Jeff D. Hoffman

Jeff D. Hoffman is an Oakland attorney at the Law Office of Jeff D. Hoffman, who represents clients in personal injury and bankruptcy law matters. His injury practice includes motor vehicle accidents, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, truck accidents, slip-and-fall claims, dog bites, and construction accidents. He also helps people facing serious debt problems through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt reduction, foreclosure prevention, loan modification, and creditor harassment matters.

Jeff earned his J.D. from New College of California School of Law in San Francisco, a school known for its public-interest focus. During law school, he volunteered with the Housing Clinic and helped defend tenants facing eviction. His legal education followed a 20-year career as a trucker and helped launch a practice that later included environmental law, bankruptcy, and personal injury representation.

Jeff represents injured clients seeking compensation for medical care, lost wages, economic losses, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. He handles negotiations with insurance companies, property owners, and other responsible parties. His bankruptcy practice assists clients with unsecured debts, wage garnishment, foreclosure, repossession, credit card balances, medical bills, and creditor collection activity. Before focusing on bankruptcy, he practiced environmental law and defended tenants from eviction.

Jeff D. Hoffman draws on professional and life experience when advising people facing injuries or significant financial pressure. He personally evaluates bankruptcy and debt-reduction options and helps clients understand how different choices can affect homes, vehicles, wages, and other assets. His personal injury work is handled on a contingency-fee basis, while his bankruptcy practice focuses on practical routes toward debt relief and financial stability. His work addresses immediate legal concerns while helping clients evaluate longer-term financial consequences and recovery options. He has volunteered hundreds of hours to causes he supports and continues to emphasize direct, individualized client guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Jeff D. Hoffman
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• New College of California School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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