John Loren Eckelberry - Denver, CO
Attorney at Eckelberry Law Firm
Divorce Lawyers in Denver, CO
8615 E Dartmouth Ave Denver, CO 80231
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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28
Years
Experience
Denver Divorce Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Divorce
- Bankrutpcy Law
- Family Law
Litigation: 85%
Attorney Information
Overview
John Eckelberry is the founding member of Eckelberry Law Firm, established in 2006 in Denver, Colorado. He is in charge of the firm's family law practice as well as bankruptcy matters, including a focus in bankruptcy litigation when divorce issues exist.
During his almost 20 years of practice, Mr. Eckelberry has provided dedicated representation to clients throughout the Denver metropolitan area, helping them to make personal and financial fresh starts. Mr. Eckelberry is a strong supporter of alternative representation models and thus provides both limited scope representation and a sliding scale hourly rate to provide options for clients who don't want traditional representation.
Frequently called upon to speak at legal seminars and conferences, Mr. Eckelberry has contributed his insight and background to numerous publications as well, and served as editor of the 2006, 2011, 2014, and 2016 editions of the Domestic Relations Bench Book published by the Colorado Bar Association. In recognition of his successful record and ethical standards, Martindale-Hubbell has awarded him its AV-Preeminent* rating.
An active participant in numerous professional and community organizations, Mr. Eckelberry is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, where he is a Former Chair for the executive counsel of its Family Law Section, and is also a member of the Arapahoe, Jefferson and Denver County bar associations. He is a former board member for Metro Volunteer Lawyers, an organization that provides pro bono legal services to low-income residents in the Denver area.
*AV-Preeminent and BV-Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Eckelberry Law Firm, is a debt relief agency. The firm helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Superlawyer, Colorado Superlawyers, 2014 - 2015
- Rising Star, Colorado Superlawyers, 2010 - 2013
- AV Rated, Martindale-Hubble
- Superb Rating, Avvo
- Ten Most Dependable Family Law Attorneys of the West, Forbes Magazine, 2008 - Present
Other Sources of Feedback About John Loren Eckelberry
Included on the 2026Colorado Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Denver College of Law,
Denver,
Colorado, 1998
Juris Doctorate
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University of Denver College of Law,
Denver,
Colorado, 1998
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Non Legal Education
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University of Colorado,
Boulder,
Colorado, 1994
Bachelor of Arts
Honors: Member, Golden Key National Honor Society
Major: History
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University of Colorado,
Boulder,
Colorado, 1994
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Member, since September 1, 2006
Past Positions
- Polidori, Franklin, and Monahan, L.L.C., Associate, 2001 - 2005
- Willoughby & Eckelberry, LLC, Partner
Classes and Seminars
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Bankruptcy Basic Skills, Family Law Basic Skills Program, February 12, 2015 - Present
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Mentoring Family Law Basic Skills Program, February 12, 2015 - Present
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Hearsay Evidence, Annual Judicial Conference, September 11, 2014 - Present
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Impact of Bankruptcy on Domestic Relations, Domestic Relations Judicial Institute, June 6, 2014 - Present
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Bankruptcy Basic Skills, Family Law Basic Skills Program, February 8, 2014 - Present
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Mentoring, Family Law Basic Sills Program, February 6, 2014 - Present
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Program Chair, Family Law Institute, August 9, 2013 - August 11, 2013
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Hearsay Evidence, Family Law Evidence Practicum, March 13, 2013 - Present
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Bankruptcy Basic Skills, Family Law Basic Skills Program, February 7, 2013 - Present
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Mentoring, Family Law Basic Skills Program, February 7, 2013 - Present
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Bankruptcy Basic Skills, Family Law Basic Skills Program, February 24, 2012 - Present
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Mentoring, Family Law Basic Skills Program, February 24, 2012 - Present
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Basic Evidence Fundamentals for Use in Family Law Cases, National Pro Bono Celebration Training, October 26, 2011 - Present
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Immigration at the Crossroads, ALIA Conference, September 16, 2011 - Present
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Impeachment Evidence, Family Law Evidence Practicum, May 14, 2011 - Present
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Same Sex Rights & Family Law – Protecting the Non-Traditional Family in a System of Tradition, University of Denver College of Law, April 4, 2011 - Present
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Bankruptcy Basic Skills, Family Law Basic Skills Program, February 18, 2011 - Present
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Mentoring, Family Law Basic Skills Program, February 18, 2011 - Present
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Moderator for the Judges Panel on New Spousal Maintenance Statute, Family Law Section Luncheon, March 21, 2014 - Present
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Unbundled Representation, National Pro Bono Celebration Training, August 24, 2012 - Present
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Judges Panel on Business Valuations, Family Law Section Luncheon, February 10, 2012 - Present
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Judges Panel on Attorney Fees, Family Law Section Luncheon, February 11, 2011 - Present
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Family Law Issues Affecting Your Immigration Practice, ALIA Luncheon, October 13, 2010 - Present
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Anatomy of a Family Law Case, National Pro Bono Celebration Training, October 29, 2009 - Present
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Bankruptcy 101, Family Law Institute, August 23, 2009 - Present
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Bankruptcy 101, Family Law Institute, August 9, 2009 - Present
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Allocation of Parental Responsibilities, MDIC Luncheon, February 5, 2008 - Present
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Equitable Divorce Settlements, National Business Institute, December 10, 2007 - Present
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Preventing Critical Financial Mistakes During Divorces, National Business Institute, September 27, 2007 - Present
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Working with the Imperfect Client: The Ten Commandments of Client Management, Colorado Bar Association Colorado Legal Education, August 12, 2007 - Present
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Dissolution and Bankruptcy, Family Law Section Luncheon, March 2007
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Relocation, Arapahoe County Bar Association, August 27, 2005 - Present
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Domestic Law in Colorado, National Business Institute, June 2005
- Exploring Essential Issues in Domestic Law, National Business Institute, March 2003
Representative Cases
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In re the Marriage of Ikeler
- Citation: 161 P .3rd 663
- Court: Colorado Supreme Court
- Year: 2007
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In re the Marriage of Ikeler
- Citation: 148 P.3d 347
- Court: Colo. App.
- Year: 2006
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In re the Interest of S.N.V and Concerning C.A.T.C
- Court: Colo. App
- Year: 2011
- Serial Number: 10CA1302
Published Works
Articles
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Clerical Mistakes in Family Law Cases, Family Law Section Newsletter, Summer Issue, 2013
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MontClarion, Denver, Colorado Magazine, Four-Part Article, Fall 2010 - Summer 2011
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Domestic Relations Law & Orders Bench Book, Editor, 2006 and 2009
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The State of Voluntary Unemployment and Underemployment in Colorado, The Colorado Lawyer, November, 2005
Other Affiliations
- Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section (Executive Council)
- Colorado Bar Association, 2014 - 2015 (Family Law Section, Past Chair)
- Colorado Bar Association, 2012 - 2013 (Family Law Section, Chair Elect)
- Denver County Bar Association (Member)
- Arapahoe County Bar Association (Member)
- Jefferson County Bar Association (Member)
- Colorado Bar Association (Family Law Section, Mentoring Committee, Chair)
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Contact
8615 E Dartmouth Ave
Denver, CO 80231
Phone: 720-689-0873
Email: Send a message
Website: http://eckelberrylaw.com/
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