Colleen Renee Warley

Colleen Warley is a family law attorney with Petrelli Previtera, serving clients throughout metro Atlanta. She represents clients in divorce, child custody, legitimation, equitable division, contempt, and appellate matters. With more than seven years of experience in Georgia family law, Colleen has earned a reputation for thorough preparation, genuine compassion, and confident courtroom advocacy.

What Clients Can Expect When Working with Colleen
Clients who work with Colleen consistently describe her as an attorney who truly listens. She takes the time to understand each client’s family dynamic, goals, and concerns before building a plan tailored to their situation. As a member of a non-traditional family herself, Colleen understands that there is no one-size-fits-all approach in family law and that every family’s needs are unique.
Colleen is known for balancing strong advocacy with a genuine commitment to keeping costs manageable. Clients regularly note her ability to provide stellar legal guidance while being mindful of expenses, an approach that reflects her belief that high-quality representation should not come at an unreasonable price. When litigation is necessary, she enters the courtroom thoroughly prepared and ready to advocate for her clients’ interests. When negotiation or mediation can achieve a better result, she draws on the skills she developed mediating over 100 disputes during law school to guide clients toward agreements that hold up over time.

Prepared for Trial. Focused on Results.
Whether the issue is an emergency motion, a contested custody hearing, or a trial, Colleen is known for being exceptionally prepared. Clients consistently describe the confidence they feel walking into court knowing their attorney has anticipated the issues and built a thoughtful strategy.

A Foundation Built on Service
Colleen’s commitment to advocacy started well before law school. Born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania, she began her career in the nonprofit sector, working with communities and developing the people-first perspective that defines her legal practice today.

At Georgia State University College of Law, Colleen distinguished herself through hands-on service. She participated in a mediation clinic where she mediated over 100 landlord-tenant disputes, developing the dispute-resolution instincts she now applies to family law cases daily. She was deeply involved with the Public Interest Lawyers Association, was awarded a PILA Summer Fellowship, and graduated with the Highest Distinction for her pro bono and public service work.

After law school, Colleen built her practice across several respected Georgia family law firms, including four years at Kupferman & Golden in Atlanta, where she handled a high volume of divorce, custody, and support matters. That breadth of experience has given her a well-rounded command of Georgia family law and the courtroom presence clients rely on.

Outside the Office
When she is not advocating for her clients, Colleen enjoys going to concerts, reading fantasy novels, trying new breweries, and fostering shelter dogs.

If you are facing a family law matter in the Marietta area or anywhere in the surrounding counties, schedule a consultation with the firm’s legal team to discuss your situation and learn how Colleen can help. Contact Petrelli Previtera today.