Stephen L. Heller

Stephen L. Heller is the owner and president of Heller & Thyen, P.A., with offices serving clients in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and other communities across the state. He helps individuals seek debt relief and financial stability through bankruptcy and represents injured clients in personal injury matters. His work includes helping clients address financial pressures, insurance issues, negligence claims, and legal matters that affect their long-term recovery.

Heller earned his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul in 1993. He also received his B.A. from the College of St. Thomas in 1990. His education provided a foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, negotiation, and practical problem solving. This training supports his ability to guide clients through bankruptcy cases, injury claims, financial disputes, and court proceedings with clear advice and careful preparation.

Heller has practiced bankruptcy law for more than 25 years and has helped thousands of clients obtain debt relief. He also has more than 30 years of experience helping injured people protect their rights and pursue compensation after negligence-related harm. His experience includes motor vehicle accidents, dog attacks, dangerous premises claims, other negligence matters, and nearly one thousand Minnesota No-Fault Act arbitrations as both an advocate and a neutral arbitrator.

Stephen L. Heller is licensed to practice in Minnesota and California and is admitted before the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. He is a member of the Minnesota Association for Justice, the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Stearns/Benton Bar Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Recognized as a Super Lawyer by Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine, he helps clients address bankruptcy, injury, and financial challenges with practical guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner & President, Heller & Thyen, P.A.
• Member, Minnesota Association of Justice
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, Stearns/Benton Bar Association
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
• Past President, John E. Simonett Inns of Court

Licensed State

• California
• Minnesota

Education

• William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• College of St. Thomas, St. Paul
  Bachelor of Arts

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