Santa Barbara County Bankruptcy Lawyers

Jason Riddick is an experienced and entrepreneurial business litigator representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants in state and federal courts throughout the country. Jason’s practice focuses on complex business litigation, including contract and business tort disputes, defamation, securities, trade secrets, and corporate governance disputes. Jason also represents clients in connection with internal investigations, class actions, SEC enforcement matters, FINRA inquiries, arbitrations, and employment matters.

Jason’s clients include financial institutions, registered representatives, employers, entertainment and pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers, insurers, investors, and high net worth individuals. Jason has extensive expertise with trial and pretrial motions, taking and defending depositions, and devising trial and settlement...

Skilled, polite and thorough. Free consultations. Certified Bankruptcy Specialist, California State Bar. Practice includes bankruptcy related litigation. Over 27 years experience serving debtors and creditors regarding insolvency issues.

Business attorney with demonstrated record of success in high-stakes litigation. Adviser to multi-national corporations, growth-focused startups, closely held companies and non-governmental organizations. Skilled in dispute resolution, class actions, insurance, financial and regulatory actions. Experience growing businesses from idea to exit. Founder of and adviser to multiple companies in U.S. and abroad.

Louis J. Esbin is a Financial Lawyer with over twenty-four years of experience in Bankruptcy, Commercial Law, Secured and Unsecured Transactions, Buy-Outs, and Litigation, representing individuals, small businesses, corporate start-ups, as well as clients from Wall Street Broker Dealers, Las Vegas Casinos, Banks, and Nonbank Lenders. He is the only Certified Bankruptcy Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization practicing in the Santa Clarita Valley. He was a founding member and during 2008, he was president of the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association (with 160 members the second largest consumer bankruptcy attorney association in the...

Cynthia Grande grew up in San Pedro, California, in a heavily Spanish-speaking neighborhood. Her parents immigrated to the United States from El Salvador and pushed her to be the most educated woman she could be. She witnessed first-hand the number of friends and neighbors that did not have the legal help they needed due to language barriers, lack of resources, education, or just plain fear. The struggles these people went through and their need for help is what inspired Cynthia to become the attorney she is today.

Cynthia earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Southern California, and later, her...

I focus on the area of family law, including divorce and related matters such as child custody, child support, paternity, spousal support and property division. I also represent clients in matters involving guardianship and dissolution of domestic partnerships. I will take time to learn about you, your family, and your goals. When taking your case, I want to learn what you hope to accomplish and what your family needs in order to get back on track. I will then develop a detailed case management plan designed to achieve realistic goals for you and your family. Throughout the legal process, I will keep...

James D. Miller focuses on bankruptcy, employment and business litigation as well as small business formations and start-ups. Mr. Miller earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego, and his law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. Mr. Miller served as a San Diego Law Review member ranking in the top 2% of his class. Directly after graduating, Mr. Miller worked with a prominent, national law firm representing large corporations and high profile tech companies in both venture capital and IPO financing, as well as defending employment class...

I completed my undergraduate schooling at Boston University, but don’t worry; I don’t talk funny. At Boston University, I achieved a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an accounting concentration and graduated with magna cum laude honors. That just means you’ve got a smart guy on your side. After Boston, I returned back to Los Angeles and attended Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, graduating and receiving my Juris Doctorate, my law degree. It is while I was at Loyola Law School that I was an assistant clerk for the honorable Judge Alan Ahart, Judge for the Central District...

My practice focuses on estate planning and helping investors recover losses caused by unethical or incompetent financial advisers. I am the managing attorney at Basalt Legal PLLC, a law firm nestled in Washington wine country but serving clients throughout Washington State and California.

Gregory S. Hartman is an attorney, CPA, and Certified Insolvency & Restructuring Advisor (credential pending). Mr. Hartman's practice involves representing both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings. He has expertise in chapter 11 businesses reorganization. Prior to starting Hartman Bankruptcy Law, Mr. Hartman represented secured creditors and trustees in bankruptcy cases. Mr. Hartman also worked for the United States Trustee's Office where he worked in an oversight role of chapter 11 cases and trustee administration. Mr. Hartman is a long-time resident of the Bay Area, living in the East Bay with his wife...

