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.
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2655 Camino del Rio North, Suite 400, San Diego, CA, 92108
660 Bay Blvd, Suite 212, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
"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!"
"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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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
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
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
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