Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Colorado since: 2009
Education: Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2027 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2022 - 2024 Call today:
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5808 S. Rapp St.Suite 155
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Attorney Marlana A. Caruso is a member of Altitude Family Law in Littleton, Colorado, where she represents clients in matters involving family law, trusts, mediation and estate planning. Her practice is focused on helping clients navigate significant legal and personal transitions with thoughtful guidance and practical solutions tailored to their individual circumstances.
Ms. Caruso began her legal career after earning her bachelor’s degree from Christopher Newport University in 2006. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law in 2009. With a commitment to personalized service and attentive client advocacy, she works to make the legal process more manageable while protecting the interests of those she represents. Her combination of legal knowledge, professional experience and dedication to client needs makes her a trusted resource for individuals and families seeking thoughtful guidance through important legal decisions.
Ms. Caruso was admitted to practice law in Colorado in 2009 and Nevada in 2018. She is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. Her experience across state and federal jurisdictions allows her to serve clients while navigating the legal requirements and procedural considerations applicable to their matters.
In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Caruso remains active in the professional legal community. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association and the Arapahoe County Bar Association. She also belongs to the Minoru Yasui American Inn of Court, an organization dedicated to promoting professionalism, ethics and excellence in the legal profession.
Ms. Caruso brings a client-focused approach to legal representation. She strives to provide clear guidance and effective advocacy while helping clients understand their options and make informed decisions about matters affecting their families, estates and long-term interests.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2009, Colorado
Professional Webpage: https://www.altitudefamilylaw.com/about/marlana-caruso/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Colorado Women's Bar Association , 2024
- Nevada
- Colorado, 2009
- Arapahoe County Bar Association (2025 - current), 2026
- 1st Judicial Bar Association, 2024
- Aurora Bar Association - Secretary (2025 - current), 2026
- Colorado LGBT Bar Association - Ability & Access Section Chair (2025 - current), 2026
- Adam & Broomfield County Bar Association, 2024
- Minoru Yasui American Inn of Court - Executive Board | Newsletter Co-Editor (2025 - current), 2026
- Denver Bar Association, 2026
- El Paso County Bar Association, 2026
- Douglas County Bar Association, 2026
- Colorado Bar Association - CBA Board of Governors (2025 - current), 2026
- American Bar Association, 2026
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Restricted parenting time - Obtained a court order for a client against the co-parent who refused to take precautions to protect their child from COVID-19 at the height of the pandemic, 2021
- Effectively argued against proper service and jurisdictional issues related to international requirements. , 2025
Representative Clients
- In Re Marriage of Nevedrova, 2024 COA 112 (published opinion) , 2024
Special Licenses / Certifications
- 40-hour mediation training, 2024
Pro bono / Community Service
- Volunteer attorney Metro Volunteer Lawyers , 2025
- Metro Volunteer Lawyers: volunteer (current), 2026
- Denver Law Ascent, Mentor, 2023
- Law School, Yes We Can - Mentor 2024-2025), 2025
- NITA: Faculty 2023 - current, 2026
- El Paso County Bar - Family Law Section CLE committee, 2021
- Volunteer at Project Safeguard Pro-Se Divorce Clinic
- Arapahoe Regional Mock Trial Tournament attorney volunteer
- NITA Trial Building Skills: Rocky Mountain, Faculty (2018-2020)
Educational Background
- Christopher Newport University, 2002-2006
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Various blog posts, informational videos, and articles dealing with issues frequently faced in family law cases. , article contributor, Q&A, Robinson &Henry, P.C., Legal, 2025
Honors
- Best Lawyers in America for Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2025
- Top Lawyers for Family Law, 5280 Magazine, 2026
- Best Lawyers® provides trusted, peer-reviewed recognition of top legal professionals and helps clients find credible, experienced counsel with confidence. The process is highly selective, with only 5% of U.S. lawyers and 3% globally earning this honor. Rigorous bias-filtering ensures integrity and fairness., Best Lawyers in America for Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2026
- Top Lawyers for Family Law, 5280 Magazine, 2025
- Colorado Super Lawyers Rising Star Honoree (2022, 2023, 2024), Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2024
- 2023-2024, Charter Member, Lawyers of Distinction, 2024
- The Colorado Supreme Court, implementing RPC 6.1, recognizes those lawyers, law firms, and in-house counsel or government groups that have committed to the annual goal of providing 50 hours of pro bono legal services. 2022, 2023, Pro Bono Achievement, Colorado Supreme Court, 2023
- NAFLA Top 10 under 40 (2022 and 2023) , Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2023
- .., Moot Court, 2009
- Notes & Comments Editor Law Review, 2009
- Magna Cum Laude graduate, 2009
Awards
Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com
Industry Groups
- Adoption
- Assisted Reproductive Technology
- Domestic
- ICWA
Office location for Marlana A. Caruso
5808 S. Rapp St.
Suite 155
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: 720-943-5894
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2027
- Rising Stars: 2022 - 2024
