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Sabra M. Janko

Sabra M. Janko

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  • Divorce, Family Law, Military Law ...
  • Colorado, Maryland, New York
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Biography

Sabra Janko, Esq. practices in the areas of divorce and family mediation, divorce and family law, military divorce and family mediation and law, protection orders for victims, and non-profit association legal services.

Prior to beginning her own practice, she provided civil legal services to veterans and military families at the nonprofit association Legal Services of the Hudson Valley to include family law and Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the Hudson River Valley area of New York. After relocating to Colorado, she started and managed the circa 2018 Colorado Bar Association Federal Pro Se Clinic assisting self-represented litigants with a variety of federal court civil litigation matters.

She is a former Army JAG attorney, originally enlisting with her first assignment at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California to attend Russian language training. Her last assignment was as a Professor at the United States Military Academy where she taught constitutional and criminal law.

While serving with the United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps, she practiced in a variety of legal areas to include administrative, criminal and international law as well as legal services. She advised servicemembers, retirees and commanders on legal service matters to include family law and income tax; including running the Fort Bragg Income Tax Assistance Center. She was a paratrooper and a combat veteran serving in Iraq and Jordan during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.

Practice Areas
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Military Law
    Veteran's Benefits
    Appeals & Appellate
    Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Colorado
Colorado Supreme Court
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Maryland
Maryland Court of Appeals
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New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
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U.S. Supreme Court
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United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Janko Family Law
- Current
Attorney
U.S. Small Business Administration, Temporary Disaster Response Project
Project Attorney
Colorado Bar Association Federal Pro Se Project
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Attorney
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, Veterans & Military Families Program
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Professor
United States Military Academy, West Point, NY
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Army JAG Attorney with Prior Enlisted Service
United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps
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Law Clerk for Judge Harold Cushenberry
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
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Education
University of Oklahoma
M.P.A. | Public Administration
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The University of Maryland
B.A. | Behavioral Science
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The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School
LL.M. (2009) | Military Law
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University of Maryland School of Law
J.D. (1998) | Law
Activities: Maryland Journal of Healthcare Law and Policy; American Bar Association Public Service Internship – Mental and Physical Disability Law Section; Family Law Pro Se Clinical Program
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Awards
Superb Rating
Avvo
Volunteer Recognition Award
Colorado Bar Association
Best Divorce Lawyers in Colorado Springs
Expertise.com
Top Contributor Award
Avvo
2019, 2020
Professional Associations
Colorado Women's Bar Association
Member
Current
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Mediation Association of Colorado
Member
Current
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Colorado Bar Association
Member
Current
Activities: Military and Veteran’s Affairs Section, Family Law, Solo and Small Firm Sections; Veteran's Legal Clinic, Volunteer Attorney
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Denver Bar Association
Member
Current
Activities: Family Law Clinic, Volunteer Family Law Attorney
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American Legion Post 206
Member
Current
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Arapahoe County Bar Association, Veterans Legal Clinic
Lead Attorney & Coordinator
Current
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El Paso County Bar Association
Member
Current
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The Judge Advocates Association
Member
Current
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Jefferson County Mediation Services
Volunteer Attorney Mediator
Current
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El Paso County Bar Association
Family Law Section Chair
- Current
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Hudson River Valley Coalition for Assets, Savings and Hope
Volunteer Income Tax Preparer and Instructor
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Colorado Lawyer - The Unique Legal Needs of Our Nation's Military Service members and Veterans, co-written with Nicholas Monck and Michael McKenna
Colorado Lawyers for Colorado Veterans
Colorado Lawyer
Pro Bono Support to Communities in Need
Colorado Lawyer, co-written with Ric Morgan
Colorado's Federal Pro Se Clinic - First Steps
The Federal Lawyer
Colorado's Federal Pro Se Clinic
Faculty of Federal Advocates Newsletter
Colorado’s New Federal Pro Se Assistance Project
Colorado Lawyer
Diagnostic Evidence Admissibility and the Multiple Personality Disorder Defense
Maryland Journal of Healthcare Law and Policy
Criminal Responsibility and Multiple Personality Defendants
American Bar Association Monograph
The Multiple Personality Disorder Defense
Maryland Journal of Contemporary Legal Issues
Speaking Engagements
Limited Scope Representation, El Paso County Bar Association Family Law Section, Continuing Legal Education Program
Limited Scope Representation in Federal Court, Federal Bar Association Chapter for the Districts of Kansas and Western Missouri, Continuing Legal Education Program
Limited Scope Representation and Veterans Legal Clinics, Colorado Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Program
Veterans Legal Challenges and Issues, The Council of Jewish Women – Denver Chapter
The Fire – Successes and Challenges of Our Nation’s Military Women, Denver Public Library and Lowry Foundation
The Fire - Successes and Challenges of Women in the Military, The Aurora History Museum
Salute To Military Women - Successes and Challenges of Women in the Military, The Colorado Bar Association, Military and Veterans Law Section
Firsts: Achievements of Women in the Military, The Seattle Museum of Flight
Veteran's Legal Benefits, New York State Assembly Committee on Veterans Hearing
Certifications
Child and Family Investigator
Colorado Supreme CourtColorado
Mediator
Mares-Dixon through Colorado Bar Association
Veteran's Administration Accreditation
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Websites & Blogs
Website
Sabra M. Janko's Website Profile
Website
Janko Family Law Website
Legal Answers
462 Questions Answered
Q. How do I fight a potential spousal support judgement?
A: You can ask that income be imputed to him at the wage that he is capable of earning. Some would hire a vocational evaluator expert witness to do this. You can also provide copies of prior pay statements to indicate what you believe that he is capable of earning. However he may come up with reasons as to why he can not earn that income now.
Q. Does my ex-husband have a chance
A: If he files a motion for modification or an initial petition for parenting time, you can provide relevant evidence in response, whether it relates to safety concerns or financial matters. Courts do generally want both parents to have contact with children, however absent abuse or neglect.
Q. How do I divorce a Mexican citizen. We were married in Colorado. I don’t know where he lives now
A: You have to make diligent efforts to find him, i.e. friends, family, social media. If you can't find him, you could file a motion for substituted service to provide notice through publication in a newspaper. The court would not be able to handle support matters or divide out of state property through service by publication though.
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Contact & Map
Janko Family Law
407 S Tejon St
Suite C
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Telephone: (719) 344-5523
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed