Haenlein Law Firm, LLC
1155 Kelly Johnson Blvd.
Suite 111
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Phone: (719) 277-6602 | Fax: (719) 277-6604
http://www.haenleinlaw.com
Bankruptcy
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.
CO, Oct 2003
Bar Number: 34932
All Colorado State Courts and District of Colorado.
Colorado Bar Association, Douglas/Elbert County Bar Association, Christian Legal Society.
I attend different classes that are offered for either Bankruptcy or Criminal Law. I always exceed the required number of continuing education hours.
I take on cases in criminal law and bankruptcy.
Bachelor of Arts
University of Denver
Denver
CO
2000
El Paso County Legal Support Staff Scholarship
Majored in Political Science with a Minor in Sociology.
Juris Doctorate
University of Denver
Denver
CO
2003
Scholastic Excellence Award
General Law.
1
Colorado
My firm is 50% focused on Criminal Law, 30% Bankruptcy, 20% Other.
I started practicing in rural Colorado at a two attorney firm, Stephen W. Monks, P.C. I broke away from that firm in June of 2007 to start Haenlein Law Firm. I wanted to concentrate in Criminal Law and Bankruptcy and had wanted to return to the metro area.
I was licensed in 2003 and did not start practicing full time until 2005.
I think that it is important for the clients to educate themselves on legal issues, but at the same time I would like the clients to be open to my legal advice. Clients may get overwhelmed by all the information. It can be easier communicating with someone who has had personal experience in law rather than attempt to self-educate. However, it is helpful for me when clients are comfortable with the situation by having background information.
I am willing to review documents prepared by clients. I do it often with Family Law cases.
I am willing to coach clients to represent themselves. In Chapter 7 cases, the fees are not high to hire an attorney. It can cost as much to coach a client as it would to hire an attorney, but I am certainly willing to coach a client who would feel more comfortable representing themselves.
I became a lawyer to help people. From a young age I have always advocated for and represented people, which carries over to what I do for a living.
I worked in a children's ministry of a church for ten years. I was always helping them and their parents with legal issues and other problems in their lives. This experience brings a lot to the table for my legal work because it taught me how to deal with many life issues. It taught me empathy in a lot of different situations and how to communicate with people, particularly with children who are dealing with complex problems in their lives.
Bankruptcy and Criminal Law are the two greatest areas in people's lives where people need the most help navigating through problems. These areas are very complex, emotional, and trying times in people's lives and I wanted to help them through that.
I get to deal with so many different people. Every case is unique and different, and there is a challenge to that.
I am a solo practitioner and every client communicates directly with me. In a lot of big firms, the lawyer will never communicate directly with the client. I believe that it is important to have personal communication with a client.
My strength is that I have a very personal style. I have compassion and am easy to relate to. People I represent tell me that the reason they hire me is because I actually care. The client is not just another case, another number, or another bill.
I enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, camping and golf.
(719) 277-6604
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency after hours: 720-320-1633
Yes
Chapter 7: $1,299 to $1,799. Filing fee is included within that price.
Chapter 13: $1,799 to $2,799. Most cases fall within the lower range, but it depends on the complexity of the case.
If Nolo is mentioned, I will give 10% off.
For other cases, the hourly rate is $160.
Free initial consultation up to an hour.
Other cases, $1,500.
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