Denver Bankruptcy Court Records

Denver is Colorado's capital. It is also the largest city. About 715,000 people live here. Denver is both a city and a county. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court is located here. All Colorado bankruptcy cases are filed here. Records for all 64 counties are here. This page explains how Denver residents can access these records.

Denver City Clerk and Recorder

The Denver City Clerk keeps city records. The office is at 201 W. Colfax Avenue. The phone is 720-865-8400. Hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The clerk manages council records. They handle elections. They issue licenses and permits.

The City Clerk does not keep bankruptcy records. Those are federal. They are at the bankruptcy court. But the clerk has other public records. They have council minutes. They have campaign finance reports. They have city contracts.

Denver is unique. It is a city and county combined. Like Broomfield. This means combined services. It means efficiency. But it does not change bankruptcy. That remains federal. It remains at the U.S. court.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Denver

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado is in Denver. The address is 721 19th Street. The zip code is 80202. The phone is 720-904-7300. This court serves all of Colorado. Every bankruptcy case is here.

The court is in the Alfred A. Arraj Courthouse. It is downtown. It is accessible by car. It is accessible by transit. The light rail stops nearby. Buses run close by. Parking is available.

The court website is www.cob.uscourts.gov. It is very helpful. It has forms. It has fee schedules. It has local rules. It has answers to questions. Visit before you go.

The Clerk of Court manages records. The office is open weekdays. Monday through Friday. Hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Records service ends at 4:30 PM. Come early for help.

Note: This is the only bankruptcy court in Colorado. All cases from all cities and counties come here.

Denver City and County

Denver is both city and county. This is consolidated government. It is efficient. Residents deal with one entity. Services are combined. Records are centralized. Visit the Denver County page for county records.

The combined government handles many duties. It runs the sheriff's office. It manages property records. It handles elections. It maintains vital records. But not bankruptcy. That is always federal.

Denver residents are fortunate. The bankruptcy court is local. No long drives needed. No overnight trips. You can visit easily. You can file in person. You can access records. It is convenient.

Online Access to Denver Bankruptcy Records

PACER is the online system. It stands for Public Access to Court Electronic Records. Go to pacer.uscourts.gov. Create an account. Registration is free. Provide a credit card.

Fees are reasonable. Ten cents per page viewed. Three dollar maximum per document. Fees under thirty dollars per quarter are waived. Many users pay nothing. This encourages access.

Search by debtor name. Use last name, first name format. Or search by case number. Results appear immediately. Click on any case. View all documents. Download PDFs. Print if needed.

PACER contains records from 2001 to present. Older cases are archived. You can still get them. Contact the court clerk. Request archived records. They will retrieve them. It takes a few days.

The voice case information system is free. Call 866-222-8029. Enter extension 26. Hear case status. Learn next hearing dates. Get basic information. It works twenty-four hours a day.

Legal Resources for Denver Residents

Denver has many legal resources. Colorado Legal Services has a major office here. They provide free help. They serve low-income residents. Visit coloradolegalservices.org. Call for an appointment.

The Pro Se Clinic meets regularly. It is at the bankruptcy court. Volunteer lawyers help. They guide self-represented filers. They review documents. They answer questions. Visit cobar.org/bankruptcy for times.

The court has a self-help desk. It is on the first floor. Staff cannot give legal advice. But they can explain procedures. They can point to resources. They can help with forms.

Credit counseling agencies are nearby. You must use one before filing. You must use one after too. Many have Denver offices. Some offer online courses. Fees vary. Some offer free services.

Filing Bankruptcy in Denver

Denver residents file locally. The court is downtown. Bring your completed forms. Bring photo ID. Bring payment or waiver request. Filing fees are $338 for Chapter 7. Chapter 13 is $313.

• Complete credit counseling from an approved agency
• Gather all financial documents
• Fill out bankruptcy petition and schedules
• File at 721 19th Street in Denver
• Pay fees or submit waiver application
• Attend the 341 meeting of creditors
• Complete financial management course
• Receive discharge

After filing, the court assigns a trustee. This person reviews your case. They may request documents. Cooperate fully. Honesty is required. The 341 meeting follows. This is about a month later.

At the 341 meeting, the trustee asks questions. Creditors may attend. They usually do not. You testify under oath. Bring your documents. Be prepared. The meeting is brief.

Chapter 7 takes three to six months. Then you get discharge. Chapter 13 takes three to five years. You make payments monthly. Then you get discharge. Follow all requirements. Start your financial recovery.