FIGHTING FOR
THE UNDERDOG™
Animal Attorneys for Colorado & Texas
AMERICA’S ANIMAL ATTORNEYS
As Animal Lawyers, we represent people and pets in Colorado, & Texas and can help with a wide range of animal law issues including our specialty topics:
Pet Custody Disputes, Dog Bite Defense, and Representation for Service Animal Discrimination
ANIMAL LAW
We understand how important your pet is to you. That is why our animal attorneys fight for the underdog in dog bite defense, aggressive or dangerous animal defense, suing police departments when cops shoot dogs, and civil actions such as pet custody (replevin or partition), small claims matters, parvo-puppy purchases from pet stores, personal injury, Equine, and pet trusts and estate planning.
If you have a problem involving your pet, we can help, no matter what problem you face!
SERVICE ANIMAL
REPRESENTATION
Our animal lawyers are experienced with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (the Colorado version of the ADA), and the Fair Housing Act and are ready to fight for you and your rights to be free from discrimination related to your use of a service animal. Whether you are facing housing, transportation, employment, or access discrimination based on your disability,The Animal Law Firm has the knowledge, experience, and compassion to get you and your service animal the justice Federal and State Law provides!
DEFENDING ANIMAL
RIGHTS ACTIVISTS
Animal liberation activists turn to The Animal Law Firm when they need a defense for protecting animals. You risk your lives and your freedom to save and protect sentient beings; let the animal law attorneys at The Animal Law Firm protect you! Animal rights is a social justice matter and our animal lawyers see and understand you. We know what it is like to face opposition to our values and beliefs and we are ready to defend you when you are facing criminal charges for yours. Let us help you help others.
PET
CUSTODY
Pet custody is a real thing and can be just as emotionally intense and devastating as child custody. The Animal Law Firm has been prosecuting and defending pet custody cases for ten years, keeping families together and helping former cohabitating partners make arrangements that are realistic for their needs. No matter what arrangement was made regarding your pet before, during, or after a breakup or the end of a pet-watching situation, our animal attorneys have the experience and knowledge you need to keep your pet safe or get your pet back from a vengeful ex-partner, family member, or former friend.
OUR TEAM
Attorney and Founder
Kristina M. Bergsten, Esquire
Kristina Bergsten is the owner and founder of The Animal Law Firm. She started practicing animal law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania before moving to Colorado to be close to mountains and, of course, lots of animals! As a vegan, her passion for animal rights extends to every area of her life. Her current pet projects (pun intended) consist of writing, directing, and producing her podcast, titled "Fighting for the Underdog", founding a charitable foundation to help human and animal welfare organizations, writing novels, and spending lots of time with her furry children, Maggie and Sophie.
Kristina is a 2018 COBALT Class graduate, a Board Member of Colorado Voters for Animals and the Denver Indian Family Welfare Center, an active member of the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations, a member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, and a nationally and internationally recognized animal advocate.
Associate Attorney
Cerridwyn Nordstrom, Esquire
Cerridwyn Nordstrom is a legally blind attorney licensed in Colorado. She was born and raised in southern Colorado and attended the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. As a lifelong animal enthusiast and guide dog user, she is particularly passionate about the rights of service dogs and their handlers. Her capstone project in law school focused on current service dog policy and the ongoing struggles service dog handlers face. Outside of work, she is a hiking enthusiast and loves spending time with her menagerie of animals, including frogs, a gecko and a pair of axolotls, Aurora and Moira.
Cerridwyn is an active member of the National Federation of the Blind, the National Association of Guide Dog Users, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and the Colorado Disability Bar Association.
Sophie
Sophie Bergsten is the Office Manager. Like any office manager, no one is exactly sure what she does, but she is always here and never on time. Sophie is self-appointed to oversee Maggie’s work and is rarely satisfied with it. Sophie also likes to insert herself into video depositions and virtual court. In her free time, Sophie can be found sleeping in her cat tower, scheming to get outside, chasing grasshoppers, and yelling at Kristina for pets and cuddles.
Maggie
Maggie Bergsten is the administrative assistant for The Animal Law Firm. Her duties include mail alerts, package alerts, miscellaneous alerts during phone calls and virtual court, office safety checks, retrieving dropped pens, and brightening office morale. Occasionally she can be found sleeping on the job, but her cheerful attitude and organizational skills make her an invaluable part of the team. In her free time she can be found running 5ks, chasing squirrels, and mountaineering.
© 2025 by The Animal Law Firm. All rights reserved. Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Sitemap
Powered By Center Street Digital