Mr. Wood began his legal career with the view of developing a personally rewarding practice by working directly with individuals and families. He draws upon his financial background to apply creative approaches to complex Bankruptcy issues. Mr. Wood currently provides Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 services to his clients. Prior to establishing his firm, Mr. Wood worked at a prominate Bankruptcy Law Firm counseling clients in the areas of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and in Consumer Litigation. Mr. Wood has also worked as a project manager for Morgan Stanley Capital International and in portfolio management at Mellon...

Fred W. Schwinn is a licensed attorney admitted to practice in the States of California and Kansas. Fred is the shareholder and owner of the Consumer Law Center, Inc. His practice is dedicated exclusively to representing consumer debtors in bankruptcy, stopping predatory and abusive consumer lending practices, and protecting consumers from illegal debt collection activity.

In 1997, Fred graduated from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas where he organized and volunteered at the law school's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site. While other law students were training in the law school's legal clinic, Fred began his legal career in...

Melody Trujillo is a graduate of McGeorge School of Law who brings to her clients 28 years of legal practice. She and her partner have successfully litigated thousands of cases in Southern California. Ms. Trujillo practices primarily in Family Law representing clients in Hemet, Riverside, San Bernardino, Victorville and all of the San Diego Courts. She is dedicated to her clients. The attorneys and paralegals at Trujillo & Trujillo, APLC are all caring individuals who put their client's needs as paramount. Each paralegal has at minimum a paralegal certificate and an Associate Degree. The...

Injured? Going up against an insurance company? At the Law Offices of Mark S. Nelson, you pay nothing if there's no recovery. No attorney's fees. No expenses. Nothing. Their team of trial lawyers knows you face a tough battle against insurance companies and large corporations and take this burden off your shoulders. Learn more at your free consultation. Filing for bankruptcy can be a difficult decision. Attempting to tackle this decision alone is even more difficult. Contact us for assistance with resolving any bankruptcy issues including the following: Bankruptcy Non-Bankruptcy Alternatives Lawsuits Foreclosures Stop Garnishments Family law is complex. Our team is versed in a number of...

Scott Mitchell is highly experienced in a wide range of legal matters, including bankruptcy, personal injury, criminal defense, and divorce. He has handled thousands of cases, developing an in-depth knowledge and a nuanced understanding of many areas of the law. Nothing substitutes real-world experience and proven knowledge, and with Attorney Mitchell, you have access to a seasoned attorney who knows the ins and outs of many state and federal courts. He works hard for his clients in order to get the right results. If you would like to see how Attorney Mitchell can help you, call for a FREE consultation.

I am a founding partner of Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Patrick P.C., and practice in the areas of bankruptcy and consumer litigation. In bankruptcy, I represent both consumer debtors and businesses in chapter 7, 11, and 13 matters. In consumer litigation, I represent consumers in litigation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Telephone Consumer Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and the Rosenthal Act and has handled cases in those areas before both state and federal courts. I also have experience with appeals, having worked on cases before the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel and the Ninth Circuit Court...

Mr. Carpenter has been a member of the State Bar of California since 1985. He brings considerable legal experience with corporate, business, and financial transactions. Mr. Carpenter’s legal experience includes buying and selling of businesses, stock, assets and professional practices, commercial finance and lending transactions, licensing and regulatory franchising, employment, and labor matters. Mr. Carpenter has closed business transactions with aggregate financial value exceeding $750 million during his career with Fortune 500 companies and small businesses. Commercial transactions have included purchases, sales and leases, intellectual property, mergers, acquisitions, technology development, financing, and various other business transactions. Prior to Brooks &...

Hi! I'm Scott M. Johnson and I am founding Partner of Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Patrick PC. I graduated Cum Laude from the University of California, Los Angeles with a major in American Literature, then attended Santa Clara University Law School and graduated Cum Laude. Prior to starting Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Patrick, P.C., I worked for a consumer bankruptcy law firm assisting debtors. I have represented hundreds of Debtors in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy cases throughout Northern California, successfully helping them to discharge the burdensome debt, keep their homes, and restore their credit. Scott also represents consumers in...

