Kristina M. Bergsten
Fighting for the Underdog!
Animal welfare is my passion and my office seeks to use the justice system to create a world where animal welfare is the primary consideration in any animal case.
We work on all kinds of animal related cases. If you have a problem involving an animal, call us today at 1-844-738-5299 to talk to us about how we can help you.
- Animal & Dog Law
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
We offer a 30 minute paid initial consultation for a fee of $100. Please note that a paid consultation does not form an attorney-client relationship. Our animal lawyers strictly follow this Rule. The purpose of an initial consultation is to determine whether or not our animal lawyers can help you and whether or not you and our office want to work together.
- Colorado
- Colorado Supreme Court
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- New Jersey
- New Jersey Courts
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- Pennsylvania
- Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
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- English: Spoken, Written
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- The Animal Law Firm
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- Berman and Asbel, LLC
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- Law Clerk
- Supreme Court of Ohio
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- Law Clerk
- Franklin County Public Defender's Office
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- The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
- J.D. (2012)
- American Indian Council; Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF)
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- Ohio State University - Columbus
- B.A. (2008)
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- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- 2022
- Peer Reviewed 5.0/5.0
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Services
- Top Contributor Award
- Avvo
- 2018
- Top Environmental Attorney
- Mainline Today
- 2015
- State Bar of Colorado # 50663
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- Denver Bar Association
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- Colorado Bar Association
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- Colorado Women's Bar Association
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- MVL Denver Indian Center Clinic
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- Project Safeguard
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- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association
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- Colorado Voters for Animals
- Board Member
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- Denver Indian Family Welfare Center
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- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
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- Pulling Back the Curtain on Imposters within the Animal Welfare Community, Inspector Bark Podcast
- Fighting for the Underdog Podcast
- 2021-2023
What IS an animal lawyer??
The number one question I get asked when I introduce myself as an #animallawyer is: what kind of cases do I work on? I tried to include everything in this video, but my office handles A LOT! The short version is: if you have a problem and it involves an animal, give us a call at 303-623-4000 because we can probably help you. #fightingfortheunderdog
AFL Answers - Part 1: ESA and Service Animal Registration Websites
Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law Firm discusses Emotional Support Animals, Service Animals, and Registration websites and the problems with those websites. Watch the video to learn more about...
ALF Answer Why Pet Law is so Important for Changing the Law
Kristina Bergsten, Esquire of The Animal Law Firm discusses why Pet Law is so important to help make the necessary changes in the law to get pets recognized as more...
ALF Answers How Can I Get Triple Damages? The Consumer Protection Act
Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law firm discusses how you can possibly get triple damages, attorney fees, and punitive for your out of pocket costs (or losses) when you...
ALF Answers How Much is a Service Dog Worth
Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law Firm discusses how service animals are valued. #fightingfortheunderdog #animallaw #theanimallawfirm #animalwelfare #animalrights #animallawyer #animalattorney #petlawyer #petattorney #doglawyer #dogbitelawyer #dogattorney #dogbiteattorney #animallawyer #animalattorney #petlawyer...
ALF Answers How to Protect Yourself if Sued for Pet Custody
Kristina Bergsten, Esquire of The Animal Law Firm discusses the ways you can protect yourself if you are sued for pet custody. #fightingfortheunderdog #animallaw #theanimallawfirm #animalwelfare #animalrights #animallawyer #animalattorney #petlawyer...
ALF Answers Non traditional Animals as ESAs
Kristina Bergsten, Esquire, with The Animal Law Firm discusses non-traditional animals, such as sheep, pigs, and chickens as emotional support animals, and the unique legal challenges they face. #fightingfortheunderdog #animallaw...
ALF Answers Part 3 Why is No One Suing ESA:Service Animal Registration Websites
Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law Firm asks the question, why is no one suing these service and support animal registration websites? She discusses how these have no legal...
ALF Answers TikTok Pet Custody Phenomenon
Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law Firm discusses the pet custody phenomenon sweeping TikTok and what you can do to protect yourself and your pet! #fightingfortheunderdog #animallaw #theanimallawfirm #animalwelfare...
ALF Answers Turning Tides of Animal Law and Pets as Property Designation
Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law Firm discusses how animal law is changing in this modern world and how the "pets are property" classification is finally seeing laws that...
ALF Answers What About Horses
Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law Firm talks about horses (and other animals) who are clients of ALF and the different legal issues they face. #fightingfortheunderdog #animallaw #theanimallawfirm #animalwelfare...
