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Binder Malter Harris & Rome-Banks LLP

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  • 2775 Park Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050

  • 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

Robert G. Harris
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Sweeney Mason LLP

4.8
7 Reviews

  • Serving Santa Clara, 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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Farmer & Ready A Law Corporation

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Santa Clara, 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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Furukawa Castles LLP

5.0
15 Reviews

  • Serving Santa Clara, 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
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The Victoria Law Offices

5.0
2 Reviews

  • Serving Santa Clara, CA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • An Attorney Who Cares and Wins For You!

  • Bankruptcy LawyersEstate Planning, Wills, and 3 more

Victoria Z. Li
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Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss A Professional Corporation

4.5
106 Reviews

  • Serving Santa Clara, 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
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Bialson, Bergen & Schwab

4.6
4 Reviews

  • Serving Santa Clara, 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

Gaye Nell Heck
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Law Office of William W. Bunting III

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  • Serving Santa Clara, 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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Law Offices of Joseph R. Kafka

3.8
3 Reviews

  • Serving Santa Clara, 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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Binder Malter Harris & Rome-Banks LLP

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  • Serving Santa Clara, 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

Julie H. Rome-Banks
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Hanna & Van Atta

4.7
3 Reviews

  • Serving Santa Clara, 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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David R. Sylva, Inc.

  • 404 Saratoga Ave., Ste. 204, Santa Clara, CA 95050-7000

Tagre Law Office A Professional Corporation

  • 5201 Great America Parkway, Suite 320, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Law Office of Daniel Dezhan Li

  • 2005 De La Cruz Blvd., Ste. 292, Santa Clara, CA 95050

The Law Office of Craig M. Silman, Jr.

  • 65 Washington Street, Suite 112, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Law Office of Rattan Dev S. Dhaliwal

  • 2005 De La Cruz Blvd., Ste. 185, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Dupre Law Firm

  • 2005 de la Cruz, Ste. 203, Santa Clara, CA 95050

The Law Office of Gail C. Moser

  • 4701 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Law Offices of Michael J. Rouhani

  • 2005 De La Cruz Blvd., Ste. 278, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Christine F. Beraldo

  • 1105 Benton Street, Suite C, Santa Clara, CA 95050-4879

Norris Law Firm

  • 3150 De La Cruz Blvd., Ste. 119-120, Santa Clara, CA 95054

The Law Offices of Jason A. Braxton

  • 3333 Bowers Ave., Ste. 130, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

  • 2121 Tasman Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054

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Sadri & Kandel LLP

  • 4633 Old Ironsides Dr., Ste. 250, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Sutton Law Firm

  • 900 Lafayette Ste. 200, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Consumer Law Office of William E. Kennedy

  • 2797 Park Ave., Ste. 201, Santa Clara, CA 95050

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The Mlnarik Law Group, Inc.

  • 2930 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051

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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.

If I go bankrupt because of students loans, will I lose my car that I am making payments on?

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Answered by attorney Jeffrey M. Cook (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at J.M. Cook, P.A.
If you are farther enough behind that you are sued and a judgment is entered against you, it can be executed against personal property that has equity above the liens and exemptions. In the case of the car, that would mean its value would have to exceed the loan against it plus your state exemption of $3,500. So, it is unlikely that you would lose your car based on student loans or other debt.
If you are farther enough behind that you are sued and a judgment is entered against you, it can be executed against personal property that has equity above the liens and exemptions. In the case of the car, that would mean its value would have to exceed the loan against it plus your state exemption of $3,500. So, it is unlikely that you would lose your car based on student loans or other debt.
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Can someone file bankruptcy to avoid paying a judgment?

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Answered by attorney Asaph Orion Abrams (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Law Office of Asaph Abrams
Yes. Bankruptcy is designed to discharge debt including debts that underlie judgments already rendered.
Yes. Bankruptcy is designed to discharge debt including debts that underlie judgments already rendered.

If I default strategically, can a bank come after my home in another state?

Michael Jay Berger
Answered by attorney Michael Jay Berger
Bankruptcy lawyer at Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger
The answer to your question depends on several factors. First, you need to determine if the loan on your home is recourse or nonrecourse. If you have a purchase money mortgage and you did not refinance, your loan is most likely nonrecourse. Nonrecourse means that the bank can not come after you for any deficiency after it forecloses on your property. If the loan is a recourse loan, such as a cash out refinance, then the bank can sue you and obtain a judgment against you for the difference between your loan balance and the amount that the bank received for your foreclosed home. Once the bank has a judgment against you, this judgment can be domesticated in other states and used to collect by levying on your assets in other states, like your home in Texas. You DEFINITELY want to consult with an experienced bankruptcy / real estate attorney on this one to be sure that all of the relevant facts have been carefully considered, and to be sure that you get advice that you can rely on.
The answer to your question depends on several factors. First, you need to determine if the loan on your home is recourse or nonrecourse. If you have a purchase money mortgage and you did not refinance, your loan is most likely nonrecourse. Nonrecourse means that the bank can not come after you for any deficiency after it forecloses on your property. If the loan is a recourse loan, such as a cash out refinance, then the bank can sue you and obtain a judgment against you for the difference between your loan balance and the amount that the bank received for your foreclosed home. Once the bank has a judgment against you, this judgment can be domesticated in other states and used to collect by levying on your assets in other states, like your home in Texas. You DEFINITELY want to consult with an experienced bankruptcy / real estate attorney on this one to be sure that all of the relevant facts have been carefully considered, and to be sure that you get advice that you can rely on.
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