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Kyle Schumacher
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Southwestern Law SchoolCalifornia and Oregon
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Julie Hope Rome-Banks
Julie Hope Rome-Banks
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California Bankruptcy Attorney with 29 years experience

University of California - Hastings College of the Law9th Circuit, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, U.S. District Court, Southern District of...
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Scott Johnson
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Santa Clara University School of LawCalifornia
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David Blaise Rao
David Blaise Rao
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California Bankruptcy Lawyer with 36 years experience

I represent individuals and businesses as debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 cases. I am able to provide my clients with individual attention, and I take pride in the fact that I respond... Read More »
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Matthew G. Grech
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San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 10 years experience
(650) 743-2548 2000 Broadway St.
Suite 231
 Redwood City, CA 94063
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
St. Thomas University School of Law
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As an attorney, Matthew Grech began his career as a civil litigator. From there Mr. Grech transitioned into estate planning and probate & estate administration. As an estate planning/administration attorney Mr. Grech has assisted numerous clients manage trust and estate administrations from inception to closing, as well as guiding and facilitating the planning process. It was during this time that Mr. Grech realized that a number of his clients’ family members and friends were facing mounting financial troubles in the wake of The Great Recession. It was this realization that motivated Mr. Grech to begin practicing bankruptcy law, which...
(408) 214-0385 111 North Market St.
Suite 300
 San Jose, CA 95113
(510) 270-5602 1300 Clay St.
Suite 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
Kendall David Coffman
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San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 20 years experience
(650) 378-2421 1670 South Amphlett Boulevard
Suite 214
 San Mateo, CA 94402
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of California - Davis
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Gary Rogers Brenner
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San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 40 years experience
(415) 348-0625 630 N. San Mateo Drive
 San Mateo, CA 94401
Bankruptcy
Mercer Univ Walter F George School of Law
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As the founder of the Law Offices of Gary Brenner, San Mateo attorney Gary Brenner provides legal counsel on debt relief and bankruptcy issues. He has been in the legal field for more than 35 years. Attorney Brenner’s peers have honored him with a Lead Counsel rating and the Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® 5.0 rating. He is a graduate of the Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law. Contact his firm today for your no-charge consultation.
Jeffrey David Curl
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San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 12 years experience
1900 S. Norfolk St.
Suite 350
 San Mateo, CA 94403
Bankruptcy
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Jeff Curl's bankruptcy practice is dedicated to representing individuals, small businesses and families in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 proceedings in San Mateo, San Francisco and Oakland. Jeff will take the time to analyze the circumstances unique to each client to help the client make an informed decision. He understands that clients are facing difficult choices, offering a candid and positive approach. Jeff looks forward to helping every client achieve the best possible solution.
(415) 963-4004 201 Spear St.
Suite 1100
 San Francisco, CA 94105
James Samuel Knopf
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San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 23 years experience
(650) 627-9595 951 Mariners Island Blvd., Suite 300
 San Mateo, CA 94404
Bankruptcy, Business, Consumer and Real Estate
Cornell Univ
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Stephen Benda
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San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 31 years experience
(650) 323-6600 750 Menlo Avenue
Suite 350
 Menlo Park, CA 94025
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Collections and Elder
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Elizabeth Ann Howard
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 24 years experience
(650) 614-7316 1000 Marsh Road
 Menlo Park, CA 94025-1015
Bankruptcy, Employment, Energy and IP
Hastings College of the Law
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Fred A. Schwartz
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San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer
(650) 577-5918 1900 S Norfolk St
#350
 San Mateo, CA 94403
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
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Mitchell Stanton Zuklie
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 22 years experience
(650) 614-7649 1000 Marsh Rd
 Menlo Park, CA 94025-1015
Bankruptcy, Employment, Energy and IP
Boalt Hall School of Law
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Peter John O'Rourke
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 15 years experience
(650) 614-7468 1000 Marsh Rd
 Menlo Park, CA 94025
Bankruptcy, Employment, Energy and IP
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Grace Man-Ching Ho
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 12 years experience
