Stephen Edward Berken

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Stephen Edward Berken

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Chapter 13 bankruptcy Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

1159 Delaware Street, Denver, CO

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About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 48%

35 years

48%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 48%

35 years

48%
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 4%

35 years

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
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+ 5

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 40 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Berken Cloyes, PC

1159 Delaware Street, Denver, CO, 80204-3607

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Berken Cloyes, PC

415 West Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905

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Online Presence

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Stephen Edward Berken's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

93 Client Reviews

5 star (91)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (2)

Posted by Edwin | November 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Legal Team

Working with Berken & Cloyes on my case has been nothing short of outstanding. From the very beginning, their team demonstrated an impressive level of professionalism, skill, and dedication that immediately put me at ease. Every aspect of my case was handled with precision, care, and a clear strategy... that reflected their deep expertise. What stood out most was their communication. I was never left wondering about the status of my case—they consistently provided timely updates, explained every step in a way that was easy to understand, and made themselves available whenever I had questions. That level of accessibility and transparency is rare, and it made a tremendous difference throughout the process. Their attention to detail, strong advocacy, and genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcome made me feel fully supported from start to finish. Berken & Cloyes exceeded every expectation, and I am incredibly grateful for the remarkable way they handled my case. If you are looking for a team that combines top-tier legal expertise with unmatched professionalism and communication, I cannot recommend Berken & Cloyes highly enough. They truly set the standard.

Posted by Nyeedra | September 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorneys!

Great and professional attorneys! Very helpful and knowledgable. They were quick to respond to my questions and offered extra assistance when needed. I recommend them to others,

Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Came Through!

The team over here were great. My case was pretty complicated and I had been turned away by two other attorneys. Not only did these guys do a great job; they communicated clearly and thoroughly through the whole process.

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best in the Business

Steve and Sean are relentless advocates who get the job done. My situation was unique, and at first, I wasn’t sure I had any options—but they guided me through every step with care and clarity. They crafted and submitted a comprehensive, realistic plan that I was able to complete, and my bankruptcy h...as now been successfully discharged. Filing for bankruptcy is never easy, but Steve and Sean made the process manageable and less overwhelming by ensuring I understood each step along the way. They are truly the best in the business, and I wholeheartedly recommend their services.

Posted by YC | April 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Service

Going through bankruptcy is one of the most stressful and overwhelming experiences anyone can face—but Anthony Camera, Berken Cloyes and Sean Cloyes were truly a ray of light in the storm. From the very beginning, their professionalism, kindness, and deep knowledge put us at ease. They walked us thro...ugh every step of the process with clarity and compassion, making something that felt impossible become manageable. They genuinely go above and beyond for their clients, answering every question, addressing every concern, and making sure we always felt supported. Their dedication and care were felt every step of the way. We will be forever grateful for their help and cannot recommend them highly enough.

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Stephen Edward Berken's Lawyer Endorsements

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Clark Dray

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephen is a great asset to the Colorado bankruptcy community. He recently participated in an effort among local bankruptcy attorneys urging one of our Judges to adopt a more forgiving approach regarding a serious technical issue that has been harming people in Chapter 13 bankruptcies. Here's what the judge said about this effort: ". . . the Court concludes that the additional information and legal argument advanced by the Bankruptcy Practitioners Group is well-developed and very useful to the Court notwithstanding some duplication. The Court commends the members of the Bankruptcy Practitioners Group for their time and effort as well as dedication to the development of bankruptcy law in this important area of Chapter 13 practice.""

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Kenton Kuhlman

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have Steve Berken for over 30 years and he is my go to attorney for all personal bankruptcy referrals. He has provided my clients and friends with top notch legal services for many years on all sorts of various legal matters involving both bankruptcy issues and other related matters. I recommend him highly."

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Dennis Love

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Stephen for almost 10 years. Steve has been a cornerstone of the bankruptcy attorney's foundation in this state. His work is impeccable. I highly recommend Mr. Berken."

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Jessica Deal

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I cannot say enough about Steve -- he is a pillar in the Debtors' Counsel community and an authority on bankruptcy law. He and his law partner Sean Cloyes are expert litigators and their clients are in the best hands possible. He makes miracles happen against all odds and against everything 17th Street creditors' counsel can muster."

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Jon Clarke

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He's the leader of the Colorado National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. He sponsors and lectures other attorneys in legal education seminars. He runs a private chat room for senior colleagues where current bankruptcy law and practice is discussed. The highest compliment I can give him is that I've referred many Chapter 13 clients to him over the thirty-plus years I've known him. He's a 10 in my book."

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Gary Merenstein

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Worked on case with Steve for a mutual client and also have interacted with Steve on other legal matters involving bankruptcy and consumer protection issues over many years. Steve is top of the line. Steve is very knowledgeable in bankruptcy and consumer pro law. He is very professional, responsible and diligent in representing his clients."

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Matt McCune

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve Berken is the alpha dog of the consumer bankruptcy community in Denver. If you have a messy case and need a lawyer who is not afraid of a fight, Berken is your man."

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I Huttner

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kenton Kuhlman

Construction and development lawyer

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Richard Wynkoop

Consumer protection lawyer

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Gary Merenstein

Consumer protection lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Consumer Bankruptcy, American Board of Certification

2016

Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year, 5280 Magazine

2014

Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year, 5280 Magazine

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Principal, Berken Cloyes, PC

Associations

2014 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, American Bankruptcy Institute

State Chair

Education

1984

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of California - Santa Barbara

Bachelor of Arts--Political Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

American Bankruptcy Institute

Around the World in 80 Days, Bankruptcy Case update

Languages

English

Spanish

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