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and have enjoyed tremendous positive feedback from our clients
over the last 25+ years we have been practicing law in Colorado.

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  • 2014 Top Attorney

 

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Voted a 2017 Top Attorney

The Law Office of Stephen H. Swift, P.C. was recently selected as one of
four Top Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys in Colorado Springs by Colorado
Springs STYLE Magazine.  This award was based upon a peer-to-peer 
online survey conducted in conjunction with members of the El Paso
County Bar Association. 

Who was surveyed?  Approximately 1,100 licensed attorneys in El Paso
County were invited via email to complete the survey, with electronic
reminders sent by the El Paso County Bar Association encouraging participation.

 



 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 ​Swift Law's areas of practice in southern Colorado

Areas of Practice

Stephen Swift, managing attorney, has practiced bankruptcy law in the Colorado
Springs area for over 25 years.  During that time he has helped thousands of
Colorado residents obtain debt relief through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy
filings.  Mr. Swift also conducts bankruptcy litigation involving the liquidation of
tax debts and student loans, allegations of bankruptcy fraud and other matters. 
​About 50% of the practice is devoted to litigation.

  • 95% - Bankruptcy (High Level of Expertise)
  •   5% - Adoptions

 

 
 

 

 
 

   Stephen Swift is a highly education bankruptcy professional in Colorado Springs

Stephen H. Swift: Education

Mr. Swift received his law degree at Saint Louis University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri. 
He graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.A. degree in both English and in History. 
​In addition to English, he also speaks both French and Spanish. 

  • Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
        - J.D.
  • Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
        -     B.A., 1981 Major: English Major: History
  • Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
        -     A.A., 1974 Major: French Major: Spanish

 

 
 

 

 

The professional associations & memberships in Colorado of Stephen H. Swift

    Professional Associations & Memberships

  • Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 1995 - to Present
  • Colorado Bar Association, Member, 1985 – Present
  • El Paso County Bar Association, Member, 1985 – Present 
  • El Paso County Bar Association, Member Bankruptcy Subsection,
    1985 – Present 
  • U.S. District Court 
  • Volunteer, Federal Prison, Florence, CO
  • Boy Scouts of America



 

 

 
 

 

Stephen Swift bar admissions in Colorado

Bar Admissions

Stephen H. Swift is licensed and admitted to practice law in:

  • Colorado, June 20, 1985 - Present
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, May 11, 1988 - Present
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit, Sept. 27, 2011 - Present
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, 10th Circuit



 

 

 

Colorado representative cases of Stephen H. Swift

Representative Cases

Mr. Swift has impressive track record of success throughout his professional
career in legal representations. A few of the successes achieved include: 

  • In re Moosman, 437 B.R. 385, affirmed 2013 WL 4460001.
     - This case decided what portion of the cash value in life insurance
    the debtor is entitled to keep when filing bankruptcy. 
     
  • In re Borgman, 10th Circuit Court of Appeals,  (10th Cir. B.A.P. 2012)
     - This case decided what portion of the child tax credit the debtor is
    entitled to keep when filing bankruptcy.
     
  • In re Dunckley, 452 B.R. 241 (10th Cir. B.A.P. 2011)
 

 

 
 

 

 Swift Bankruptcy Law Firm was voted a 2014 Top Attorney in Colorado Springs 

Voted a 2014 Top Attorney

The Law Office of Stephen H. Swift, P.C. was recently selected as one of four
Top Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys in Colorado Springs by Colorado Springs
STYLE Magazine.  This award was based upon a peer-to-peer online survey
conducted in conjunction with members of the El Paso County Bar Association. 

Who was surveyed?  Approximately 1,100 licensed attorneys in El Paso County
were invited via email to complete the survey, with electronic reminders sent by
the El Paso County Bar Association encouraging participation.
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

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    "Everyone I talked with or met with was knowledgeable, professional and helpful. I rate this law firm a 10 on every count. This was my second bankruptcy, and I used your office the first time. Everything was very professional and everyone was very helpful and pleasant to interact with.

    Matthew Hansen was nice, knowledgeable and professional. Alicia was very pleasant, friendly. Cris was very nice and helpful."

    -Karin, Colorado Springs, CO



     
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    "From the first time that I entered the office, I was treated with the utmost respect. It was like I had been knowing all of the employees for years!! Every person that I came in contact with was extremely courteous!!!

    I rate my overall experience a 12!! And I wouldn't change a thing on the website.

    Cris is absolutely wonderul!! While Alicia was extremely courteous and humorous!!!

    Stephen (Swift) was extremely professional and courteous. One of the nicest gentlemen that I have Had the pleasure of working with. I can't thank him enough."
        

    – Pete, Colorado Springs, CO  

    • Alamosa

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    "I was referred by a client. I rate Swift Law a 10 on the quality of legal expertise I received, on my phone calls being returned promptly, on the staff being friendly and helpful, and my overall experience. Cris was very helpful and informative, and Alicia was very thorough.

    Matthew Hansen was wonderful." - JoAnn, Colorado Springs, CO



     
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    "Everyone was professional, friendly and caring of the situation I was in.

    Cris is the best. Very friendly, caring and informative to my questions. Made me feel at ease.

    Alicia was friendly. Only talked with her one time on phone when Ward was not available.

    Ward was very friendly and made me feel very comfortable. Very good at his job.

    Mr. Swift was very efficient, professional and friendly. Right off he makes you feel like he is on your side in a difficult situation. Gets the job done.

    Thank you to ALL - for your professionalism, caring and integrity during the process of my bankruptcy. "

     - Anonymous, Colorado Springs, CO




     
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    "I rate this plance a 10. Very friendly & professional.

    Just want to thank all the staff for making this process so easy & fast for me. You guys are the "BEST".

    Both Cris and Alicia were very friendly & helpful. And Stephen was very professional & knowledgeable."

    -Jocelyn, Colorado Springs, CO



     
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    "My attorney (Matthew Hansen) is a very kind person.  I felt very confident in his skills. He is very knowledgeable and efficient.  He didn't make me feel embarrassed to be filing for bankruptcy.  Thank you Matthew!  Laura was very friendly, and everyone I interacted with was very nice and helpful as well.  " 
      –  Sherry M., Colorado Springs, CO



     
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