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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
San Jose 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

  • 99 South Almaden Boulevard, Suite 600, San Jose, CA 95113+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

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Sofya Davtyan
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Del Ponte and Hirz

4.8
54 Reviews

  • 75 East Santa Clara Street, Suite 275, San Jose, CA 95113

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Our goal is to provide the highest quality legal services to you and your family in a timely fashion.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 29 more

  • Free Consultation

Dennis W. Del Ponte
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Law Offices of Joseph R. Kafka

3.8
3 Reviews

  • 1541 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126-2311

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • My firm handles civil lawsuits primarily in the areas of collections, contract/business litigation, insurance and personal injury. I both prosecute and defend these matters. I... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersDebt, Credit, and 27 more

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Joseph R. Kafka
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Ahluwalia Law Professional Corporation

4.9
61 Reviews

  • 255 N. Market Street, Suite 248, San Jose, CA 95110

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Attorney at Law

  • Bankruptcy LawyersImmigration Law, Divorce, and 1 more

  • Free Consultation

Madanmohan Ahluwalia
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Berliner Cohen

4.7
27 Reviews

  • Ten Almaden Boulevard, Eleventh Floor, San Jose, CA 95113-2226+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 21 lawyers2 awards

  • For over forty-five years, Berliner Cohen, founded and headquartered in San Jose, California, has been one of the most highly-respected full-service business law firms in the... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCorporate Law, Real Estate Transactions, and 24 more

Erik Ramakrishnan
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Law Offices of Nicholas D. Heimlich

5.0
6 Reviews

  • 5671 Santa Teresa Blvd #203, San Jose, CA 95123

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Big firm grit, small firm focus.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBusiness Law, Incorporation, and 157 more

  • Free Consultation

Nicholas Donovan Heimlich
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Scher, Bassett & Hames

4.1
25 Reviews

  • 1700 The Alameda, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95126

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers3 awards

  • Scher, Bassett and Hames. Representing the people of Silicon Valley for over 50 years. Specializing in personal injury, workers compensation and Social Security Disability Claims.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersWorkers Compensation, Injury and Illness Claims, and 28 more

  • Free Consultation

William Bassett
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Law Offices of Elise M. Mitchell

4.1
9 Reviews

  • 888 N. 1st St., Ste. 303, San Jose, CA 95112-6314

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing bankruptcy law.

Elise Mitchell
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John F. Bradley, Jr.

4.7
23 Reviews

  • 28 North First Street, Suite 400, San Jose, CA 95113-1210

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Commercial Litigation, Business Litigation, Debtor and Creditor, Collections, Enforcement of Judgment

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCommercial Litigation, Business Litigation, and 6 more

John Bradley Jr.
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The Victoria Law Offices

5.0
2 Reviews

  • 2845 Moorpark Avenue, Suite 110, San Jose, CA 95128

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • An Attorney Who Cares and Wins For You!

  • Bankruptcy LawyersEstate Planning, Wills, and 3 more

Victoria Z. Li
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Borton Petrini, LLP

4.3
47 Reviews

  • 95 South Market Street, Suite 400, San Jose, CA 95113+9 locations

  • Law Firm with 39 lawyers2 awards

  • Since 1899, Borton Petrini, LLP has offered high quality legal services in all of the practice areas described above through its California network of ten regional offices. The... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersAgricultural Law, Americans with Disabilities Act, and 9 more

Samuel Phillips
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Law Offices of Joseph R. Kafka

3.8
3 Reviews

  • Serving San Jose, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • My firm handles civil lawsuits primarily in the areas of collections, contract/business litigation, insurance and personal injury. I both prosecute and defend these matters. I... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersDebt, Credit, and 27 more

  • Free Consultation

Joseph R. Kafka
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Sweeney Mason LLP

4.8
7 Reviews

  • Serving San Jose, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers2 awards

  • Attorneys at law

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBusiness, Corporate Law, and 61 more

William Kaufman
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Law Office of William W. Bunting III

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  • Serving San Jose, CA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Civil Litigation, Business Law, Insurance Law, Business Litigation, Commercial Law, Commercial Litigation, Creditor Rights, Bankruptcy, Real Estate Litigation, Insurance Coverage,... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCivil Litigation, Business Law, and 15 more

William W. Bunting III
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Binder Malter Harris & Rome-Banks LLP

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  • Serving San Jose, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • Experienced Attorneys in all aspects of Bankruptcy and Reorganization

  • Bankruptcy LawyersChapter 11 Reorganizations, Debtor/Creditor Bankruptcy, and 61 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Wendy Watrous Smith
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Farmer & Ready A Law Corporation

