Stephen Joseph Plog

Stephen Joseph Plog

4.1
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 27 years

Family Lawyer at Greenwood Village, CO
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

6021 S Syracuse Way, Suite 202, Greenwood Village, CO

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 34%

Divorce and separation cases are perhaps the most important area of law in that the financial futures of our clients are at stake. Divorce cases include both financial and child custody issues and are taken extremely seriously by me and all of the attorneys at Plog & Stein.

28 years | 500 cases

34%
Family 34%

My family law practice includes not only divorce and custody cases, but also child support, modifications, spousal support, and protection orders. Additionally, I offer unbundles services including advice drafting and advice.

28 years | 700 cases

34%
Child Custody 32%

Ensuring that children are safe, nurtured, and in the best possible situation is the cornerstone of any custody action. Clients come to us looking for answers and solutions. We provide those in and out of the courtroom. Almost all custody cases also include dealing with child support matters.

28 years | 200 cases

32%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-450 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 5 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2020

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 27 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Plog & Stein, P.C.

6021 S Syracuse Way, Suite 202, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111-4747

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Stephen Joseph Plog's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Punctuality

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2012 | Child Custody

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Worked on a divorce case for me that turned ugly. Everytime I sent him info that he needed for backup/support, I had to keep resending to him & I would get billed for the inconvenience. When the court would issue an order for my ex to pay her share of bills or grant me phone conversations with my s...on, he didn't follow through with the court when she violated the order. The words "remind me again" are common from his mouth, and his finance department is unreachable when you have issues with their billing (but they're quick to remind you when your payment is due). The case is no farther along than it was one year ago. He will use words like "if memory serves" or "I believe my client said this, i'll have to double check" when he submits emails to opposing counsel and sometimes in motions rather than go back and research items that have been sent to him NUMEROUS times which backup what he's actually trying to convey. His arguments come out sounding wishy-washy, and his phrases are chosen so that if the other lawyer comes back with an argument to the contrary, he doesn't come out looking stupid ... you do. If you still choose to have him represent you, try to time it around his daughter's swim meets because that's where he's at most of the time. He's a nice guy (one you could have a beer with), but nice doesn't win cases. He says he's not a pit-bull; he's a listener who reacts and goes from there. However, in the majority of family law cases where the ex is being unbelievably mean and nasty, you need a lawyer who's ready to fight for you. Stephen Plog isn't it.

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Stephen Joseph Plog's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dallas Norton

Child custody lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Goldman

Family lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Plog on a handful of cases. My personal observations of Mr. Plog are that he is very knowledgeable in the field of family law, has a good demeanor that allows for efficient representation, and tries to obtain the best result for his clients. I would strongly recommend Mr. Plog to anyone that is seeking representation in family law."

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Stephanie Randall

Family lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I met Stephen as opposing counsel on an emotional and difficult family law case. Despite the difficulty of the case, Stephen was both a fierce advocate for his client and able to balance a reasonable outcome that was best for the parties' child. I endorse this lawyer."

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Todd Burnham

Family lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Stephen has been opposing counsel on several cases over the years. He advocates for his clients while seeing the "big picture" of the case. Both sides get more value, and matters are less-expensive overall, when cases are handled by skilled attorneys. Stephen Plog is a certainly a skilled attorney and worthy adversary."

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Sharon Liko

Family lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"If I had to choose my opposing counsel, Steve would be in the top three. I have had several cases with Steve over the years. Steve is a pleasure to work with. He has the ability to balance zealous advocacy of his client with professionalism and cordiality towards opposing counsel. Steve is a reasonable, intelligent and skilled attorney who doesn't waste time or money getting the job done. In fact, I referred one of my closest friends to Steve when she was looking for a divorce attorney. That says it all!"

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Edra Pollin

Family lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Steve Plog is an excellent attorney. He zealously represents his clients while maintaining a friendly, professional and productive relationship with opposing counsel. I have handled domestic relations cases with both Steve and with other members of his firm. I have always appreciated the high level of competence and professionalism which is the hallmark of this law firm."

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Stephen Calder

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked opposite Mr. Plog on several occasions over numerous years and can attest to his professionalism and high level of competence."

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William Smith

Family lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Plog is an effective attorney and a well respected member of the legal community. I have both settled and litigated a number family law cases with Mr. Plog. In each instance, Mr. Plog was an advocate for his client while maintaining professionalism."

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Jessica Bryant

Child support lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sarah McCain

Family lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Laura Stein

Family lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

A+ Rating, BBB

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Co-Founder, Plog & Stein, P.C.

1998 - 1999

Partner, Plog, Plog, & Tillman, P.C.

Associations

2016 - Present

Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee

Member

2016 - Present

Arapahoe County Domestic Relations Best Practices Committee

Member

2000 - Present

Douglas/Elbert Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Marriage of Hogsett, 2018COA176

District Court ruling upheld in favor of Appellee (our client)

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Education

1997

Quinnipiac University School of Law

JD

1992

New Mexico State University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2016

Divorce and Real Estate Seminar Divorce and Real Estate

Publications

2016

Various Articles from 2011 to present Denver Divorce Attorney Blog

2015

Denver Divorce Attorney Blog Denver Divorce and Hidden Assets

Languages

English

Activity

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