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John has been practicing law in Colorado since 1998. He the founding member of Eckelberry Law Firm, LLC, established in 2006, in charge of the family law and bankruptcy practice areas for the firm. During his almost 20 years of practice, John has helped hundreds of client's achieve personal and financial "fresh starts", while developing short and long term life plans. In addition, John has had experience in many other areas of the law, including real estate, personal injury, employment, landlord/tenant, business, criminal, and contract law.
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28 years | 520 cases
28 years | 520 cases
28 years | 300 cases
28 years | 520 cases
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State: Colorado
Acquired: 1998
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Posted by George | November 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Hired John to represent me in a divorce case. John is a no nonsense individual and an excellent lawyer.
Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney
John did an amazing job helping me navigate an extremely long and difficult situation! He is very professional and knowledgeable and was an invaluable asset for my divorce.
Posted by ShaRon | December 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I feel like John Eckelberry did an excellent job for me and results were as good as anyone could have expected.
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
John represented me through an extremely difficult and drawn-out divorce that included bankruptcy representation to protect me from my ex's filing, probate court to overturn a trust, and two days of trial. John is straightforward and no-nonsense. He tells it like it is, and is very smart. I never ...
Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
John has a very no-nonsense way about him. He may not tell you what you WANT to hear, but he will advise you as to what NEEDS to happen to resolve your case. After speaking with him for about an hour, I realized that there was a lot I needed to do before he could help me with my case. Will definitely...
"John is an extremely experienced, strong and dedicated family law attorney who always strives to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. When necessary, John acts swiftly and with sound judgment during contested cases and is a highly skilled advocate in the courtroom. John is also effective at resolving cases amicably by bringing creative, family-focused solutions to the table. I highly recommend John for all types of family law cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. John's advice with regard to a bankruptcy matter proved invaluable and I am happy to endorse him as an expert in the field."
"John is an exceptional attorney, mentor, and leader in the legal community. John's passion for the law and commitment to his clients have been a source of inspiration to me and I am indebted to him for the superb training I received from him as I began my legal career. I highly recommend John to anyone seeking a great family law or bankruptcy attorney!"
"John's extensive family law & bankruptcy experience as well as his sterling reputation place his clients at a significant advantage both in the courtroom and out. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Eckleberry is an extremely talented attorney who provides great advice. Even though I have been practicing for 24 years and I am a former judge and magistrate, I learn from him every day. I would recommend him to anyone in his area."
"John is a lawyer with a great reputation in the community. His reputation was earned with years of hard work, integration into the legal community, and results for clients in complex divorces."
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2020
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers
2017
Colorado Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Colorado Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers
2015
Colorado Super Lawyer, Colorado SuperLawyers
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Colorado Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Preeminent AV Peer Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Ten Most Dependable Family Law Attorneys in the West, Forbes Magazine
2006 - Present
Member, Eckelberry Law Firm, LLC
2013 - 2017
Special Counsel, Inman Flynn Biesterfeld & Brentlinger, P.C.
2005 - 2013
Member/Partner, Willoughby & Eckelberry LLC
2001 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Polidori, Franklin and Monahon
1998 - 2001
Associate, Robert Eckelberry Law Office
2011 - 2016
FACESBoard Member
2009 - 2016
Metro Volunteer LawyersBoard Memeber
2005 - 2017
Executive Council Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar AssociationPast Chair
Outcome in favor of client.
Verdict in favor of client
Verdict favorable on child support. Issue of attorney's fees addressed by Colorado Supreme Court8
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Bachlors of Science
2017
Nuts and Bolts: Practical Considerations for Integrating Unbundled Legal Services
2016
Death of a Party: Probate Implications for Domestic Relations Cases
2016
Evidence - Non-teaching Faculty
2016
Bankruptcy Basic Skills
2016
Mentoring
2015
Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know for Domestic Relations Cases
2015
Collection Strategies in Domestic Relations Cases
2015
Bankruptcy Basic Skills
2015
Mentoring
2014
Impact of Bankruptcy on Domestic Relations
2014
Judges Panel on New Spousal Maintenance Statute
2014
Mentoring
2014
Bankruptcy Basic Skills
2013
Program Chair
2013
Mentoring
2013
Bankruptcy Basic Skills
2013
Evidence
2012
Unbundled and Limited Representation
2012
Judges Panel on Business Valuations
2012
Mentoring
2012
Bankruptcy Basic Skills
2011
Evidence
2011
Judges Panel on Attorney Fees
2011
Bankruptcy Basic Skills
2011
Mentoring
2011
Evidence
2011
Family Law Issues in Immigration Cases
2010
Family Law Issues Affecting Your Immigration Practice
2010
Hearsay Evidence
2009
Anatomy of a Family Law Case
2009
Bankruptcy 101
2008
Allocation of Parental Responsibilities
2007
Preventing Critical Financial Mistakes During Divorces
2007
Dissolution and Bankruptcy
2007
Working with the Imperfect Client: The Ten Commandments of Client Management
2007
Equitable Divorce Settlements
2005
Relocation
2005
Domestic Law in Colorado
2003
Exploring Essential Issues in Domestic Law
2005
English
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