(650) 577-5950 1900 South Norfolk Street
Suite 350
 San Mateo, CA 94403
Bankruptcy
U of San Francisco School of Law
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John Albert Iaccarino
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 32 years experience
(650) 348-0121 325 Eucalyptus Ave
 Burlingame, CA 94010
Bankruptcy, Consumer, Estate Planning and Health Care
University of Santa Clara Law School
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Craig Vincent Winslow
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 42 years experience
(650) 347-5445 630 N San Mateo Dr
 San Mateo, CA 94401
Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Julie Zernicke Jacobson
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 42 years experience
(650) 261-6280 900 Veterans Blvd
 Redwood City, CA 94063
Bankruptcy and Business
U of San Francisco School of Law
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Deborah Tolomeo
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney
(650) 590-0733 1000 Bridge Parkway, Suite 100
 Redwood Shores, CA 94065
Bankruptcy, Antitrust, Appeals and Business
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Maureen McQuaid
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 42 years experience
(650) 347-3884 1408 Chapin Ave
 Burlingame, CA 94010
Bankruptcy and Business
U of San Francisco School of Law
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Lawrence Jacobson
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 45 years experience
(650) 261-6280 900 Veterans Blvd
 Redwood City, CA 94063
Bankruptcy and Business
U of San Francisco School of Law
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George Wailes
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 37 years experience
(650) 342-9600 216 Park Rd
 Burlingame, CA 94010
Bankruptcy and Business
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
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Ryan Wood
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer
(877) 963-9543 611 Veterans Blvd.
Suite 218
 Redwood City, CA 94063
Bankruptcy
Whittier Law School and University of California, Irvine
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Jennifer Courtenay Johnson
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 17 years experience
(650) 342-9600 216 Park Rd
 Burlingame, CA 94010
Bankruptcy and Civil Rights
UCLA School of Law
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Reno F.R. Fernandez III
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San Francisco County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 10 years experience
(415) 362-0449 221 Sansome Street
 San Francisco, CA 94104
Bankruptcy and Business
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Macdonald Fernandez LLP focuses on business bankruptcy, reorganization and commercial litigation, including receiverships and assignments for the benefit of creditors, throughout California and pro hac vice in Delaware, the Southern District of New York. – Our clients range from enterprises with assets or amounts in controversy exceeding $100 million to small businesses, including technology companies, biotechnology companies, startups, Bitcoin-based companies, mortgage funds, national and regional banks, retail chains, medical clinics, residential care facilities for the elderly, farms, wineries, restaurants, churches, real estate developers and manufacturers. – In one example, we imposed a receivership over an operating almond reprocessing...
Sally J. Elkington
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 28 years experience
(510) 465-0404 409 13th street, 10th Floor
The Historic Tribune Tower
 Oakland, CA 94612
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
New College School of Law of California
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Sally Elkington and James Shepherd are partners at Elkington Shepherd LLP. We file chapters 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcies. We represent Creditors on a case by case basis. We prosecute and defend lawsuits that are filed in Bankruptcy Court. Both of us are "hands on" attorneys. You will deal with us directly on your matter. Between the two of us we have over 40 years of bankruptcy experience. Our office is located in downtown Oakland with ample parking and 1/2 block from BART. Remember, Bankruptcy is not an end, it is a...
Eric Morgan Boeing
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 11 years experience
(510) 761-6230 1300 Clay St, Ste 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer and Estate Planning
UC Hastings COL
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I believe that the Bankruptcy Court is one of the few places in out legal system where ordinary people can go for real relief. I am dedicated to helping people throughout the Bay Area access that relief. I earned my undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, and I earned my law degree at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. While in law school, I was Articles Editor at the Hastings International and Comparative Law Review, and I graduated in 2006. I spent my first two years practicing antitrust/consumer...
Jeff David Hoffman
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 15 years experience
(510) 451-0290 825 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 330
 Oakland, CA 94607
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Environmental
New Coll of CA School of Law
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I worked as a trucker for 20 years before I attended law school. I was motivated by a strong desire to serve the public. I graduated from a small, public-interest law school in San Francisco, where I had volunteered in the Housing Clinic that defended tenants from evictions. I am one of a very few Bay Area bankruptcy lawyers who does loan modifications through our bankruptcy court's program. I am also one of the very few who takes creditors to court when they violate bankruptcy laws and cause harm to my clients. Before bankruptcy law,...
