Boulder Bankruptcy Court Documents

Boulder sits at the foot of the Flatirons. About 105,000 people call it home. The University of Colorado is here. Many tech companies are too. Like all Coloradans, Boulder residents can file bankruptcy. The records are public. They are stored in Denver. You can access them online. You can visit the court too. This page explains how.

Boulder City Clerk Office

The Boulder City Clerk manages city records. This office is at 1777 Broadway. The phone is 303-441-3002. Hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The clerk keeps council records. They manage elections. They issue licenses too.

The City Clerk does not handle bankruptcy. Federal courts do that. But the clerk has other useful records. They have business licenses. They have council minutes. They have city ordinances. These may interest researchers. They may help with local history.

Boulder is a home rule city. It has its own charter. The city operates with autonomy. The clerk ensures transparency. All meetings are open. Records are public. You can request them anytime.

Federal Bankruptcy Court for Boulder Residents

Boulder is in Boulder County. But bankruptcy is federal. Cases go to Denver. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court sits at 721 19th Street. The phone is 720-904-7300. The website is www.cob.uscourts.gov. All Boulder cases are here.

The drive from Boulder to Denver takes about forty minutes. Take US-36 south. Or take Diagonal Highway. Plan for rush hour. Traffic can be heavy. The court opens at 8:00 AM. Records close at 4:30 PM. Arrive early.

The court serves all counties. It serves all cities. Boulder County is no different. The clerk handles all cases the same. Location does not matter. The law is uniform. Procedures are consistent.

Note: Boulder residents file in Denver like everyone else in Colorado.

Boulder County Records

Boulder County has its own court. It handles state matters. These include civil cases. They include criminal cases. They include family law. They do not include bankruptcy. Visit the Boulder County page for county records.

The county keeps property records. It keeps marriage licenses. It keeps probate records. These are at the county clerk's office. They are public. You can search them. They are separate from federal records.

Boulder County is growing. New residents arrive often. Some need bankruptcy help. Others need other records. Know which office to visit. It saves time. It reduces confusion.

Online Access to Boulder Bankruptcy Records

PACER is the online tool. It has all federal records. Boulder cases are included. Go to pacer.uscourts.gov. Create an account. Add a credit card. Start searching.

Each page costs ten cents. Documents max at three dollars. Small users pay nothing. Fees under thirty dollars per quarter are waived. This helps casual searchers. Heavy users pay more.

Search by name. Search by case number. Find petitions. Find discharge orders. Find all documents. Download as PDF. Print if needed. Keep copies for your files.

Records date back to 2001. Older cases are archived. You may need to request them. Contact the court. Ask about archived cases. They can retrieve them. It may take time.

The voice system is free. Call 866-222-8029. Use extension 26. Get basic case info. Hear the status. Learn the next date. This works all day. It works every day.

Legal Help for Boulder Residents

Boulder has legal resources. Colorado Legal Services helps low-income people. Their website is coloradolegalservices.org. They have a Boulder office. Call to schedule. Services are free for those who qualify.

The Pro Se Clinic is helpful too. It teaches self-filing. Volunteers are lawyers. They do not represent you. They guide you. They review forms. Visit cobar.org/bankruptcy for schedules.

CU Boulder has a law school. Students sometimes help. They work under supervision. They offer limited services. This is a good resource. It is worth checking.

Credit counseling is required before filing. Many agencies offer it. Some are online. Some are local. Prices vary. Some are free. Shop around. Find one that fits.

Filing Bankruptcy from Boulder

Boulder residents must travel to Denver. Bring all documents. Bring ID. Bring fees or a waiver request. The filing fee for Chapter 7 is $338. Chapter 13 is $313.

• Complete credit counseling before filing
• Gather financial documents - pay stubs, tax returns, bank statements
• List all debts and creditors
• List all assets and property
• File the petition at the Denver courthouse
• Attend the 341 meeting of creditors
• Complete debtor education before discharge

After filing, the court assigns a trustee. This person reviews your case. They may ask questions. They check your documents. Cooperate fully. Honesty is required.

The 341 meeting happens about a month later. Creditors can attend. They rarely do. The trustee asks questions. You answer under oath. Be prepared. Bring documents.

Chapter 7 takes three to six months. Chapter 13 takes three to five years. Stay current on payments. Follow all rules. Get your discharge. Start fresh.