- New York Bar
- New Jersey Bar
Colleen Zitman, Esq.
Senior Matrimonial AssociateAfter graduating from college at the University of Arizona, Colleen worked for Child Protective Services, where she served as supervisor of the special investigations unit, investigating serious crimes against children. In 2011, Colleen graduated from the University of Arizona, Rogers College of Law, and moved to Brooklyn. Since 2014, she has operated a private practice, where she has successfully defended parents against abuse and neglect claims, aggressively advocated for clients in custody and visitation disputes, and mediated parental disputes for the benefit of the child.
Having both prosecuted and defended a wide variety of cases enables Colleen to formulate forward-thinking, legally powerful arguments to aggressively pursue the client’s intended goal. Colleen is committed to ensuring that each client receives the personalized attention he or she needs to achieve a positive outcome in a timely, cost-effective manner. She is a passionate and zealous advocate for due process, advancing her client’s positions through a thorough understanding of the law as it applies to the unique situation of the client. She is committed to ensuring her client’s voices are heard throughout the court process.
Outside of work, Colleen likes to spend time outdoors with her three Golden Retrievers, watch movies with her daughters, travel, and explore new foods.
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- Memberships
- Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association
- Nassau County Women’s Bar Association
- National Legal Aid & Defender Association
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