Christian Pedersen was born in Seattle and raised in Solano County. He graduated in Brigham Young University majoring in finance, and then was admitted to Arizona State’s law school and MBA program. While in school, Mr. Pedersen earned a certificate in Law, Science, and Technology from the Sandra Day O’Connor school of law, and worked in a legal clinic that provided legal services to startup businesses. Mr. Pedersen focused on entrepreneurship and solar energy technology. Mr. Pedersen worked in the solar industry performing transactional legal work and business analytics. After drafting thousands of documents, Mr. Pedersen decided...

Candace opened her own law practice in 1996. Candace’s law practice focuses on helping clients with their bankruptcy and business needs. For the past 27 years, Candace has devoted her law practice to assisting individuals and businesses through the difficult process of bankruptcy and reorganization after carefully examining all options with her clients. Candace helps her clients navigate through the difficult and stressful process of filing for protection under the federal bankruptcy law. Candace has fought for the rights of numerous individuals and businesses facing economic uncertainty which has required representation in the federal Bankruptcy Courts, and advising...

Peter G. Macaluso began practicing bankruptcy law over 19 years ago. In that time, Pete has seen thousands of bankruptcy cases to completion and helped many individuals, families, and small businesses in the greater Sacramento area gain financial freedom. Pete's primary focus is on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases and has a great deal of experience in bankruptcy litigation. If you are facing credit card or medical debts, wage garnishment, home foreclosure, or other debt issues, Peter G. Macaluso has the experience to develop a plan to get your life back on track. As a bankruptcy attorney, Pete...

Hi! I'm Elliot W. Gale, I am a managing partner at Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Patrick PC. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Florida in 2004 and love all things "Gators" related. Later, I earned my Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University in 2008 which started my career in law. Prior to opening my own firm, I was a Senior Associate at a consumer bankruptcy law firm for 9+ years and oversaw more than one thousand Chapter 7, chapter 13 filings and argued before both the 9th Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel and the 9th Circuit Court of...

Stephan helps individuals and businesses resolve tax controversies and minimize tax liability. He is a tax attorney with the NewPoint Law Group. The mission of NewPoint Law Group is to provide the highest level of client service in the areas of taxation, estate planning, business law, and real property law. Our team of tax attorneys and professionals is motivated by the relentless pursuit of helping our clients achieve their goals.

I handle bankruptcy cases, as well as litigation in state court, federal court, and the bankruptcy court. My practice is based in Sonoma County, but I also represent clients in the counties of Napa, Mendocino, Lake, and Marin. The majority of my practice is focused on matters that require extensive litigation and trials, with a particular focus on consumer financial issues, including wrongful foreclosures and debt collection practices. I am a native of Santa Rosa, and a British citizen by descent.

Siles & Foster is devoted exclusively to representing injured and disabled workers with Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability and SSI claims. Our Attorneys are certified specialists in Workers’ Compensation. We also represent individuals before the Bankruptcy Court for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy protection.

For the past two decades, I have dedicated my practice exclusively to bankruptcy law, serving consumer and business debtors and addressing my clients' needs first. As a father of four and a widower, my journey has imbued me with a deep sense of empathy and understanding, qualities I bring to my professional life as a California bankruptcy lawyer and business owner. My approach is always one of non-judgmental support and guidance. Being fluent in Spanish, I am committed to serving a diverse range of clients. My firm operates out of two offices located in San Clemente and Palm Desert, allowing...

Since 1974, The Gibbs Law Firm, APC has provided unparalleled service in a variety of legal matters throughout Southern California. Prospective clients can expect the same resources as many large firms, without sacrificing the personalized focus and attention that comes with a modest-sized staff. The Gibbs Law Firm, APC has forged many alliances across its long history, and will use all the tools at its disposal to obtain the results you seek. Whether you have residential, commercial or manufactured housing real estate problems, seek advice on any aspect of business operation, require representation in Bankruptcy proceedings or need assistance with...

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EDUCATION
Graduated from Paramount High School, Paramount, California, 1962
Graduated from California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, California, 1968. B.S. Degree in Social Sciences. B.S Degree in Political Science.
Graduated from Southwestern University School of Law,...