Robert Chang
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 7 years experience
(510) 388-4866 2016 Lewelling Blvd
 San Leandro, CA 94579
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Traffic Tickets
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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I started my practice with the premise I would always attempt to facilitate a collaborative divorce. Before going to law school, I worked for several years at a family law firm, and saw firsthand the potential of increasing acrimony between spouses when the court system is used haphazardly. Growing up with separated parents, I think I understand the stress and frustration of a long drawn out family divorce. The courts should be a place of last resort - who wants a Judge who barely knows you to make decisions for you? That being...
(510) 388-4866 1300 Clay Street, Ste. 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 388-4866 1120 E. 14th Street
Ste. F
 San Leandro, CA 94577
Greg Hartman
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 10 years experience
(510) 227-5325 1300 Clay St.
Suite 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Gregory S. Hartman is an attorney, CPA, and Certified Insolvency & Restructuring Advisor (credential pending). Mr. Hartman's practice involves representing both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings. He has expertise in chapter 11 businesses reorganization. Prior to starting Hartman Bankruptcy Law, Mr. Hartman represented secured creditors and trustees in bankruptcy cases. Mr. Hartman also worked for the United States Trustee's Office where he worked in an oversight role of chapter 11 cases and trustee administration. Mr. Hartman is a long-time resident of the Bay Area, living in the East Bay with his wife...
Cathleen Cooper Moran
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Santa Clara County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 40 years experience
(650) 694-4700 1674 N Shoreline Blvd
 Mountain View, CA 94043
Bankruptcy
UC Hastings COL
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I've practiced bankruptcy law for 35 years in Silicon Valley, representing individuals, small businesses, non institutional creditors and trustees. I'm a bankruptcy specialist certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. I write about legal issues as they impact real people and try to share what I know with the next generation of bankruptcy lawyers.
James Andrew Pixton
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 21 years experience
(510) 451-6200 1516 Oak Street
Suite 315
 Alameda, CA 94501
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Boston College Law School
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James Pixton has worked tirelessly to wipe out tens of millions of dollars of debt for his Alameda County and Contra Costa County clients. He isn't afraid to litigate to protect his clients' interests. He has taken on federal banks and other creditors and obtained sanctions against those that refuse to observe his clients' bankruptcy protection. He has handled both jury and bench trials. And he's a nice guy!
Arete Rita Kostopoulos
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer
(510) 270-2782 7677 Oakport Street
Suite 110
 Oakland, CA 94621
Bankruptcy
Wayne State University Law School
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Shah Iqbal Nawaaz Peerally
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 14 years experience
(510) 742-5887 37600 Central Ct.
Suite 202
 Newark, CA 94560
Bankruptcy and Immigration
New Coll of CA School of Law
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Cynthia Jean Nelson
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 11 years experience
(510) 910-1619 39180 Liberty St. Ste 220
 Fremont, CA 94538
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Consumer
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
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My mission is to help people cope with the financial crisis by advising them about bankruptcy solutions to their credit or foreclosure problems. When people have mortgages that are much larger than the value of their house, or when they are sued for credit card debt, or when their pay checks or bank accounts are garnished, bankruptcy can be a very powerful tool to help people get their lives back under control. At Nelson Wegner LLP we work for individuals and small businesses who have been hit hard by tough circumstances. Our website offers free bankruptcy information. http://www.nelsonwegner.com/bankruptcy-faq.html We also offer free...
(510) 910-1619 39111 Paseo Padre Pkwy Ste. 203
 Fremont, CA 94538
Joanna Lynn Stevenson
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 11 years experience
(510) 506-5688 1300 Clay Street, Suite 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Ventura COL
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Pham and Stevenson are experienced attorneys that help clients file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy at a low cost. Pham and Stevenson have offices throughout the Bay Area for your convenience. San Francisco Bankruptcy Attorneys 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100 San Francisco, CA 94105 Oakland Bankruptcy Attorneys 1300 Clay Street, Suite 600 Oakland, CA 94612 San Jose Bankruptcy Attorneys 111 N. Market Street, Suite 300 San Jose, CA 95113 Fairfield Bankruptcy Attorneys 1652 West Taxes Fairfield, CA 94533 Sacramento Bankruptcy Attorneys 770 L Street, Suite 950 Sacramento, CA 95814
Melanie Tavare
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney
(510) 255-4646 225 W Winton Ave, Ste 111
 hayward, CA 94544
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning, Foreclosure Defense and White Collar Crime
University of San Francisco School of Law
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Christine Ann Pham
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San Francisco County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 14 years experience
(415) 273-9220 388 Market Street, Suite 1300
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Southwestern University School of Law
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Christine Pham is a San Francisco, Bay Area native with over 10 years of litigation experience. She now focuses her practice on helping families and couples in a range of matters, including child custody and support, spousal support (alimony, guardianship, dissolution of marriage (divorce), legal separation, and division of property.

