Colleen Suzanne Shaw

Colleen Suzanne Shaw

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 15 years

Contracts and agreements Lawyer at San Rafael, CA
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Landlord & Tenant, Litigation, Criminal Defense

4040 Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, San Rafael, CA

About Colleen

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-30%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Colleen Shaw

4040 Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, San Rafael, CA, 94903

Law Office of Colleen Shaw - East Bay

535 Main Street, Third Floor, Martinez, CA, 94553

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Colleen Suzanne Shaw's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ramin | March 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Highly effective and efficient attorney

We hired Colleen Shaw to represent us in dealing with a problematic tenant. Colleen provided us with all available options and her recommendations. She is very responsive and communicates very effectively. In the end our case was completed in our favor. We highly recommend Colleen for anyone needing... her legal expertise.

Posted by Stephanie | December 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Talented lawyer and negotiator

Very experienced and knowledgeable lawyer who navigated my contract and business case masterfully. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome with my case or a better lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2017 | Landlord & Tenant

Landlord/Tenant Information

Colleen provided me with insightful advice over the phone in regard to a Landlord/Tenant question. I found her perceptive, and her suggestions clearly stated. Thank you.

Posted by Jeff | August 02, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Responsive and Effective

I am an out of state lawyer who retained Colleen to assist on a case for one of my clients. She got the issues quickly and turned out excellent work.

Posted by Julia | February 06, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent, Fair and fast

I found Colleen thru Avvo and I was really impressed. She actually cared to hear about my case and gave me realistic expectations. She was fair and wasn't out to gauge me either. Overall, I had a really positive experience and she took a huge weight off my shoulders.

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Colleen Suzanne Shaw's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Kaloustian

Unknown lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Friend

"Colleen Shaw is an exceptional attorney who brings great skill and human understanding to the practice of law. Ms. Shaw's passion, intelligence and attention to detail are evident throughout her work."

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Eloy Trujillo

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Colleen is one of the best lawyers in the bay area. Whether in court or the community, Colleen is trustworthy, caring, a zealous advocate, and always brings her passion for the law to the table. She is one of the most dedicated and hard-working lawyers I have ever met and would not hesitate to suggesting hiring her office in any civil or criminal defense matter. I have referred numerous north bay cases to her office and have always received positive feedback and praise on each and every referral."

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Christina Sherman

Civil rights lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Colleen is a very dedicated attorney, who provides excellent representation to her clients. Her energy and enthusiasm for what she does is amazing. She deeply cares about her clients, and providing them with tools to build a brighter future."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Service Award, Legal Aid of Marin

2011

Pro Bono Service Award, Sonoma County Bar Association

Associations

2012 - Present

Marin County Bar Association

Pro Bono Committee Chairwoman

2013 - 2013

Marin County Bar Association

Nominating Committee

Education

2009

University of San Francisco School of Law

Juris Doctorate

2006

University of Oregon

Bachelor of Arts

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