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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Santa Barbara County 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).

Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger

5.0
103 Reviews

  • 7 W. Figueroa Street, Suite 200, Santa Barbara, CA 93101+11 locations

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers3 awards

  • Michael Jay Berger is an AV-Rated California Bankruptcy Attorney and a Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialist by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBankruptcy Chapter 7, Bankruptcy Chapter 11, and 28 more

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  • Offers Video

Angela Gill
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Hollister & Brace A Professional Corporation

4.9
9 Reviews

  • 200 E. Carrillo Street, Suite 100, Santa Barbara, CA 93101+1 location

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers2 awards

  • Hollister & Brace was founded in 1966 by William A. Brace and J.J. Hollister III. Cases recently brought to a successful conclusion by Hollister & Brace include large class-action... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCivil Litigation (including complex, class actions), and 50 more

Susan H. McCollum
Shareholder
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Reicker, Pfau, Pyle & McRoy LLP

4.8
28 Reviews

  • 1421 State Street, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

  • Law Firm with 16 lawyers2 awards

  • Premier business and commercial litigation firm practicing in Business; Corporate; Partnerships; Real Estate; Commercial Leasing; Contracts; Trusts and Estate Planning; Franchises;... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBusiness Transactions, Commercial Leasing, and 39 more

Alan A. Blakeboro
Partner
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Hollister & Brace A Professional Corporation

4.9
9 Reviews

  • 2933 San Marcos Avenue, Suite 201, Los Olivos, CA 93441+1 location

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers2 awards

  • Hollister & Brace was founded in 1966 by William A. Brace and J.J. Hollister III. Cases recently brought to a successful conclusion by Hollister & Brace include large class-action... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCivil Litigation, Complex, and 21 more

Steven Evans Kirby
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Liebersbach, Carney & Reed

  • 1614 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2520

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Law Offices of R. Morgan Holland, L.C.

4.3
16 Reviews

  • 323 Vine St., Santa Maria, CA 93454+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing bankruptcy law.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersChild Custody, Divorce, and 7 more

R. Holland
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Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP

4.7
51 Reviews

  • 8 East Figueroa Street, Suite 300, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP has been serving Santa Barbara for over 100 years. The firm is dedicated to high quality and integrity in all its work. Griffith & Thornburgh serves as... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 17 more

Felicita A. Torres
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Kirk & Simas a professional law corporation

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  • 2550 Professional Parkway, Santa Maria, CA 93455-1602

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers1 award

  • Civil Litigation; Collections; Creditors Rights; Creditor Bankruptcy; Real Estate Litigation; Employment Law; Business Organizations; Real Estate Transactions; Municipal Law;... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCivil Litigation, Creditors Rights, and 14 more

Diana Alcala-Hernandez
Shareholder
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Keller Rohrback L.L.P.

4.8
67 Reviews

  • 801 Garden Street, Suite 301, Santa Barbara, CA 93101+7 locations

  • Law Firm with 76 lawyers2 awards

  • A highly rated Law Firm established in 1919.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 34 more

Matthew Preusch
Partner
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Hollister & Brace A Professional Corporation

4.9
9 Reviews

  • Serving Santa Barbara County, California

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers2 awards

  • Hollister & Brace was founded in 1966 by William A. Brace and J.J. Hollister III. Cases recently brought to a successful conclusion by Hollister & Brace include large class-action... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCivil Litigation (including complex, class actions), and 50 more

Steven Evans Kirby
Retired Partner
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Gumport Law Firm, PC

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Santa Barbara County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Preeminent Litigation Firm, Concentrating in Bankruptcy and Business Litigation, Internal Investigations, and Mediation.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCommercial Litigation, Bankruptcy Litigation, and 3 more

Leonard Gumport
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Gregory R. Lowe, Attorney at Law

  • 3463 State St., Ste. 507, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-2603

Esparza Law Group, P.C.

