suite 400, San Diego, CA

About Colleen

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

I work with clients in all aspects of divorce and separation, including complex financial cases, high-conflict custody disputes. I represent parties in cases including divorce, legal separation, post-Judgment modification and enforcement.

20 years

50%
Child Custody 20%

20 years

20%
Family 20%

20 years

20%
Mediation 10%

20 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

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

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4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2013 | Child Custody

The Best There Is!

I hired Colleen Warren to represent me in a custody issue after my ex and I had divorced. I was so afraid that I was going to lose my children, but Colleen was so reassuring in our first meeting that I felt much better. Colleen tried to settle the case, but my ex was unreasonable. We went to court... and Colleen was amazing. The Judge ruled exactly how Colleen anticipated, and I did not lose my children! I would recommend Colleen in any family law case. She is the best!

Posted by Aconsumer | August 08, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Great divorce attorney

Colleen Warren is a great attorney who did an amazing job on my divorce. My ex and I fought pretty hard with one another, but Colleen was able to keep the peace and keep the case focused on the important issues. We had a business and several homes that needed to be appraised and she was able to mak...e great recommendations on who to hire. This was a great benefit to me when it came time to go to trial over the homes and business, as the judge listened to our side of the case. Her knowledge of the law is second to none and I think even my ex's attorney was impressed with her depth of understanding and attention to detail. I know I certainly was impressed. Overall, Colleen was a superb representative and I would recommend her to anyone needing a divorce attorney.

Colleen Warren

Replied last August 28, 2013

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Posted by Family Guy | June 05, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

WARREN "WARNING" !!!!!!!!!!

I retained Ms. Warren for my divorce 2 years ago, spent over $16k for a bunch of emails and to watch her inability to properly "Go to Bat" with attorneys triple her experience to defend me. It was a joke watching her ummm and ahhhh and unable to respond through court hearings. I ended up FIRING he...r and having to re-hire an attorney with 26yrs of experience. Not knowing any better, going through a horrible divorce and no prior experience with hiring attorneys, your life is in their hands. Ms. Warren stumbled through every hearing showing her incompetence and proof of this was when she told me after my very first court hearing that " You are going to have to sell your house " Really?!?! From the start without properly knowing how to defend me, it was obvious she was out of her league and unable to compete. Her lack of experience was one thing, but her billing for every single call/email was stellar. So if you want to lose ALL your money for emails, to only then have to hire someone else with MORE experience you can but I will never ever recommend hiring her. It's sad that people like me put all your faith, trust and money into someone who will claim that they can help you even though knowing it's beyond their expertise. I hope my bad luck with Ms. Warren would help someone else think twice about hiring her.

Colleen Warren

Replied last April 24, 2013

Everyone at Lewis, Warren & Setzer, LLP takes great pride in providing each and every one of our clients with exceptional legal services. Ms. Warren and the other members of our firm are confident in the services provided to this former client. Without going into details, this reviewer is untruthful and we dispute the information provided. This client’s case required numerous hearings, negotiations, and extensive discovery. It involved several detailed issues, which required work by Ms. Warren and her staff. This client was aware of all charges he would incur for all services performed. While he had ample opportunity to come to some agreement with our firm regarding his fees previously paid and those which were outstanding at the time our representation of him ended, he chose not to do so. As a result of this former client's failure to meet his contractual obligation to our firm, we obtained a judgment against him for sums that remain outstanding. We believe this review is this former client’s way to retaliate against our obtaining a legally valid and binding judgment. While it is unfortunate that he feels disparaging Ms. Warren’s legal reputation is a good way to solve his legal problems, this former client’s review is not an accurate portrayal of the services we provide. Ms. Warren and everyone at Lewis, Warren & Setzer, LLP strive to provide aggressive and compassionate counsel to our clients. We work diligently to assist those people going through an extremely difficult time in their lives, while ensuring their legal rights are protected.

Posted by Joseph | September 14, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Colleen Warren handled my divorce with professionalism, courtesy to both parties, and an understanding like no one else

I attained Colleen Warren not only as a Divorce attorney, but also as mediator for both sides of the divorce, which was agreed by both parties involved. I could have not asked or expected more from Colleen. She was always very professional, and kept focused on the initial settlement of the divorce. A...lthough she was my Attorney, she was very considerate of the other party as agreed from the beginning, and made the process for both of very smooth and with ease.I would highly recommend Colleen to anyone in need of her services.

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Colleen Anne Warren's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nadine Sayegh

Family lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Colleen is an excellent lawyer to have on your side. She's resolution oriented, passionate and professional. The perfect trifecta for family law."

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Jennifer Britt

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Nathalie Ben-David

Family lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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James Dicks

Family lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Shemtoub

Family lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Shannon Miles

Family lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Georgia Williams

Mediation lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Brumer

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Tabitha Brincat

Family lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Daniel Printz

Family lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Lauren Fair

Family lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Meredith Lewis

Family lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"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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Jennifer Britt

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Dawn Dell'Acqua

Family lawyer

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Elisa Kisselburg

Family lawyer

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Shannon Miles

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Debra Opri

Family lawyer

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Steven Brumer

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Frann Setzer

Family lawyer

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Tabitha Brincat

Family lawyer

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Lauren Fair

Family lawyer

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Meredith Lewis

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Association

Member

2012 - Present

San Diego Certified Family Law Specialists

2006 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Lawyers Club of San Diego

Member

2013 - 2015

Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego

Member

2008 - 2018

Irish American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Post-dissolution modification of custody

Successful

Post-Dissolution Modification

Successful

Move-Away Request

Successful

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Education

2005

McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Univ of San Diego

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2016

ACOD Seminar

Continuing to "Co-Parent" Adult Children

2015

Third Saturday

Family Law

2014

Third Saturday

Family Law

2014

Second Saturday

Family Law

2013

San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Top 9 Financial Considerations for Clients Considering Divorce

2012

Third Saturdays

Family Law Issues when going through mediation

2011

Women's Attorney Networking Group Luncheon

Top 10 Tips for Clients Facing Family Law Issues

2011

Third Saturday

Family Law

2011

Second Saturdays

Family Law

2010

Second Saturdays

Family Law

Publications

2014

Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego Collaborative Divorce Can Help You Capitalize on the Holiday Spirit

Languages

English

Activity

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