About Us - Swift Bankruptcy Law Firm

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Based in Colorado Springs, serving most of Southern Colorado:

El Paso County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Colorado Springs, Monument, Manitou Springs, Black Forest, Falcon, Peyton, Calhan, Palmer Lake, Fountain, Fort Carson, Colorado

Teller County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Woodland Park, Divide, Florissant, Cripple Creek, Victor, Crystola, Colorado

Pueblo County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Pueblo, Avondale, Boone, Colorado City, Colorado

Park County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Lake George, Hartsel, Guffey, Alma, Fairplay, Jefferson, Tarryall, Colorado

Chaffee County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Buena Vista, Salida, Belleview, Garfield, Poncha Springs, Princeton, Rockdale, St. Elmo, Colorado

Gunnison County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Gunnison, Almont, Crested Butte, Pitkin, Somerset, Colorado

Saguache County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Saguache, Villa Grove, Bonanza, La Garita, Colorado

Hinsdale County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Henson, Lake City, Colorado

Fremont County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Cañon City, Florence, Coaldale, Cotopaxi, Penrose, Rockvale, Colorado

San Juan County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Silverton, Eureka, Middleton, Needleton, Animas Forks, Colorado

La Plata County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Durango, Bayfield, Hermosa, Oxford, Redmas, Colorado

Mineral County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Creede, Spar City, Wagon Wheel Gap, Colorado

Rio Grande County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Del Norte, Monte Vista, South Fork, Colorado

Conejos County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Conejos, Bear Creek, Carmel, Ortiz, Lobatos, Colorado

Costilla County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

San Luis, Blanca, Fort Garland, Chama, Colorado

Custer County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Westcliffe, Silver Cliff, Fairview, Rosita, Wetmore, Colorado

Alamosa County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Alamosa, Hooper, Mosca, Colorado

Huerfano County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Walsenburg, La Veta, Calumet, Cuchara, Gardner, Colorado

Las Animas County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Trinidad, Aguilar, Starkville, Thatcher, Weston, Colorado

Otero County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

La Junta, Rocky Ford, Cheraw, Fowler, Swink, Colorado

Crowley County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Ordway, Crowley, Olney Springs, Sugar City, Colorado

Lincoln County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Hugo, Limon, Bovina, Karval, Colorado

Elbert County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Kiowa, Matheson, Elbert, Agate, Ponderosa Park, Colorado

Kit Carson County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Burlington, Flagler, Stratton, Vona, Colorado

Cheyenne County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Cheyenne Wells, Arapahoe, Kit Carson, Wild Horse, Colorado

Kiowa County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Eads, Arlington, Brandon, Sheridan Lake, Colorado

Bent County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Las Animas, Hasty, Hilton, McClave, Melina, Colorado

Prowers County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Lamar, Granada, Hartman, Wiley, Bristol, Colorado

Baca County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Springfield, Campo, Pritchett, Two Buttes, Walsh, Colorado

Archuleta County, CO - Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Attorney in Colorado

Pagosa Springs, Chimney Rock, Colorado

There is ALWAYS hope.

A personalized solution for every client.

At Swift Bankruptcy Law Firm in El Paso County, we provide one-on-one service and a personalized debt solution for every client. Unlike petition preparers and  debt resolution agencies, we fully understand the complexities of the bankruptcy laws and how to use the legal system to our clients’ advantage. We take every opportunity to maximize our clients’ property exemptions and to eliminate as much debt as possible. Our firm will handle every aspect of your Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, from beginning to end. We hold your hand every step of the way, which can be very reassuring during the bankruptcy process. The Law Office of Stephen H. Swift, P.C. works hard to take the mystery out of the bankruptcy process and to reduce the apprehension our clients feel as they face the future. You will have the confidence of knowing that a team of experienced legal professionals is working diligently to obtain maximum debt relief for you.

Top Attorney 2017- 2020

The Law Office of Stephen H. Swift, P.C. was selected as a Top Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney in Colorado Springs by Colorado Springs STYLE Magazine for the last four years in a row, as well as in 2014. 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.

Areas of Practice

Stephen Swift, managing attorney, has practiced bankruptcy law in the Colorado
Springs area for over 25 years. During that time he and attorney Matthew Hansen
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 40% of the practice is devoted to litigation.

60% - Bankruptcy (High Level of Expertise)

40% - Bankruptcy Litigation

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

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

Representative Cases

Mr. Swift has an 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)

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