  • 1129 State Street, Suite 13, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Law Offices of Scott Gutjahr

  • 1060 Monte Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93110-2145

Law Offices of John J. Thyne, III

  • 2000 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3554

Brigham Law Firm

  • 831 State St., Ste. 240, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Brooks & Ames Attorneys At Law

  • 621 E Ocean Ave., Lompoc, CA 93436

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Cohn Rengo

  • 314 East Carrillo Street, Suite 7, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Harvey R. Wolf

  • 4721 Via Los Santos, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Michaelson, Susi & Michaelson

  • 7 W. Figueroa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3103

Edward Lowenschuss Attorney at Law

  • 1215 De La Vina St., Ste. K, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Michael B. Clayton & Associates

  • 400 East Orange Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Kary R. Kump

  • Carpinteria, CA 93014

JoAnn M. Brady

  • 1215 De La Vina St., Ste. K, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-5167

Law Offices of Karen L. Grant

  • 924 Anacapa Street, Suite 1M, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Law Offices of Stephen E. Penner, PC

  • 1215 De La Vina Street, Suite K, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

The Law Office of Christopher S. Biely

  • 705 E. Main St., Ste. 202, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Beall & Burkhardt

  • 1114 State St., Suite 200, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Kemnitzer, Barron & Krieg LLP

  • 15 W. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101

The Law Office of Leslie E. Johnson II

  • 121 N. H St., Lompoc, CA 93436

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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.

Should I file my tax return before or after I file for bankruptcy?

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Answered by attorney Dorothy G. Bunce (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at A Fresh Start
There is no easy answer to this question. Depending on the size of the refund and the source of the refund, for example, if the refund is due to earned income credit or is relatively modest, say under $1,200, it may be possible to file bankruptcy right away & still keep the entire refund. You would need to review all the exemptions available to you to help you figure out the answer.
There is no easy answer to this question. Depending on the size of the refund and the source of the refund, for example, if the refund is due to earned income credit or is relatively modest, say under $1,200, it may be possible to file bankruptcy right away & still keep the entire refund. You would need to review all the exemptions available to you to help you figure out the answer.
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Should we wait until after I file or if we can marry now without them coming after him to pay for the debts?

Michael O'Leary
Answered by attorney Michael O'Leary
Bankruptcy lawyer at Hayward, Parker O'Leary
There are several reasons, both legal and practical, for you to file your bankruptcy prior to marriage. The legal reason is that on both your Means Test (the eligibility test for Chapter 7) and your actual bankruptcy budget you must include a spouse's entire income, whereas you only have to include that portion of a boyfriend's income that is actually used to pay your household expenses. In short, it is much easier to prepare and deal with the Means Test and the household budget when you are not married. The practical reason is that, while your husband will not be liable for your debts just because he is married to you, things can get a bit complicated if you and he have joint assets and a creditor obtains a judgment against you and attempts to seize those joint assets. The creditor may not be able to do this in many instances, but a young marriage could probably do without such complications.
There are several reasons, both legal and practical, for you to file your bankruptcy prior to marriage. The legal reason is that on both your Means Test (the eligibility test for Chapter 7) and your actual bankruptcy budget you must include a spouse's entire income, whereas you only have to include that portion of a boyfriend's income that is actually used to pay your household expenses. In short, it is much easier to prepare and deal with the Means Test and the household budget when you are not married. The practical reason is that, while your husband will not be liable for your debts just because he is married to you, things can get a bit complicated if you and he have joint assets and a creditor obtains a judgment against you and attempts to seize those joint assets. The creditor may not be able to do this in many instances, but a young marriage could probably do without such complications.
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If I filed for bankruptcy in 2005, was I allowed to keep certain debts out of the bankruptcy filing?

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Answered by attorney Ronald Karl Nims (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Ronald K. Nims
Many lenders refuse to make credit reports on debts covered by a bankruptcy to avoid being sued for harassment.
Many lenders refuse to make credit reports on debts covered by a bankruptcy to avoid being sued for harassment.