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27 Best Debt Relief Attorneys in California

Debt relief attorneys in California help individuals and businesses explore all options before filing for bankruptcy — including debt negotiation, debt settlement, creditor harassment defense, and debt consolidation. If you are struggling with credit card debt, medical bills, or personal loans, a debt relief attorney can help you understand your options. Browse 27+ attorneys in California.

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Sean Sullivan Hanley
Unverified
5.0(29)

Sean Sullivan Hanley

Law Office of Sean Sullivan Hanley

San Jose, California
6.5/ 10Good
18 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.5/10 (Good). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (2007). Awards: Academic Honor Student - Dean List - 2006, Honor Student - Dean List - 2001.

Chapter 7 BankruptcyDebt SettlementForeclosure
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Gerald Lewis White
Unverified
4.9(72)

Gerald Lewis White

Law Office of Gerald Lewis White

Folsom, California
7.5/ 10Very Good
46 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.5/10 (Very Good). 46 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (1979). Awards: AV Rating - 2014, AV Preeminent Rated, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 13 Bankruptcy+1 more
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Paul Adrian Green
Unverified
4.9(210)

Paul Adrian Green

Law Office of Paul Adrian Green

Pasadena, California
9.8/ 10Superb
20 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.9/10 (Excellent). 20 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (2005). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2017, AV Rated - 2017.

Chapter 7 BankruptcyDebt Settlement
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Marlin E. Branstetter
Unverified
4.9(285)

Marlin E. Branstetter

Law Office of Marlin E. Branstetter

Anaheim, California
6.7/ 10Good
43 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 43 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (1982).

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyDebt Settlement
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Benjamin M. Carson
Unverified

Benjamin M. Carson

Law Office of Benjamin M. Carson

La Jolla, California
8.0/ 10Excellent
13 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.0/10 (Excellent). 13 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (2012). Awards: Faculty Scholarship - 2007.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 11 Bankruptcy+6 more
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Ricky G Melendez
Unverified
4.8(70)

Ricky G Melendez

Law Office of Ricky G Melendez

Chula Vista, California
6.5/ 10Good
31 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.5/10 (Good). 31 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (1994).

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 13 Bankruptcy+1 more
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Shadi Miriam Halavi
Unverified
4.9(104)

Shadi Miriam Halavi

Law Office of Shadi Miriam Halavi

Sherman Oaks,, California
9.8/ 10Superb
15 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.0/10 (Superb). 15 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (2010).

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 11 Bankruptcy+4 more
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Dean Kelly Stairs
Unverified
5.0(3)

Dean Kelly Stairs

Law Office of Dean Kelly Stairs

La Jolla, California
10.0/ 10Superb
20 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.9/10 (Very Good). 20 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (2006). Awards: Rising Star - 2019, Super Lawyer - 2016.

Chapter 7 BankruptcyDebt CollectionCredit Repair+3 more
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Andrew T. Nguyen
Unverified
5.0(280)

Andrew T. Nguyen

Law Office of Andrew T. Nguyen

Rancho Cucamonga, California
10.0/ 10Superb
13 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.3/10 (Very Good). 13 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (2012).

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 13 Bankruptcy+2 more
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Miguel Angel Iniguez
Unverified

Miguel Angel Iniguez

Law Office of Miguel Angel Iniguez

Downey, California
8.4/ 10Excellent
22 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.4/10 (Excellent). 22 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (2003).

Chapter 7 BankruptcyDebt CollectionDebt Settlement+2 more
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James Scott Bovitz
Unverified

James Scott Bovitz

Law Office of James Scott Bovitz

Los Angeles, California
10.0/ 10Superb
45 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 45 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (1980). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 11 Bankruptcy+2 more
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L. Tegan Rodkey
Unverified
5.0(22)

L. Tegan Rodkey

Law Office of L. Tegan Rodkey

Carlsbad, California
7.1/ 10Very Good
14 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.1/10 (Very Good). 14 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (2011).