James R. Selth is recognized as one of the leading consumer and small business bankruptcy attorneys in California and is a State Bar Certified Legal Specialist in bankruptcy law. Attorney Selth takes a hands-on approach to each case he handles. He is dedicated to the highest level of client satisfaction and has helped hundreds of clients emerge from bankruptcy with the goal of discharge and a "fresh start." In addition to representing debtors and creditors in a variety of matters, James R. Selth has years of experience representing financial institutions and mortgage lenders in state courts and bankruptcy courts throughout...

Kevin Hahn, a founding partner of Hahn Attorney, LLP, graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Mr. Hahn received his Juris Doctorate from Chapman University School of Law in 2003 where he was a two-time recipient of the Provost Academic Scholarship. In 2002, Mr. Hahn served as a Judicial Extern to the Honorable Robert W. Alberts, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Central District of California, Santa Ana. Mr. Hahn was admitted to practice law in the State of California in June 2004 and is...

Practicing family law since 1981, Jeffery S. Graff boasts more than 35 years of legal experience. In that time, Attorney Graff has handled thousands of cases covering a variety of issues. He has a firm grasp on the Ventura County and Los Angeles County procedures in regards to child custody, visitation, support, and other similar matters. Most importantly, Attorney Graff understands the overwhelming emotion and frustration that can come into play in these types of cases. That is why he provides compassionate and personalized legal counsel every step of the way. Attorney Graff is there to answer any questions you...

Iyse Klavir specializes in the practice of bankruptcy law at her law firm Klavir & Associates based in Lancaster, CA in the Antelope Valley with a satellite office in Woodland Hills, CA serving the San Fernando Valley. Worker's Compensation and Personal Injury cases are also areas of consiberable practice focus and experience. Ilyse Klavir assisted nearly a thousand debtors last year through the bankruptcy process. She was recognized with the William J. Lasarow Award by the Debtor Assistance Project for her work on behalf of debtors. Ilyse Klavir has over 20 years of experience as an executive,...

Amir practices all areas of family law, including child custody and support issues, mediation, and litigation.

I am an experienced bankruptcy and adoption lawyer. I am licensed in California and Nevada so I handle cases in both states. I understand all of the steps and important matters relating to these legal proceedings. I have represented hundreds of debtors and adoption clients. Please feel free to call (818) 714-2200 or e-mail us for a FREE consultation or visit our websites http://www.liverpoollegal.com for more information.

Raj Wadhwani is a Southern California bankruptcy lawyer and a founding shareholder at the firm Wadhwani & Shanfeld. Attorney Wadhwani has more than 17 years of experience practicing as an attorney. He has a Bankruptcy Board Certification from the American Board of Certification, and he is also a licensed real estate broker. Mr. Wadhwani received his J.D. from the Southwestern University School of Law. Get in touch with his firm for a no-cost case evaluation.

Attorney Madaen has been active in litigation whether in Bankruptcy, real estate, or contract litigation since becoming attorney in February of 2004. He attended California State University Los Angeles for his undergrad school in international business and economy. He have been constantly in trade and business and he was the owner of several businesses. He speaks Spanish and Farsi. He strive to give the best services to clients.

G. Thomas Martin, III (Tom) is a successful Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Consumer Law attorney. His practice focuses on consumer advocacy in Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas.

Tom has handled thousands of cases, affording him invaluable experience and knowledge. Further, he has unique insight acquired from prior work in insurance defense litigation. Tom is dedicated to providing personal attention and quality representation at reasonable prices.

Tom has received many honors and awards. He has been named among the Top 15 and Top 10 Most Active consumer law attorneys in the United States. Additionally, he has been recognized as a Southern...

As a partner at Donahoe & Young LLP, Santa Clarita attorney Mark T. Young offers legal services for bankruptcy, business law, estate planning and civil litigation issues. He has more than 35 years of experience in the legal community. Mr. Young received his undergraduate degree from the University of California Los Angeles and his Juris Doctor from the University Of California Davis School Of Law. He is AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell®. In addition to his legal work, he serves on the board of directors of the Santa Clarita Community Development Corporation. Contact his firm today for a complimentary consultation.