18 Best Foreclosure Defense Attorneys in California
Foreclosure defense attorneys in California help homeowners stop or delay foreclosure proceedings, negotiate loan modifications with lenders, and explore bankruptcy options that can immediately halt foreclosure through the automatic stay. If you have received a foreclosure notice, time is critical. Browse 18+ foreclosure defense attorneys in California to find immediate help.
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Stephen Vokshori
Vokshori Law Group
Real Estate Attorneys in Los Angeles, California. Vokshori Law Group is a trusted full-service law firm based in Los Angeles specializing in real estate law and various legal services. With over 150+ years of combined experience, our dedicated team of attorneys are committed to delivering exceptional legal services to protect your rights and address your legal needs effectively. Below are our featured practice areas: • Real Estate Litigation • Quiet Title • Real Estate Transactions • Business Litigation • Foreclosure Defense • Bankruptcy • Elder Financial Abuse • Personal Injury • Business Law • Estate Planning Trust the lawyers from Vokshori Law Group for reliable legal representation in Los Angeles and throughout California.
Lazaro Eloy Fernandez
Lazaro Eloy Fernandez
Lazaro Eloy Fernandez. in Riverside, CA. specializing in Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. with 37 years of experience.
Rajesh T Wadhwani
Rajesh T Wadhwani
Rajesh T Wadhwani. in Sherman Oaks, CA. specializing in Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. with 28 years of experience.
Gary Ray Fraley
Gary Ray Fraley
Gary Ray Fraley. in Sacramento, CA. specializing in Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. with 47 years of experience.
Brian Crozier Whitaker
Brian Crozier Whitaker
Brian Crozier Whitaker. in San Diego, CA. specializing in Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. with 29 years of experience.
Leon D Bayer
Law Office of Leon D Bayer
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.
Charles Anthony Hughes
Law Office of Charles Anthony Hughes
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.
Jeffrey Nathan Wishman
Law Office of Jeffrey Nathan Wishman
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 45 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (1980). Awards: State Bar of California - 2007, Lasarow Award - 2006, Southern California Super Lawyer - 2006.
Sanaz Sarah Bereliani
Law Office of Sanaz Sarah Bereliani
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.
Mark Alan Zimmerman
Law Office of Mark Alan Zimmerman
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.5/10 (Good). 30 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (1995). Awards: Client's Choice - 2021,2020,2019,2018,2015.
Herbert Nathaniel Wiggins
Law Office of Herbert Nathaniel Wiggins
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.0/10 (Excellent). 39 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (1986). Awards: Notable Networker - 2017.
Ethan Jacob Birnberg
Law Office of Ethan Jacob Birnberg
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wyoming (2011), Colorado (2011), California (2008). Awards: 2024 "Best Attorney" in Truckee & North Lake Tahoe - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2024, 2023 "Best Attorney" in Truckee & North Lake Tahoe - 2023.
Joshua Louis Sternberg
Law Office of Joshua Louis Sternberg
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.0/10 (Superb). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (2007).
Andrew T. Nguyen
Law Office of Andrew T. Nguyen
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.3/10 (Very Good). 13 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (2012).
Sean Sullivan Hanley
Law Office of Sean Sullivan Hanley
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.
James Bernard Loo
Law Office of James Bernard Loo
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 20 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (2005).
Michael Salanick
Michael Salanick
Michael Salanick. in Los Angeles, CA. specializing in Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. with 23 years of experience.
About Foreclosure Defense in California
Foreclosure defense in California involves protecting homeowners from losing their property when a mortgage lender initiates foreclosure proceedings. California follows a non-judicial (or hybrid) foreclosure process, which directly impacts the timeline and legal strategies available to homeowners facing default.
A foreclosure defense attorney in California can challenge the lender's standing to foreclose, identify violations of RESPA, TILA, and state-specific mortgage servicing statutes, negotiate loan modifications and forbearance agreements, and when necessary, file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy to trigger the automatic stay under 11 U.S.C. § 362 — immediately halting all foreclosure activity and providing time to cure arrears over 3–5 years.
Key defenses available in California may include challenging the chain of title (whether the foreclosing party actually holds the promissory note), identifying dual tracking violations (pursuing foreclosure while a loss mitigation application is pending), raising statute of limitations defenses, and asserting violations of California's specific pre-foreclosure notice requirements. Early intervention is critical — homeowners who engage counsel within the first 30 days of receiving a default notice have significantly more options available.
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