ALF Answers What is Pet Custody
Kristina Bergsten, Esq. of The Animal Law Firm explains the different scenarios that make up "pet custody," from former lovers to dog sitters - anyone who is not letting you...
ALF Answers What to Look for When Looking for an Animal Attorney
Kristina Bergsten, Esquire of The Animal Law Firm discusses the different types of "animal lawyers" advertising on the Internet and what to look for to find the right lawyer for...
ALF Answers - Groomers and Industrial Hair Dryers that Cook Dogs Alive
Kristina Bergsten, Esquire, with The Animal Law Firm, talks about the little known horror of industrial hairdryers (read: dog-microwaves) at grooming facilities and how your pet may end up getting...
ALF Answers - Part 2: How do I make my Animal an ESA or Service Animal
Kristina Bergsten, Esquire, of The Animal Law Firm answers the burning question: How do I make my animal an Emotional Support or Service Animal? #fightingfortheunderdog #animallaw #theanimallawfirm #animalwelfare #animalrights #animallawyer...
ALF Answers - Special Edition: Help an Underdog!
Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law Firm makes a special plea to you to help an underdog! PLEASE HELP ZION! Write letters to the Town of Parker Mayor and...
ALF Answers - the Amish and How to Avoid Buying from Puppy Mills
Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law Firm discusses how to spot a puppy mill (or "backyard breeder"), and the Amish community's unfortunate reputation for having puppy mills. #fightingfortheunderdog #animallaw...
ALF Answers - When a Shelter Steals Your Pet
Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law Firm discusses shelters and rescues stealing pets from people and what to do about it! #fightingfortheunderdog #animallaw #theanimallawfirm #animalwelfare #animalrights #animallawyer #animalattorney #petlawyer...
The Animal Law Firm Answering Questions Help! The Shelter won't give back my Dog
Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law Firm discusses potential solutions and pitfalls when you give your pet to a shelter or rescue. #fightingfortheunderdog #animallaw #theanimallawfirm #animalwelfare #animalrights #animallawyer #animalattorney...
The Animal Law Firm Answering Your Questions Feeding Stray Cats
In some cities/counties it is illegal (yes, illegal) to feed stray cats. Here's some information and guidelines for what to do if you're charged with the "crime" of feeding stray...
The Animal Law Firm Answering Questions Domestic Violence and Pets
Kristina Bergsten, Esquire with The Animal Law Firm discusses domestic violence and pets. Often, pets are used as pawns in the domestic violence cycle. Fortunately, some states have options to...
The Animal Law Firm Answering Questions Renting and Dog Accused of Biting
#fightingfortheunderdog #animallaw #theanimallawfirm #animalwelfare #animalrights #animallawyer #animalattorney #petlawyer #petattorney #doglawyer #dogbitelawyer #dogattorney #dogbiteattorney #animallawyer #animalattorney #petlawyer #petattorney #veganlawyer #veganattorney #theanimallawfirm #ALF #animallawfirm #theALF #esa #emotionalsupportanimal #emotionalsupportdog #serviceanimal #servicedog #fairhousingact #FHA...
The Animal Law Firm Authority Magazine Top 5 Things to be the TopDOG Lawyer in Your Field
Kristina Bergsten with The Animal Law Firm answers Authority Magazine's question: What 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field of Law? Check out this...
- Q. Can animal control give me a ticket for an incident they never showed up to and happened a week ago ?
- A: Yes. They can file a criminal complaint against you with just a complaint (verbal or written) from the alleged victim. It would be in your best interest to hire an attorney to advocate for you at court. These dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog charges are serious, carrying with them a maximum penalty of up to 1 year in jail.
- Q. So my mom won’t let my dad have my dog over to his house cause my dog is comforting her new boyfriend who is bipolar
- A: Yes legally you can take your dog to your dad’s house and leave him there.
- Q. If I bought a dog from somebody and they weren't up to date on the shots and I wanted to return the dog and get a refund
- A: Depending on where the dog came from, it is very likely a PACFA violation. Age could also be a problem (a dog sold too young (i.e., less than 8 weeks old) to receive certain shots is a violation - although dogs do not have all their shots at 8 weeks due to boosters being necessary over a period of time). If the dog doesn’t have all its shots and you love the dog, I would recommend keeping the dog and suing the seller for the value of the shots because giving the dog back to someone who was too irresponsible to give the dog the required shots in the first place might result in the dog getting very sick or worse.
