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Colleen Talkov
also known as Colleen Sparks
About Colleen
Biography
Colleen is a Partition Attorney with Experience in Civil Litigation and Family Law at Talkov Law Partition Attorneys.
Colleen has the experience, skill, and knowledge to advocate for the best interests of her clients.
Her accolades as an attorney include a 10 out of 10 rating by Justia, being named as one of the Best Family Lawyers in Riverside by Expertise, a Lead Counsel Rating by Thomson Reuters as a Family Law Attorney, and being featured by the The Los Angeles Times in such articles as: "When Bill and Melinda Gates divorce, who gets the 66,000-square-foot mansion?"
Colleen is a native Southern Californian who attended Northern Arizona University and went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from California Southern Law School in Riverside, California.
However, Colleen’s journey in the legal profession actually began when she was in high school, where she earned numerous accolades as the Pre-Trial Attorney for the Murrieta Valley High School Mock Trial Team. Colleen also spent her time as a student attorney in her local Youth Court program, prosecuting and defending fellow adolescents charged with criminal infractions in Murrieta, California.
Colleen went on to gain invaluable knowledge and understanding of the intricacies of the court system and insight into the judicial process during her time as a Superior Court Clerk for the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside.
Colleen effectively advocates for her clients’ legal rights in all stages of litigation and ensures their emotional needs are met inside and outside of the courtroom. Colleen is a skilled and compassionate attorney who offers options to clients who are looking for or need someone who can fight for them, in a way that they have not yet discovered.
Colleen is an active member of the Pick Group of Riverside Young Professionals, the Riverside County Bar Association, and the California Lawyers Association.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 9 years
State: California
Acquired: 2016
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Location
Talkov Law Corp.
4000 MacArthur Blvd, Ste 655, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Colleen Talkov's Reviews
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Posted by Summer | January 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing and attentive
Ms. Sparks is one of the most talented lawyers I have worked with. She answered all my questions and was kind in one of the worst experiences in my life. She handled everything from paperwork to late night phone calls for advice. I could not recommend anyone better!
Posted by Pablo | January 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very professional
Excellent and very professional. Gets back to you in timely manner. Gives sound advise and explains the possible outcomes. Will recommend to give her a call for any consult and see what she can do for you.
Posted by David | January 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Awesome
Awesome Job Miss Sparks high highly recommend her as your attorney executed my divorce I’m very happy with settlement five stars all the way very nice very considerate everything was done a timely matter
Posted by James | January 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Child custody
Very helpful always answers your questions. Very professional and smart. She goes above and beyond. Highly recommend Colleen Sparks.
Posted by Vince | January 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Knowledgeable, Friendly, and Professional
An excellent choice for family law practice! Colleen knows her profession very well and was successful in settling a case. While Colleen did her best to facilitate an outcome, the professionalism behind her work gave me ease during a stressful time. Highly recommend her talent and services.
Colleen Talkov's Lawyer Endorsements
"In my experience when I have had Ms. Sparks as an opposing counsel on a matter, I have found her to be a knowledgeable and effective advocate for her client. She has a good reputation in the local community, is honest, and uses her exceptional knowledge of the law to not only advocate for her client, but also to seek an appropriate resolution to the matter."
"I highly recommend Colleen for anyone looking to hire a family law attorney. Colleen has a great command of the law which enables her to quickly identify the important issues. And the empathy and understanding Collen has for her clients allows her to focus her clients energy and efforts on the important issues to obtain a positive result."
"Whenever I have a client who needs a good, honest, and ethical family law attorney who knows her stuff, I think of Colleen Sparks. I refer her cases every time because I trust her and think she is an excellent attorney."
"Colleen is an outstanding attorney who was a true pleasure to have as opposing counsel. She is knowledgeable, dedicated, and timely. We were able to resolve a matter through skilled negotiations while keeping acrimony between clients to a minimum. I look forward to working with her again in the future."
"I have had the pleasure of watching Colleen skillfully negotiate difficult child custody disputes. She makes these emotionally difficult matters look easy based on her personality and experience. Her clients are lucky to have found her, as they regularly tell her."
"I have referred numerous clients to Colleen Sparks for family law, divorce and child custody matters and they have provided Excellent reviews."
"I endorse this lawyer and the work she does. She's knowledgeable and eager to prevail in her client's matter."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
10/10 Rating, Justia
2021
Best Family Lawyers in Riverside, Expertise
2021
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2020
Lead Counsel Verified Family Law Attorney, Lead Counsel
2020
10/10 Rating in Client Satisfaction, Justia
2018
10/10 Rating, Justia
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Real Estate Litigation Attorney, Talkov Law Corp.
2016 - 2020
Attorney, Law Office of Heath L. Baker
2015 - 2016
Law Clerk, Law Office of Heath L. Baker
2014 - 2015
Court Services Assistant, Superior Court of California, County of Riverside
Associations
2020 - Present
Talkov Law Family Law DivisionChair
2019 - Present
Pick Group of Riverside Young ProfessionalsMember
2017 - Present
California Young Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Riverside County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2016 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
California Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
CARU SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY vs. DICK VAN DAM
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Education
2015
California Southern LS
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
Northern Arizona University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
Talkov Law Conference
California Child Custody Laws
2020
Talkov Law
California Partition Law
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides