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 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Champion through bankruptcy

Stephen and the team did a great job of walking me through Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings. Another attorney recommended them to me.

Posted by Daniel | February 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Berken and Cloyes very informative

Sean Cloyes was very helpful with all phases of my chapter 7 bankruptcy. After working with a debt consolidation agency previously, it was necessary to find a better solution. Berken and Cloyes have been able to answer any questions I had about the process, they have an excellent informative pamphl...et for guidance as well. They also have a great financial education program which I found very helpful. One great suggestion is to use a secured credit card.

Posted by Jerrah | December 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Berken Cloyes, PC

It was such a pleasure working with Sean and Steve (and Paul too!)! Filing for bankruptcy can be daunting and overwhelming, but the Berken Cloyes, PC team were comforting, transparent, and there for me every step of the way. They are very experienced, knowledgeable, and professional, making the filin...g process feel like a breeze. It took less than 6 months to complete my Ch.7 and I am forever grateful to have worked with this wonderful law firm. 11/10 would recommend!!

Posted by Dan | March 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

A Pitbull By Your Side

Can’t say enough good things about Steve Berken and his partner Sean Cloyes. They delivered a ‘home run’ of a result in my personal chapter 7 case. If you want the best attorneys in Denver, give them a call.

Posted by Troy | September 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Unmatched customer service

A chapter 13 or 7 or even 11 is a very difficult thing. Most of us never want to think that we're going to need it and I really hope you never do. But if you do I would strongly recommend calling having a consultation with these fine people they truly have your back and they truly do care

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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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