Top Bankruptcy Lawyers From California

Bankruptcy in California represents more than financial relief – it’s a legal tool designed to restore stability and preserve dignity during times of economic hardship. From Silicon Valley entrepreneurs to working families across the state, Californians facing financial distress have access to federal bankruptcy protections through Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13. Each chapter serves a unique purpose: liquidation, reorganization, or structured repayment. California’s robust legal infrastructure ensures that individuals and businesses can seek protection from creditors, halt wage garnishments, and strategically reset their financial standing. Selecting the right attorney is critical in this process. That’s why we’ve identified a distinguished group of top-rated bankruptcy attorneys in California – renowned for their legal acumen, integrity, and commitment to client-centered solutions tailored to the complexities of California’s financial landscape.

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Tristan Brown
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Immigration
Practice Areas: Asylum, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Citizenship & Naturalization, Visa & Permits
Michael J. Berger
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Foreclosure
Mario T Langone
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Credit Repair
Melissa N. Engle
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Civil Rights, Employment, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits & Disputes, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Commercial Real Estate, Constitutional, Construction & Development, Contracts & Agreements, ...
Marc C. Forsythe
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Credit Repair, Litigation
Van C. Durrer II
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Gaming, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Commercial Real Estate, Construction & Development, Corporate & Incorporation, Creditor Debtor Rights, ...
Brian J. Mcgoldrick
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Probate, Visa & Permits
Jonathan J. Lo
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate & Incorporation, Debt & Lending, ...
Jessica S. Wellington
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Creditor Debtor Rights, Litigation
Richard B. Rodriguez
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Asylum, Car Accidents, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Citizenship & Naturalization, Commercial Real Estate, DUI & DWI, ...
Amber Crothall
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Commercial Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Debt & Lending, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, ...
Priscilla C. Solario
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Alimony, Brain Injury, Business Litigation, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Christopher Tayback
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Employment, Entertainment & Sports, Environmental, Health Care, Lawsuits & Disputes, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Law, Arbitration, Banking & Finance, Class Action, Corporate & Incorporation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Litigation, ...
Gary Ray Fraley

Gary Ray Fraley

  • Fraley & Fraley, Sacramento Bankruptcy Attorneys
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Creditor Debtor Rights, Debt & Lending
Randall V. Sutter
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Employment, Insurance
Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Law, Appeals, Arbitration, Business Litigation, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, ...
Sevan Gorginian
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Creditor Debtor Rights, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills
Daniel J King
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Landlord & Tenant
Jason Vogelpohl
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Foreclosure
Paul F. Ready
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Agriculture, Banking & Finance, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Commercial Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, ...
Lilly Ann Tejeda
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Immigration
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Citizenship & Naturalization, Family-Based Immigration, Visa & Permits
Deepalie Milie Joshi
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Commercial Real Estate, Constitutional, Contracts & Agreements, ...
Anika Renaud-Kim
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Brette L. Evans
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, ...
Clifford Chigbu
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning, Family, Immigration, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Car Accidents, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Norma Duenas
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills
Elliot W. Gale
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Creditor Debtor Rights, Debt & Lending

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