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%

36 years

48%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 48%

36 years

48%
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 4%

36 years

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2025 2024
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+ 6
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

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

Other places you can find Stephen online.

Stephen Edward Berken's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

98 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 39 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by andy | March 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

bankruptcy attorney hires a bankruptcy attorney

long ago I, along with many others, found myself in a situation not of my making, and I was mired in debt -I hired steve berken to file my bankruptcy as I considered him to be the most proficient practitioner in CO - he did an outstanding job and I received a discharge and now have an exceptional cr...edit score. I read his reviews and know personally he does not shy away from challenges and difficult issues- excellent attorney

Posted by Brian | February 27, 2019 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Top bankruptcy lawyer around

Stephen demonstrates a breadth of knowledge that is unmatched, he pulls off miracles where other attorneys dare not tread, he is responsive and diligent about his work, and is the best bankruptcy lawyer in town. There is no one else I'd go to for advice or assistance and I can highly recommend his o...ffice and staff.

Posted by Bill | February 27, 2019 | Bankruptcy & Debt

When you need a champion

I've known Steve professionally for over 20 years and found him to be a leader in advancing case law and seeking justice in the lopsided world of bankruptcy. He will go to the ends of the earth up against everything 17th street can throw at you. Highly recommend him.

Posted by Bobby | December 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Great experience

Sean Cloyes was great at helping me with my bankruptcy. He was fast and efficient. Sean was also super nice and I felt like I was in great hands. Couldn’t have asked for a better bankruptsy lawyer!

Posted by Lillian | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

A person I could really trust to work on my behalf

I was referred to Stephen Berken through The Gantenbein law firm. I needed help with the process of my mortgage modification. after 18 attempts at it, I had to make a choice to give up my house or try and find a way to continue fighting. Stephen helped me with a CH 13. I didn't know I could stop the... mortgage company from threatening me. His whole team was so nice and friendly it was a breathe of fresh air after dealing with my mortgage company. The process isn't over, I am making payments and everything has gotten back to normal. I am so grateful to Stephen Berken and his team of experts.

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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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