Kelsey Jo Berkley

Kelsey Jo Berkley

4.9
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 8 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

3801 E Florida Ave, Suite 425, Denver, CO

About Kelsey

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 50%

6 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 8 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2017

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Location

The Reputation Law Group

3801 E Florida Ave, Suite 425, Denver, CO, 80210

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Kelsey Jo Berkley's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Marie-Claude | May 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Testimonial of Excellence – Ms. Kelsey's Legal Services

Being from Canada, we are not familiar with all the laws and legal procedures in the United States. When my 22-year-old son was involved in a minor accident in the U.S. and received a citation for careless driving, we had no idea what to do or where to turn. After several days of searching for answer...s, I reached out to the law firm affiliated with Attorney Kelsey Jo Berkley. From our very first call, Ms Berkey was incredibly professional, kind, and attentive. She quickly grasped the situation and immediately took charge. She provided clear and strategic guidance for my son, and thanks to her expertise and support, he was able to follow every step she recommended. We received a level of service that went far beyond our expectations. Ms Berkey managed everything from A to Z with impressive competence, excellent communication, and truly reasonable fees. Thanks to her outstanding work, the case was ultimately dismissed — what a huge relief for our entire family! We are deeply grateful for Ms Berkey dedication, professionalism, and compassion throughout the process. She is a remarkable lawyer and a wonderful human being. I wholeheartedly and confidently recommend Kelsey to anyone in need of legal support. Thank you once again for everything — you made a very stressful situation so much easier, and we couldn’t be more appreciative.

Posted by Samantha | November 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best lawyer in town!!

Kelsey she is is the best family law attorney I have ever worked with. explained everything to me in terms I could easily understand". Thank you Kelsey !

Posted by Jacy | January 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

10/10 Recommend

Kelsey is the best! We owe so much to her! Our case was very complex and highly overwhelming at times. As frustrating as things got for us, she was always there with encouraging words and helped us through the process every step of the way. We are so glad we had her in our corner through our interest...ing custody battle and we have her to thank for having our lives back to normal and being able to really "live life" again.

Posted by Janet | January 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

So Thankful

Kelsey and her team were very knowledgeable and I am so thankful I had them in my corner throughout every step in my divorce. Going through divorce is a challenging time and the team were patient with me an all of my questions. Throughout the entire process, the communication was clear and consiste...nt. They were compassionate and supportive during a time where I felt lost and overwhelmed. I am very grateful to have worked with them through this process.

Posted by Shannon | May 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Beyond grateful to have Kelsey on my team

You never want to need a criminal defense attorney but in the unfortunate case you do, you'll be glad to know Kelsey. I found Kelsey in a moment of panic and I'm forever grateful that she made the time to speak with me and in that short 10 minute phone call she gave me clear, concise advice and set m...y mind at ease. I had recently been arrested and was working with an attorney that my family found but we knew nothing about. He was unresponsive, made promises that he didn't keep and left me with more questions than answers. In the aftermath of my arrest I was interviewing divorce lawyers and in the process needed emergency advice for my criminal case and I stumbled upon Kelsey. She made time to listen to my case and asked questions to better understand the scope of the situation - neither of which my current attorney did. After 10 minutes on the phone I decided to move my case to Kelsey and never looked back. She helped me make the switch and immediately dove into my case, contacting the DA's office and began advocating for a full dismissal. She was persistent with the DA's office, kept impeccable notes and was always two steps ahead of deadlines. She never hesitated to give me the good and the bad news but always in a caring and empathetic manner. She followed through with every aspect of my case and I'm confident that she is the reason my case was ultimately dropped. Her calls were always on topic and positive, even when the news wasn't what I wanted to hear. She presents herself in a professional manner from her attire, to her communications and her presence in court. Kelsey is someone you hope you don't have to meet professionally but you're beyond grateful that you have. I cannot recommend Kelsey enough and would hands down work with her in the future (although I hope I don't have to!)

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Kelsey Jo Berkley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cindy Tsuei

Family lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelsey is extremely knowledgeable in family law and criminal defense. She is a compassionate advocate for her clients and is a strong litigator in both areas of her practice. I highly recommend her!"