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 13 Bankruptcy+2 more
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Pauldeep Singh Bains
Unverified
4.8(143)

Pauldeep Singh Bains

Law Office of Pauldeep Singh Bains

Sacramento, California
9.6/ 10Superb
16 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent). 16 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (2009). Awards: Top Lawyers - 2017, Clients' Choice Award - 2016, Client Satisfaction - 2016.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 13 Bankruptcy+1 more
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Jeffrey Daniel Larkin
Unverified
5.0(4)

Jeffrey Daniel Larkin

Law Office of Jeffrey Daniel Larkin

Carlsbad, California
8.3/ 10Excellent
22 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.3/10 (Excellent). 22 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (2003). Awards: Clients Choice Award - 2017, Top Contributor - 2013, Clients' Choice - 2012.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 13 Bankruptcy+1 more
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Michael Anthony Salorio
Unverified
4.4(25)

Michael Anthony Salorio

Law Office of Michael Anthony Salorio

El Centro, California
7.4/ 10Very Good
14 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.4/10 (Very Good). 14 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (2011). Awards: Top 5 El Centro 2025 - Attorney (All-Time Reviews Score) - 2025, Law Student Association of the Year - 2011, Bar Exam Scholarship - 2011.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyCredit Repair+1 more
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Sanaz Sarah Bereliani
Unverified
4.9(50)

Sanaz Sarah Bereliani

Law Office of Sanaz Sarah Bereliani

Los Angeles, California
9.8/ 10Superb
17 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 17 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (2008). Awards: Rising Star - 2016, Rising Star - 2015, Rising Star - 2014.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 13 Bankruptcy+3 more
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Charles Anthony Hughes
Unverified
5.0(3)

Charles Anthony Hughes

Law Office of Charles Anthony Hughes

Sacramento, California
9.6/ 10Superb
18 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.6/10 (Superb). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (2007). Awards: Certified Specialist - Consumer Bankruptcy Law - 2014, Consumer Bankruptcy - 2014.

Chapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 11 BankruptcyChapter 13 Bankruptcy+2 more
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Diane Hunter Gibson
Unverified
5.0(6)

Diane Hunter Gibson

Law Office of Diane Hunter Gibson

Carlsbad, California
9.7/ 10Superb
39 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.7/10 (Superb). 39 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (1986). Awards: AV Preeminent Rated - 2021, AV Rated - 2020, Top Lawyers in San Diego (2013 - 2019) - 2019.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 11 Bankruptcy+2 more
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Leon D Bayer
Unverified
5.0(29)

Leon D Bayer

Law Office of Leon D Bayer

Los Angeles, California
10.0/ 10Superb
46 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 46 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (1979). Awards: Certificate of Appreciation - 2007, Superlawyer - 2006, Superlawyer - 2004.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 13 Bankruptcy+2 more
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Igor Drabkin
Unverified
4.7(15)

Igor Drabkin

Law Office of Igor Drabkin

Beverly Hills, California
9.4/ 10Superb
27 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 27 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (1998). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyDebt Collection+1 more
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Neil Evan Schwartz
Unverified
4.9(136)

Neil Evan Schwartz

Neil Evan Schwartz

Bakersfield, California
24 yrs exp.

Neil Evan Schwartz. in Bakersfield, CA. specializing in Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. with 24 years of experience.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 13 Bankruptcy+2 more
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Brian Crozier Whitaker
Unverified
4.9(271)

Brian Crozier Whitaker

Brian Crozier Whitaker

San Diego, California
9.8/ 10Superb
29 yrs exp.

Brian Crozier Whitaker. in San Diego, CA. specializing in Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. with 29 years of experience.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 13 Bankruptcy+3 more
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Rajesh T Wadhwani
Unverified
4.9(104)

Rajesh T Wadhwani

Rajesh T Wadhwani

Sherman Oaks, California
9.8/ 10Superb
28 yrs exp.

Rajesh T Wadhwani. in Sherman Oaks, CA. specializing in Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. with 28 years of experience.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 13 Bankruptcy+2 more
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Charles Shamash
Unverified
5.0(2)

Charles Shamash

Charles Shamash

Beverly Hills, California
30 yrs exp.

Charles Shamash. in Beverly Hills, CA. specializing in Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. with 30 years of experience.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 BankruptcyChapter 11 Bankruptcy+3 more
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About Debt Relief in California

Debt negotiation, settlement, and consolidation alternatives to bankruptcy. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across California and can help you understand whether Debt Relief is the right option for your situation.

When searching for a Debt Relief attorney in California, look for someone with specific experience in federal bankruptcy court proceedings, a track record of successful case outcomes, and transparent fee structures. Many attorneys listed here offer free initial consultations.

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