Christine is also dedicated to helping individuals throughout the Bay Area gain their financial freedom through filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In the past, she was the managing attorney of the San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento, Fairfield and Stockton offices of the nation’s largest consumer bankruptcy...
Lisa Jane Espada
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San Francisco County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 19 years experience
(415) 504-6195 71 Stevenson St.
Suite 400
 San Francisco, CA 94105
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Consumer
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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San Francisco Bay Area law firm specializing in bankruptcy and consumer law, including FDCPA and debt collection defense.
William M. Kaufman Esq.
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Santa Clara County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 12 years experience
(650) 691-2888 777 Cuesta Drive
Suite 200
 Mountain View, CA 94040
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Collections, Construction and Insurance Defense
Santa Clara University School of Law and University of Arizona
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William Kaufman has been a litigator throughout his career and has extensive experience in multiple practice areas of civil litigation. Mr. Kaufman’s legal career began representing individuals in bankruptcy and family law matters. Over the last several years, his focus has been exclusively on construction litigation. Prior to joining Lockhart Park. LLP, Mr. Kaufman was an associate attorney at Leonidou & Rosin representing large general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in construction litigation matters involving mechanic’s liens, stop payment notice, payment bonds and delay claims. Thereafter, Mr. Kaufman was a senior associate at LaMore, Brazier, Riddle &...
Basil John Boutris
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 32 years experience
(510) 430-1518 7677 Oakport St., Suite 1140
 Oakland, CA 94621
Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
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My law firm specializes in all aspects of tax planning and tax controversy, trust and estate planning and litigation, business formation and bankruptcy (primarily relating to business/tax debts). I have over 30 years of experience as a tax specialist.
Ms. Lucy Zheng
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San Francisco County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 6 years experience
(408) 638-7006 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100
 San Francisco, CA 94105
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, DUI, Divorce and Family
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Lucy Zheng is a California licensed attorney, experienced in individual tax debt relief, DUI law, family law, personal bankruptcy filings, and tenant evictions. Prior to forming her own practice, Lucy worked at a law firm handling multiple client cases all throughout Northern California. She witnessed the strengths and weaknesses of a larger law firm, and thus determined she could best provide her clients with the personalized attention and service that they deserve by starting her own practice. Lucy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with an emphasis on Public Law in only 3 years, from the University of...
(408) 638-7006 800 N. 1st St., Suite 201
 San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 638-7006 1300 Clay Street, Suite 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
Eric Vincent Wood
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 4 years experience
(510) 978-4150 7100 Stevenson Blvd.
 Fremont, CA 94538
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
John F. Kennedy University
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Mr. Wood began his legal career with the view of developing a personally rewarding practice by working directly with individuals and families. He draws upon his financial background to apply creative approaches to complex Bankruptcy issues. Mr. Wood currently provides Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 services to his clients. Prior to establishing his firm, Mr. Wood worked at a prominate Bankruptcy Law Firm counseling clients in the areas of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and in Consumer Litigation. Mr. Wood has also worked as a project manager for Morgan Stanley Capital International and in portfolio management at Mellon...
(925) 278-6680 5179 Lone Tree Way
 Antioch, CA 94531
(510) 978-4150 1300 Clay Street, Suite 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 978-4150 3150 Hilltop Mall Rd.
 Richmond, CA 94806
(925) 278-6680 11501 Dublin Blvd., #200
 Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 278-6680 1501 N Broadway #261
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Tony E. Carballo
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 34 years experience
P.O. Box 55937
 Hayward, CA 94545-0937
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Personal Injury
Santa Clara University School of Law
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