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Christina Friedman

Family lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"It is always so nice to encounter an attorney who is not only an effective advocate for her client, but also professional to work with on the other side. Kelsey is both."

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Michael McGonegal

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I entered on case that had Permanent hearing scheduled in only a few weeks, Kelsey was very professional, organized, and knowledgeable, she was a firm advocate for her client, and at the same time worked diligently to settle the matter in a amicable manner that helped the family move forward in a healthy and cooperative way. It was a great experience where our work together saved the family from the significant financial hardship and totally unnecessary litigation."

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Eliza Steinberg

Family lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kelsey is a smart and compassionate advocate. She cares about her clients and is a very well-respected member of the family law community."

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Chelsea Moore

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked as co-counsel with Kelsey on a criminal case. She was absolutely wonderful - very smart, creative, and professional. I would absolutely work with her again and refer potential clients to her!"

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Samer Bandak

Family lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelsey has a deep understanding of the law and truly cares about her clients. She is a trusted colleague and an incredible resource. I highly recommend Kelsey to anyone in need of legal assistance!"

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Hannah Clark

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"While Kelsey shines in the family law arena, she is truly an expert at criminal defense. Her trial experience and great strategizing skills make her one of the best. What really sets her apart is that she genuinely cares about her clients which means she will fiercely advocate for them. I endorse Kelsey Berkley."

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David Crum

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Kelsey is a truly talented and dedicated lawyer. Starting way back with her involvement in the Midwest Innocence Project, Kelsey works tirelessly to get her clients the results they need. I highly recommend her!"

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Paige Gleason

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Kelsey is hard-working, extremely knowledgeable, and a fierce advocate for her clients. You are in good hands with Kelsey."

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Kayla Wingard

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelsey is an amazing attorney who fights exceptionally hard for her clients. She is capable of creating strong bonds with her clients while maintaining a professional atmosphere. She is well respected by opposing counsel and judicial staff."

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Lauryn Tully

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelsey is an amazingly passionate attorney. I worked with her in the past on some criminal law cases, but her skill set goes beyond that. She cares deeply about her clients and making sure she helps them navigate through any hardship she's able to within her capacity as an attorney."

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Kyle McFarlane

Family lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Kelsey is such a rockstar! She has experience in both family law and criminal law and is an amazing trial attorney. But more importantly, she is approachable, personable, and considers each case to be unique. We see so often that family law and criminal law intersect and Kelsey is well versed in both and won't be hesitant to go to trial to fight for what is right."

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Charles Allen

Unknown lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kelsey is a compassionate, dedicated, creative attorney whom I had the pleasure of working with at the Colorado Public Defender’s Office for over a year and a half. We have gone to trial together and brainstormed dozens of cases together. Through her dedication and zealous advocacy, Kelsey has helped hundreds, if not thousands, of clients to find the best resolution possible in their cases. I definitely recommend contacting her to see how she can assist you in navigating the criminal justice system!"

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Margot Alicks

Family lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Kelsey is an excellent lawyer and a caring person. I count myself lucky to have her as a colleague."

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Cindy Tsuei

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kristi Erickson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Michael McGonegal

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Hannah Clark

Family lawyer

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Samer Bandak

Family lawyer

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Chelsea Moore

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paige Gleason

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Ashley Fridovich

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kayla Wingard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lauryn Tully

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Green

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Allen

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Stars 2025, Super Lawyers

2025

Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys Under 40 in Colorado, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2024

Rising Stars 2024, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Stars 2023, Super Lawyers

2019

Professional of the Year, ARC of the Pikes Peak Region

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Owner & Partner, The Reputation Law Group

2021 - 2025

Attorney, Colorado Legal Group

2020 - 2021

Associate Attorney, Broxterman Alicks McFarlane

2017 - 2020

Deputy Public Defender, Colorado State Public Defender

Associations

2025 - Present

Colorado Women's Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

Education

2017

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

University of Colorado - Boulder

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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