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Cynthia L. Ciancio

Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. • CO
Family LawHigh Asset DivorceLegal SeparationComplex Child CustodyChild Support

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Professional

Bar Admissions
Colorado1996

About

Cynthia L. Ciancio is a seasoned attorney at Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. in Colorado, bringing 29 years of dedicated experience in family law. Her practice focuses on high asset divorce, legal separation, complex child custody matters, and the nuanced aspects of child support and relocation. Cynthia is also adept in family law appeals and the allocation of parental responsibilities, providing comprehensive legal solutions tailored to her clients' unique situations. A graduate of the University of Denver College of Law, Cynthia earned her J.D. in 1995, building a solid foundation in legal principles that she has applied throughout her extensive career. Prior to this, she completed her B.A. at Stetson University in 1992, further enriching her academic background. Cynthia is deeply committed to advocating for her clients, understanding that family law issues are often emotionally charged and complex. She strives to provide compassionate, personalized legal representation while ensuring her clients’ rights and interests are vigorously protected. Her extensive knowledge and experience allow her to navigate challenging family dynamics effectively, ensuring the best outcomes for those she represents. Based in Colorado, Cynthia is proud to serve clients across the state, guiding them through some of life’s most critical transitions with professionalism and care.

About Family Law

Family law attorneys handle legal matters involving family relationships including divorce, custody, and support. They guide families through challenging transitions. Common matters include divorce, child custody, child support, adoption.

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Credentials

Education
University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado, 1995 | J.D. | Stetson University, FL, DeLand, Florida | B.A. – 1992
Certifications
Certified Mediator2008-Present

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
Recipient of the ABBA Amicus Award, 2005 | The Primo Award of Excellence: Service to the Community Award, 2012 | Recipient of the Adams/Broomfield Bar Association's Volunteer Attorney of the Year Award, 2001 | Cynthia was named a Top Women Lawyers finalist by Law Week Colorado, in 2010 & 2011. The editor's note reads: The following women attorneys in Colorado, many of whom were nominated by their colleagues and associates, deserve recognition for their extensive and varied accomplishments in law and life. | Nominated for Denver Business Journal's Outstanding Women in Business Award, 2011 | Former Officer and President of Colorado Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2019 | Colorado Bar Association Executive Council, 2003-2005, 2012 | Board of Directors, Metro Volunteer Lawyers, 2012 | Past Chair - Family Law Section of Colorado Bar Association, 2012 | Family Law Institute (FLI), Chair, 2012-2013, 1996 | Editor, Family Law Newsletter, Colorado Bar Association, 2008-2010, 1996 | Former Deputy District Attorney, Adams County Colorado, 1996 | Supervised Parenting Time and Exchange Commission, Member, 2009 | Colorado Women's Bar Association (CWBA), 2009 | Colorado Bar Association Judicial Committee, 2012-Present, 2009 | Participant, Colorado Bar Association Leadership Training Program (COBALT), 2009 | Board of Governors, Colorado Bar Association, 2002-2004 | Executive Director, President, Vice President, Treasurer, Adams/Broomfield Bar Association, 2000-2005 | Adams Broomfield Bar Association (ABBA) | Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), Member, 2012-Present | Executive Council, Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2008-Present
Associations
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Judicial Global Education Committee, Chair, 2013 - Present | Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), 2012 - Present (Member) | Colorado Bar Association, 2012 - Present (Judicial Committee) | Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2012 - Present (Chair) | Family Law Institute (FLI), 2012 - Present (Chair) | Colorado Bar Association Leadership Training Program (COBALT), Graduate, 2009 - Present | Adams/Broomfield Bar Association (ABBA), 2000 - 2006 (Executive Director, President, Vice President, Treasurer) | Colorado Bar Association, 2003 - 2005 (Executive Council) | Colorado Bar Association, 2002 - 2004 (Board of Governors) | Metro Volunteer Lawyers (MVL) (Board of Directors) | Supervised Parenting Time and Exchange Commission (Member) | Colorado Bar Association (Member) | Adams/Broomfield Bar Association (Member) | Colorado Women's Bar Association (Member) | Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2008 - Present (Executive Council) | American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Speaking
Advanced Family Law Institute, Chair of Programs, November 2020 | “The Entitled Client: How to Deal with Unrealistic Expectations,” American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), December 2014 | “Family Law & Federal Actions Pro Bono Hotline Training,” Training for Bryan Cave LLP, November 2013, and November 2014 | “Evidentiary Challenges in Divorce,” Strafford Webinars CLE, October 2014 | “Modification of Maintenance,” Colorado Bar Association Continuing Legal Education (CLE), 2010 | “Evidentiary Challenges in Divorce Cases: Traditional and Electronic Communications – Authenticating, Admitting, and Objecting ”
Updated: May 25, 2026