Angela R. Arkin
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Cynthia Ciancio
The Hon. Angela Arkin is one of the smartest lawyers I know. Her dedication to the family law community in Colorado is unmatched. I have always had the utmost respect for her. First, as a practicing divorce lawyer, then as a longtime District Court Judge, and now in her newest venture doing unbundled legal work at The Harris Law Firm. I have no doubt she will exceed everyone's expectations in her new role, and that she will continue to serve the legal community in many ways. I have worked with Judge Arkin not only as an attorney representing parties in divorce and custody actions in her courtroom, but she and I have also worked closely for years co-editing the Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section's Bench Bar Book. The BBB is one of the most comprehensive, widely used, domestic relations handbooks available in Colorado. It was designed originally for judicial officers, but more recently has been adapted to assist divorce and custody lawyers. Thank you, Angela, for all that you've done and continue to do. Cynthia Ciancio Managing Partner Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. www.colo-law.com
Lawrence King
With a well-deserved reputation as a brilliant and incisive former domestic relations jurist, Angela stands out as also seeing "the big picture" and remaining pragmatic and common sense in her analysis and problem-solving with clients. The bar and public-at-large are exceedingly fortunate to have her available to dispense advice and provide unbundled legal services. (The majority of former Judges limit their services to formal high end ADR work and are largely inaccessible to ordinary folks needing wise and experienced direction.) Her commitment to the new Self-Represented Resource Center is a value-based gift to the Denver community!
Cynthia Ciancio
The Hon. Angela Arkin is one of the smartest lawyers I know. Her dedication to the family law community in Colorado is unmatched. I have always had the utmost respect for her. First, as a practicing divorce lawyer, then as a longtime District Court Judge, and now in her newest venture doing unbundled legal work at The Harris Law Firm. I have no doubt she will exceed everyone's expectations in her new role, and that she will continue to serve the legal community in many ways. I have worked with Judge Arkin not only as an attorney representing parties in divorce and custody actions in her courtroom, but she and I have also worked closely for years co-editing the Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section's Bench Bar Book. The BBB is one of the most comprehensive, widely used, domestic relations handbooks available in Colorado. It was designed originally for judicial officers, but more recently has been adapted to assist divorce and custody lawyers. Thank you, Angela, for all that you've done and continue to do. Cynthia Ciancio Managing Partner Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. www.colo-law.com
Lawrence King
With a well-deserved reputation as a brilliant and incisive former domestic relations jurist, Angela stands out as also seeing "the big picture" and remaining pragmatic and common sense in her analysis and problem-solving with clients. The bar and public-at-large are exceedingly fortunate to have her available to dispense advice and provide unbundled legal services. (The majority of former Judges limit their services to formal high end ADR work and are largely inaccessible to ordinary folks needing wise and experienced direction.) Her commitment to the new Self-Represented Resource Center is a value-based gift to the Denver community!
Cynthia Ciancio
The Hon. Angela Arkin is one of the smartest lawyers I know. Her dedication to the family law community in Colorado is unmatched. I have always had the utmost respect for her. First, as a practicing divorce lawyer, then as a longtime District Court Judge, and now in her newest venture doing unbundled legal work at The Harris Law Firm. I have no doubt she will exceed everyone's expectations in her new role, and that she will continue to serve the legal community in many ways. I have worked with Judge Arkin not only as an attorney representing parties in divorce and custody actions in her courtroom, but she and I have also worked closely for years co-editing the Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section's Bench Bar Book. The BBB is one of the most comprehensive, widely used, domestic relations handbooks available in Colorado. It was designed originally for judicial officers, but more recently has been adapted to assist divorce and custody lawyers. Thank you, Angela, for all that you've done and continue to do. Cynthia Ciancio Managing Partner Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. www.colo-law.com
Lawrence King
With a well-deserved reputation as a brilliant and incisive former domestic relations jurist, Angela stands out as also seeing "the big picture" and remaining pragmatic and common sense in her analysis and problem-solving with clients. The bar and public-at-large are exceedingly fortunate to have her available to dispense advice and provide unbundled legal services. (The majority of former Judges limit their services to formal high end ADR work and are largely inaccessible to ordinary folks needing wise and experienced direction.) Her commitment to the new Self-Represented Resource Center is a value-based gift to the Denver community!
