Raj Wadhwani

Raj Wadhwani is a founding shareholder of Wadhwani & Shanfeld and a Los Angeles-area bankruptcy lawyer serving consumers and businesses facing serious financial pressure. His practice includes Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, foreclosure protection, debt settlement, and related debt relief matters. He also assists clients with estate planning. Wadhwani helps individuals and business owners evaluate available options, understand the bankruptcy process, and pursue practical steps toward greater financial stability.

Wadhwani earned his Juris Doctor from Southwestern University School of Law. He was admitted to practice in California in 1997 and became a Board Certified Bankruptcy Specialist through the American Board of Certification in 2009. His legal education, bankruptcy certification, and extensive case experience support his ability to analyze debts, assets, income, exemptions, and repayment concerns while explaining complex financial and legal issues in clear terms.

Wadhwani has more than 27 years of bankruptcy experience and has handled over 15,000 bankruptcy filings for consumers and businesses. In 1998, he helped pilot Best Case Bankruptcy software, which became widely used by bankruptcy practitioners. He also participated in an electronic filing pilot program and became the first attorney to electronically file a bankruptcy case in the Central District of California, reflecting his early involvement with technology-driven bankruptcy practice.

Raj Wadhwani is admitted to practice in all California state courts and federal district courts, as well as district courts in New York, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. His professional memberships include the State Bar of California, the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. By combining specialized bankruptcy knowledge with practical guidance, he helps clients address debt, protect important assets, and work toward a more manageable financial future.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Wadhwani & Shanfeld
• Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
• Member, Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Southwestern University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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