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving San Jose, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing bankruptcy law.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 5 more

Paul F. Ready
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Hanna & Van Atta

4.7
3 Reviews

  • Serving San Jose, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • One of the most experienced law firms in California in the area of real estate law; we are one of the premier firms in the state in the highly specialized area of matters... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersReal Estate, Land Use, and 43 more

William R. Garrett
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Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss A Professional Corporation

4.5
106 Reviews

  • Serving San Jose, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 20 lawyers2 awards

  • The largest law firm on the Central Coast with experienced attorneys specializing in a full array of professional legal services. Stability, Service and Commitment to our... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBusiness Law, Commercial Litigation, and 81 more

Stephen W. Pearson
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Bialson, Bergen & Schwab

4.6
4 Reviews

  • Serving San Jose, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers1 award

  • For over thirty years, Bialson, Bergen & Schwab has represented public and private companies in all aspects of commercial law and litigation, bankruptcy, insolvency, & creditor... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBusiness Law, Secured Transactions, and 59 more

Kenneth T. Law
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Furukawa Castles LLP

5.0
15 Reviews

  • Serving San Jose, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • You need an attorney who will make sure your professional practice or business is protected. We advocate for clients both here and abroad.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersDesign Professionals, Real Estate, and 3 more

Brent Basilico
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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The Law Firm of Amos Dittrich & Ushana Accident Recovery Legal Center

  • 1625 The Alameda, Suite 525, San Jose, CA 95126

Law Offices of Vi K. Tran

  • 1625 The Alameda, Ste. 800, San Jose, CA 95126

Henry Rendler

  • 1550 The Alameda, Ste. 308, San Jose, CA 95126

McManis Faulkner

  • 50 West San Fernando Street, San Jose, CA 95113

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Pagano & Kass, P.C.

  • 96 N. Third Street, Suite 525, San Jose, CA 95112-7712

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Sagaria Law, P.C.

  • 333 W. San Carlos St., Ste. 620, San Jose, CA 95110

Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP

  • 1901 S. Bascom Avenue, Suite 1440, San Jose, CA 95113

Strategy Law, LLP

  • One Almaden Boulevard, Suite 700, San Jose, CA 95113

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Vu Law Offices

  • 142 E. Mission St., Ste. C, San Jose, CA 95112-5003

Halpern Law Offices

  • 111 N. Market Street, Suite 1010, San Jose, CA 95113

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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.

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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.

Can I file for chapter 7 bankruptcy as a school teacher?

Mona Patel
Answered by attorney Mona Patel (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Law Offices of Lady Justice
First of all, you cannot erase away student loans in a bankruptcy. I hope that helps you determine if you should or need to file. Secondly, your bankruptcy filing will only affect your credit score. It will not interfere with anyone else's credit report for the tenancy in common. In order to see if you qualify for a bankruptcy, we would need to analyze your current expenses and debts and compare it to your salary. You do not need to worry about any public records if you are a school teacher. Everything is very confidential.
First of all, you cannot erase away student loans in a bankruptcy. I hope that helps you determine if you should or need to file. Secondly, your bankruptcy filing will only affect your credit score. It will not interfere with anyone else's credit report for the tenancy in common. In order to see if you qualify for a bankruptcy, we would need to analyze your current expenses and debts and compare it to your salary. You do not need to worry about any public records if you are a school teacher. Everything is very confidential.
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Can you put pay day loans on a Chpater 7?

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Answered by attorney Phong Thanh Tran (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Law Office of Pho Ethan Tran, PLLC
As long as there are no issues of fraud or misrepresentation, payday loans can be included and are dischargeable in bankruptcy.
As long as there are no issues of fraud or misrepresentation, payday loans can be included and are dischargeable in bankruptcy.

Can I obtain my property if I filed for bankruptcy?

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Answered by attorney Tony E. Carballo (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Carballo Law Offices
The jet ski belongs to you subject to the lien of the bank. Therefore, you cannot sell it. Just continue to enjoy it until the bank decides to pick it up. The bank might never pick it up since the cost of doing that and selling it might not be worth it. You might want to contact the bank and offer some money to have the lien released. The bank is responsible for picking it up at your home.
The jet ski belongs to you subject to the lien of the bank. Therefore, you cannot sell it. Just continue to enjoy it until the bank decides to pick it up. The bank might never pick it up since the cost of doing that and selling it might not be worth it. You might want to contact the bank and offer some money to have the lien released. The bank is responsible for picking it up at your home.
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