Cynthia L. Ciancio

Cynthia Ciancio is a shareholder of Donelson Ciancio and Goodwin, P.C., and leader of the Family Law Group. Ms. Ciancio concentrates in the areas of: Family Law; High Asset Divorce; Legal Separation; Complex Child Custody; Child Support; Child Relocation; Adoption; Family Law Mediation & Arbitration; and Family Law Appeals. She vigorously advocates for her clients' interests, staying highly involved with every aspect of their case.

Cynthia was admitted to the Colorado Bar in 1996. She received her B. A. from Stetson University in 1992, and her Juris Doctorate (J. D.) from the University of Denver in 1995. After graduating law school, Cynthia spent three years with the Adams County District Attorney's office: first as an intern, and soon after, as a Deputy District Attorney, handling matters ranging from misdemeanor and juvenile offenses to co-chairing a murder case with District Attorney Donald Quick. In May of 1999, Cynthia left the District Attorney's Office and began practicing family law at Ciancio & Associates, P.C., now Donelson Ciancio & Goodwin, P.C.

Cynthia has represented hundreds of people with a wide range of issues. She prides herself in knowing how to move a family matter forward, whether by reaching an agreement or litigating the matter. Cynthia has appeared in most courts in the Denver Metro and outlying suburban areas, including Weld County and more recently, in Archuleta County.

Publications/Presentations: Co-authored "Modifying or Terminating Maintenance Based on Co-habitation", Colorado Lawyer, June, 2009. Presented a Continuing Legal Education seminar on modification of maintenance in February, 2010.

Professional/Community Affiliations
Cynthia is a native of Colorado and long-time resident of Adams County, and has answered the call to leadership for a variety of organizations, including:

Named a Top Women Lawyers finalist by Law Week Colorado, 2010
Colorado Bar Association - Family Law Section: Treasurer, 2009-present
Colorado Bar Association - Family Law Section: Executive Council - 2008-present
Colorado Bar Association Leadership Training Program (COBALT), Participant, 2009 (one of only 20 attorneys admitted state-wide)
Bal Swan Children's Center, Board member, 2008-present
Colorado Bar Association - Family Law Newsletter - Editor
Colorado Bar Association Executive Council, 2003-2005
Colorado Bar Association Board of Governors, 2002-2004
Former Deputy District Attorney, Adams County Colorado, 1996-1999
Adams Community Mental Health, Board of Directors
Metro Volunteer Lawyers, Board of Directors
Adams/Broomfield Bar Association, Executive Director, President, Vice President, Treasurer, 2000-2006
Supervised Parenting Time and Exchange Commission, Member
Recipient of the ABBA Amicus Award, 2005
Recipient of the Adams/Broomfield Bar Association's Volunteer Attorney of the Year Award, 2001

Membership: Colorado Bar Association; Adams/Broomfield Bar Association; Colorado Women's Bar Association

Education & Admissions

University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, J. D., 1995; Stetson University, B. A., 1992
Admissions: Colorado, 1996

Practice Areas: Family Law; High Asset Divorce; Legal Separation; Complex Child Custody; Child Support; Child Relocation; Adoption; Family Law Mediation & Arbitration; Family Law Appeals

Email Cyndy
p. 303.450.1665 | f. 303.457.1175