About Colleen Anne
Colleen Anne Barberis is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California in 1997. She holds bar number 187680 and maintains an active license status. Ms. Barberis is a senior litigator and managing partner at Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation, a family law firm located in Torrance, California. She has been practicing law for over 25 years, focusing on family law matters in the South Bay area.
Ms. Barberis earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of West Los Angeles in 1996. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate studies at Oral Roberts University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1988. During her time at the University of West Los Angeles, she developed a strong foundation in family law, which has been central to her legal career.
Ms. Barberis specializes in family law, handling cases such as divorce, legal separation, paternity, child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division. She is experienced in all stages of family law litigation, including negotiations, mediation, trials, and appeals. Her practice also involves collaborative law, aiming to resolve disputes amicably without resorting to litigation.
Throughout her career, Ms. Barberis has gained extensive experience in family law matters, particularly in complex custody and property division cases. She has served as minor's counsel, representing the interests of children in custody disputes. Additionally, she has been appointed as a Daily Settlement Officer through the South Bay Bar Association, facilitating settlements in family law cases. Her court admissions include the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
Ms. Barberis is an active member of the South Bay and Los Angeles County Bar Associations. She has participated in seminars with the Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association and has been involved in community outreach, including mock trial programs and Law Day presentations at local schools. She is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling her to serve a diverse clientele effectively.
