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Sabra M. Janko

Sabra M. Janko

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  • Divorce, Family Law, Military Law ...
  • Colorado
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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
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Janko Family Law
Current
Education
University of Oklahoma
M.P.A. | (Public Administration)
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The University of Maryland
B.A.
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University of Maryland School of Law
J.D.
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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The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School
LL.M. (2009) | Military Law
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Awards
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Better Business Bureau
Professional Associations
Colorado Women's Bar Association
Current
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Mediation Association of Colorado
Current
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Veteran’s Administration Accreditation
Current
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Admitted to the Court of Appeals of the Armed Forces Bar
Current
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Admitted to the United States Supreme Court Bar
Current
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Denver Bar Association
Current
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American Legion Post 206
Current
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Colorado Bar Association Military and Veteran’s Affairs Section
Secretary/Treasurer
- Current
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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's Federal Pro Se Clinic - First Steps
The Federal Lawyer
Colorado's Federal Pro Se Clinic - First Steps
Faculty of Federal Advocates
Colorado's New Federal Pro Se Clinic
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
Firsts: Achievements of Women in the Military, Seattle, WA
The Seattle Museum of Flight
http://www.museumofflight.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Calendar-of-Events/3530/first-achievements-of-women-in-the-military
Salute To Military Women - Successes and Challenges of Women in the Military, Denver, CO
The Colorado Bar Association Military and Veterans Law Section
The Fire - Successes and Challenges of Women in the Military, The Aurora History Museum
The Aurora History Museum
https://allevents.in/aurora/brown-bag-lecture-women-in-the-military/20003121412028
The Fire – Successes and Challenges of Our Nation’s Military Women, Lowry Chapel, Denver, CO
The Denver Public Library and the Lowry Foundation
https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/we-are-fire-successes-and-challenges-our-nations-military-women
Certifications
Mediation
Mares-Dixon through Colorado Bar Association
Websites & Blogs
Website
Sabra M. Janko's Website Profile
Website
Janko Family Law Website
Legal Answers
446 Questions Answered
Q. My partner's ex wife breaks the parenting plan only when it is "convenient" for her. Does this null and void the plan.
A: A parent's failure to comply does not void the court order. Either party can move to enforce the order with the court. Unless Mother has sole decision making, Father should have direct access to medical and educational records.
Q. If a parent can’t make it to every appointment, can they ask a step parent to go in their place?
A: Generally yes, however it depends on what your court order says. generally a fit parent can delegate care to others of his or her choosing.
Q. when a parent decided to move out of state leaving child with the other parent does there have to be a full 80/20 split
A: The legal standard is the best interests of the child and child support and parenting time are separate matters.
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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 (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed