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Irvine Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

David J. Hallstrom, Esq.

5.0
10 Reviews

  • 15615 Alton Pkwy, Ste. 450, Irvine, CA 92618

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers

  • We focus our practice exclusively on trust and probate litigation, seeking to defend your loved one’s legacy while protecting your interests. If your loved one’s legacy is at... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersTrust Litigation, Probate With a Will, and 12 more

Paul J. Kurtzhall Esq.
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Aldrich & Bonnefin, PLC

5.0
1 Review

  • 1920 Main Street, Suite 800, Irvine, CA 92614

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers1 award

  • Since 1985, Aldrich & Bonnefin, PLC has been committed to meeting the needs of California's financial institutions.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBanking Law, Business Law, and 24 more

  • Free Consultation

Janet M. Bonnefin
Principal
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Heston & Heston Attorneys at Law

4.6
8 Reviews

  • 19700 Fairchild Road, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92612-2512

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Certified Bankruptcy and Family Law Specialists

  • Bankruptcy LawyersConsumer Bankruptcy, Chapters 7 and 13, and 13 more

Richard Heston
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Malcolm & Cisneros

5.0
9 Reviews

  • 4 Venture, Suite 395, Irvine, CA 92618+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • A law firm practicing bankruptcy law.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCommercial Law, Business Litigation In The Bankruptcy, and 5 more

William G. Malcolm
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates, PC

4.5
2 Reviews

  • 200 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 1230, Irvine, CA 92618+8 locations

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • Over 50 Million Recovered--Our firm is experienced in injury matters & understands the difficult time you're going through. We'll guide you through the process and... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersAirbnb Accident, Amazon Delivery Truck Accident, and 51 more

  • Free Consultation

Scott Hanssler
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Chini Law

5.0
124 Reviews

  • 2102 Business Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Aggressive Southern California DUI Defense. If you have been arrested, Call Immediately for a Free Case Evaluation.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersDUI/DWI

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Ron Chini
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Tang & Associates PLC

4.9
119 Reviews

  • 17875 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 150 & 250, Irvine, CA 92614+12 locations

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Clearing Debt. Creating Futures.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Defense, and 8 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Kevin Tang
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Shulman Bastian Friedman & Bui LLP

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  • 100 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 600, Irvine, CA 92618+1 location

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers1 award

  • Shulman Bastian Friedman & Bui LLP specializes in bankruptcy, business reorganization law, business litigation, employment law, insurance bad faith, errors and omissions... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersReorganization, Creditors' Rights Law, and 7 more

Leonard M. Shulman
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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The Maggio Law Firm

4.8
114 Reviews

  • 420 Exchange, Suite 270, Irvine, CA 92602

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer4 awards

  • Aggressive, experienced Family Law and Divorce attorney ready to represent you.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersDivorce, Family Law, and 57 more

  • Free Consultation

Gerald A. Maggio
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Red Hill Law Group

5.0
86 Reviews

  • 38 Corporate Park, Suite 31, Irvine, CA 92606

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing bankruptcy law.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersContracts, Trusts & Estates, and 5 more

Bert Briones
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Shields Law Offices

5.0
3 Reviews

  • 1920 Main Street, Suite 1080, Irvine, CA 92614

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing bankruptcy law.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBusiness Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and 4 more

Jeffrey W. Shields
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Law Offices of Charles K. Mills

1.5
3 Reviews

  • 5440 Trabuco Road, Irvine, CA 92620

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Will and Trust Contests, Financial Elder Abuse, Fiduciary Litigation. Contingency or Retainer Fee Basis. Call Today.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersTrust, Estate and Conservatorship Litigation and Administration, Estate Planning, and 66 more

  • Free Consultation

Charles Kirkwood Mills
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Geraci LLP

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  • 90 Discovery, Irvine, CA 92618+1 location

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Built on Law. Backed by Leadership. Geraci LLP delivers strategic counsel in Private Lending Law, Insurance Claims, and Property Damage—protecting lenders and property owners... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersLoan Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, and 3 more

Anthony Geraci
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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SMITH LC

4.6
32 Reviews

  • 4 Park Plaza, Suite 1050, Irvine, CA 92614+4 locations

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers2 awards

  • Advocates for Your Legal NeedsSMITH LC is a full-service civil litigation and transactional law firm focusing on complex litigation, corporate governance and transactional... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersAppeals, Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights, and 8 more

Steven Smith
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

4.8
1077 Reviews

  • 18565 Jamboree Road Suite 500, Irvine, CA 92612-4410+52 locations

  • Law Firm with 2995 lawyers2 awards

  • Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 3,100 attorneys across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm’s broad geographic and... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersAdministrative Law, Admiralty Law, and 93 more

Tyler Andrews
Shareholder
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London Fischer LLP

4.7
33 Reviews

  • 2505 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA 92614+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 92 lawyers1 award

  • A law firm practicing bankruptcy law.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersTrial Practice, Appellate Practice, and 20 more

Nicholas W. Davila
Partner
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Morgan & Morgan

4.4
2459 Reviews

  • 18100 Von Karman Ave., Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92612+114 locations

  • Law Firm with 1077 lawyers2 awards

  • As America's Largest Injury Law Firm, we believe you deserve to have the best life, so our goal is to fight to get you the best results. For over 35 years, Morgan & Morgan has been... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersPersonal Injury, Plaintiffs Personal Injury, and 22 more

Iman Sorat
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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SMITH LC

4.6
32 Reviews

  • Serving Irvine, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers2 awards

  • Advocates for Your Legal NeedsSMITH LC is a full-service civil litigation and transactional law firm focusing on complex litigation, corporate governance and transactional... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersAppeals, Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights, and 8 more

Steven Smith
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

5.0
21 Reviews

  • Serving Irvine, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 58 lawyers4 awards

  • We are an entrepreneurial law firm that tackles tough questions head-on. We are built by business owners, for business owners. Bold, practical solutions from 80+ attorneys across... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersAdministrative Law, Artificial Intelligence, and 20 more

Michele K. Jaspan
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Varner & Brandt LLP

4.6
66 Reviews

  • Serving Irvine, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 29 lawyers2 awards

  • With legal roots in Southern California since 1873, Varner & Brandt utilizes the deep relationships developed in the communities we serve to anticipate the needs and opportunities... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCorporate and Business, Mergers and Acquisitions, and 5 more

Eric Anderson
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Messina & Hankin LLP

5.0
22 Reviews

  • Serving Irvine, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • Messina & Hankin LLP provides effective legal counsel throughout California. Located in Murrieta, our firm skillfully handles Business Law, Business Formation and Business... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersGeneral Business Litigation, Representation of Clients before Federal, State and Local Government Agencies, and 85 more

Evan Llewellyn Smith
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Olson Law Firm

4.7
26 Reviews

  • Serving Irvine, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Experienced Real Estate, Business Litigation, and Collections Law Firm; Reasonable Rates. Our Attorney is also a Licensed Real Estate Broker. Call 866-755-1959 for a Free and... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersReal Estate, General Litigation, and 287 more

  • Free Consultation

Shawn M. Olson
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Curry Advisors A Professional Law Corporation

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Irvine, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Bankruptcy & Business Litigation matters, including bankruptcy appeals

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBusiness Bankruptcy, Creditors Rights, and 1 more

K. Todd Curry
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Malcolm & Cisneros

5.0
9 Reviews

  • Serving Irvine, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • A law firm practicing bankruptcy law.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCommercial Law, Business Litigation In The Bankruptcy, and 5 more

Arturo M. Cisneros
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP

4.8
229 Reviews

  • Serving Irvine, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 30 lawyers4 awards

  • SBEMP LLP is a full service law firm with offices in Palm Springs, Orange County, San Diego, New Jersey, and New York.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCivil Litigation, Employment Litigation, and 19 more

Bruce Bauer
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates, PC

4.5
2 Reviews

  • Serving Irvine, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • Over 50 Million Recovered--Our firm is experienced in injury matters & understands the difficult time you're going through. We'll guide you through the process and... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersAirbnb Accident, Amazon Delivery Truck Accident, and 51 more

  • Free Consultation

Scott Hanssler
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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The Gibbs Law Firm, APC