Cynthia Ciancio
The Hon. Angela Arkin is one of the smartest lawyers I know. Her dedication to the family law community in Colorado is unmatched. I have always had the utmost respect for her. First, as a practicing divorce lawyer, then as a longtime District Court Judge, and now in her newest venture doing unbundled legal work at The Harris Law Firm. I have no doubt she will exceed everyone's expectations in her new role, and that she will continue to serve the legal community in many ways. I have worked with Judge Arkin not only as an attorney representing parties in divorce and custody actions in her courtroom, but she and I have also worked closely for years co-editing the Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section's Bench Bar Book. The BBB is one of the most comprehensive, widely used, domestic relations handbooks available in Colorado. It was designed originally for judicial officers, but more recently has been adapted to assist divorce and custody lawyers. Thank you, Angela, for all that you've done and continue to do. Cynthia Ciancio Managing Partner Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. www.colo-law.com
Lawrence King
With a well-deserved reputation as a brilliant and incisive former domestic relations jurist, Angela stands out as also seeing "the big picture" and remaining pragmatic and common sense in her analysis and problem-solving with clients. The bar and public-at-large are exceedingly fortunate to have her available to dispense advice and provide unbundled legal services. (The majority of former Judges limit their services to formal high end ADR work and are largely inaccessible to ordinary folks needing wise and experienced direction.) Her commitment to the new Self-Represented Resource Center is a value-based gift to the Denver community!
Credentials
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Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Colorado Chapter, AAMLJul, 2000- Oct, 2024 -
40 Hour Divorce Mediation Training
CDR, Boulder, ColoradoJan, 1995- Oct, 2024 -
Juris Doctor
Emory University School of Law
Experience
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Judicial Arbiter Group, Inc.
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Arbiter
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May 2017 - Present
Mediation, Arbitration, Med/Arb, Special Master, ENE/ENA. Mediation, Arbitration, Med/Arb, Special Master, ENE/ENA.
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The Harris Law Firm
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Self-Represented Resource Center
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2017
The Harris Law Firm Self-Represented Resource Center™Providing Unbundled Legal ServicesIf you are considering a do-it-yourself option for your family law case, The Harris Law Firm’s Self-Represented Resource Center™ may be the best option for you. This legal clinic allows you access to expert divorce and family law advice while still representing yourself. We instituted this center as a service to the community, and it’s something we believe many people will find valuable.The SRRC scope of unbundled legal services includes:a) Providing a consultation & advice regarding your Dissolution of Marriage/Parental Responsibilities matter; b) Coaching and helping you prepare (appointments for any hearing preparation must occur at least seven (7) business days prior to that scheduled appointment. The SRRC can never guarantee that we will be available to assist you); c) Helping you prepare for Child and Family Investigator/Parental Responsibility Evaluator (CFI/PRE) interview; d) Reviewing and commenting on documents not prepared by the SRRC; e) Assistance with forms for your filings with the court and service of process; f) Assistance with your calculation of child support and maintenance; g) Assistance with your preparation of disclosures and discovery responses.
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Judge/Attorney/Legal Consultant/Adjunct Law Professor
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Jun 1983 - Jan 2016
Angela R. Arkin was a District Court Judge in the 18th Judicial District from September, 2002 to January, 2016. Licensed in CO, GA and the District of Columbia, Arkin began her judicial career in 8/2000 by serving as a Magistrate in Arapahoe County with a domestic and juvenile docket. Prior to her final DR assignment, Judge Arkin served in all 4 counties, with dockets including criminal, civil, probate, mental health, juvenile and DR cases. A frequent lecturer and author in the areas of family law, DNA evidence, and jurisdiction, Arkin was a member of the committee that drafted and helped enact CO’s Parental Responsibility statute, and supported the passage the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. Arkin was an Adjunct DU Law Professor from 2013 - 2017, and a Co-Editor, Author and Reviser of the 2016 CBA Bench Bar Book on DR. In May of 2017, Judge Arkin joined the Judicial Arbiter Group, Inc. (JAG), where her current practice includes mediation, arbitration, med/arb, special master and appointed judge services in DR, civil, and PR cases. In October 2017, Judge Al Harrell and Judge Arkin created the “Symposium on Race,” an ongoing monthly forum for discussion of race issues (symposiumonracedenver.com). Arkin is a member of the Colorado Chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, is Co-Chair of the Paralegals and Legal Services (PALS) sub-committee of the Colorado Supreme Court Ethics Advisory Committee, is on the Douglas County DR Best Practices Team, volunteers as a mediator in Douglas County, and is President of the Colorado Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, amongst other professional activities. Before and after taking the bench, Arkin trained and consulted with judges and attorneys in GA and CO, practiced law as a DA, private attorney, special advocate, GAL and child legal representative, drafted and advocated legislation, and worked as a mediator, Adjunct DU Law Professor and special master.
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Education
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1980 - 1983
Emory University School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
1976 - 1980
University of Maryland College Park
Bachelor’s Degree, American Government and Politics (United States)
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