4.9
17 Reviews

  • Serving Irvine, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Orange County Bankruptcy, Real Estate and Business Attorneys; dedicated to providing clients with the highest level of professional service and upholding the dignity of the legal... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersEstate Planning, Wills, and 23 more

David Gibbs
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Cumming & Associates

5.0
73 Reviews

  • Serving Irvine, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers

  • Representing clients locally, statewide and nationally since 2008.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCorporate Transactional, Advise and Create all Types of Business Entities, and 35 more

William R. Cumming
Member
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L. Dominic Chacon

5.0
2 Reviews

  • Serving Irvine, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • We are a firm that focuses on Family and Criminal defense. You will work with Mr. Chacon personally. Located in West Covina and handle cases at all courts in L.A., Orange,... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersDivorce, Child Custody, and 60 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

L. Dominic Chacon
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Johnson Oakleaf, APC

4.9
30 Reviews

  • Serving Irvine, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Johnson Oakleaf, APC, located in Long Beach, provides skillful legal representation to persons throughout Los Angeles, Long Beach and Orange County. With more than 60 years of... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersConstruction and Development, Non performance and Non Payment, and 32 more

Ann Oakleaf
Partner
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Looking for Bankruptcy Lawyers in Irvine?

Bankruptcy lawyers help individuals and businesses find relief from overwhelming debt. They analyze your financial situation and guide you through processes like Chapter 7 liquidation or Chapter 13 reorganization. Their goal is to stop creditor harassment, protect your assets, and provide a legal path to a fresh financial start.

Where’s the nearest Bankruptcy court?

Ronald Reagan Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse 411 West Fourth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701
Superior Court Service Center 27573 Puerta Real Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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Commonly Asked Bankruptcy Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

What can I do if I am on disability retirement and have a large lawsuit judgment against me?

Maureen O'Malley
Answered by attorney Maureen O'Malley (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Maureen O'Malley
SS isn't includable as income in bankruptcy. Creditors can seize assets bought with those funds, though. And they'll ask you to fill out an exemption form. You can also file bankruptcy, stay in the house until foreclosure, probably save your other property as well.
SS isn't includable as income in bankruptcy. Creditors can seize assets bought with those funds, though. And they'll ask you to fill out an exemption form. You can also file bankruptcy, stay in the house until foreclosure, probably save your other property as well.
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Can I avoid a lien after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Norma Duenas
Answered by attorney Norma Duenas
Bankruptcy lawyer at Southern California Law Advocates, P.C.
If a judgment lien was placed on your exempt property by a judgment creditor then you can avoid this lien by filing a 522(f) motion in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. Under 522 (f) an non consensual lien on exempt property can be avoided to the extent it impairs your homestead exemption. Once the lien has been avoided in bankruptcy the creditor cannot place the lien again on your property.
If a judgment lien was placed on your exempt property by a judgment creditor then you can avoid this lien by filing a 522(f) motion in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. Under 522 (f) an non consensual lien on exempt property can be avoided to the extent it impairs your homestead exemption. Once the lien has been avoided in bankruptcy the creditor cannot place the lien again on your property.
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Can I discharge a joint mortgage through my Chapter 7 personal bankruptcy?

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Answered by attorney Kathryn Ursula Tokarska (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Law Offices of Kathryn Tokarska
All debt the debtor owes must be listed in the bankruptcy, regardless if the debt is joint or not. Discharge means that the creditor cannot go after the debtor to collect. Works well in an unsecured debt situation. In a secured debt situation, such as a mortgage or car loan, while the debt may be discharged as to the debtor (can't sue you to collect for example) the lender retains the right to foreclose for non-payment. There are some exceptions to this such as if the lien is an involuntary one or if you quality to do a lien strip, available in a chapter 13, not chapter 7 in most parts of US.
All debt the debtor owes must be listed in the bankruptcy, regardless if the debt is joint or not. Discharge means that the creditor cannot go after the debtor to collect. Works well in an unsecured debt situation. In a secured debt situation, such as a mortgage or car loan, while the debt may be discharged as to the debtor (can't sue you to collect for example) the lender retains the right to foreclose for non-payment. There are some exceptions to this such as if the lien is an involuntary one or if you quality to do a lien strip, available in a chapter 13, not chapter 7 in most parts of US.
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