Business Details
31 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Bankruptcy Attorneys in San Diego
Founded in 1995, Doan Law has established itself as California's largest family of attorneys specializing in bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy alternatives. With over 35,000 bankruptcies filed and a combined legal experience of more than 200 years, our team of six Doan attorneys and associates provide comprehensive debt relief solutions. Our unique tri-fold approach begins immediately upon retention, offering cease-and-desist creditor protection, full bankruptcy case representation, and post-discharge credit rebuilding services.As the only father-and-five-sons family law practice in the U.S., we combine traditional values with cutting-edge legal strategies to protect consumer rights. Our board-certified bankruptcy specialists deliver guaranteed low fees, discharge guarantees, and proactive creditor litigation to ensure client protection throughout the process.
Services
Bankruptcy Filing
Debt Settlement
Collection Defense
Foreclosure Relief
Credit Rebuilding
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer immediate creditor protection through our tri-fold service approach
- Our board-certified bankruptcy specialists have filed over 35,000 cases
- We guarantee the lowest fees with our $100 start program
- We provide post-discharge credit rebuilding and financing assistance
- We actively sue creditors who violate bankruptcy protections
What people say
Process easy
Professional guidance
Hard working staff
Stressful time easy
Helpful and patient
Services
Bankruptcy Filing
Our bankruptcy filing service provides complete debt discharge solutions through Chapter 7, 13, and 20 Combo options. With immediate creditor protection from the moment you retain us, we handle all aspects of case preparation, court representation, and post-discharge recovery. Our board-certified specialists ensure maximum asset protection while eliminating unsecured debts through the most cost-effective filing strategy tailored to your specific financial situation.
Debt Settlement
Our debt settlement program offers alternative resolution outside bankruptcy court through strategic creditor negotiations. Utilizing our established reputation and legal leverage, we work to reduce total debt amounts while maintaining compliance with federal regulations. This service includes comprehensive documentation preparation, counter-suit capabilities for harassment violations, and structured payment plan implementation to achieve optimal debt reduction outcomes without formal bankruptcy filing.
Collection Defense
Our collection defense service provides proactive legal protection against creditor harassment through enforceable cease-and-desist orders. We specialize in suing bill collectors for Fair Debt Collection Practices Act violations, turning creditor aggression into financial compensation for our clients. This service includes documentation of harassment incidents, formal legal notices, and courtroom representation to enforce consumer rights protections under both state and federal laws.
Foreclosure Relief
Our foreclosure relief service combines legal strategies including lien stripping, mortgage modification, and arrears restructuring to protect home equity. Through Title 11 protections and strategic bankruptcy filings, we help homeowners eliminate junior liens, reduce principal balances, and restructure payment terms. Our program includes court-ordered payment plans and equity recoupment strategies to preserve homeownership while achieving sustainable debt solutions.
Credit Rebuilding
Our post-bankruptcy credit rebuilding program provides structured pathways to restore financial standing within 24 months. Through strategic credit account establishment, payment history development, and credit score optimization techniques, we help clients qualify for secured credit cards within 60 days of discharge and conventional mortgages within 24 months. This service includes ongoing financial counseling and credit monitoring to ensure long-term financial stability following debt relief proceedings.
People
Michael G. Doan
Attorney
Board-certified bankruptcy specialist with over 25 years of experience. Recognized as the first attorney to file Chapter 7 and 13 cases under BAPCPA reforms in Southern California. Leads the firm's complex bankruptcy litigation practice.
Shawn A. Doan
Attorney
Experienced bankruptcy practitioner specializing in creditor harassment litigation and consumer protection law. Active participant in developing the firm's tri-fold service approach that provides immediate client protections upon retention.
Karen S. Spicker
Attorney
Consumer rights advocate with expertise in credit report disputes and debt validation procedures. Successfully represented clients in removing erroneous late payments and improving credit scores post-bankruptcy.
Questions
What immediate protections do I receive when filing bankruptcy?
You receive automatic stay protections that immediately stop all creditor communications, lawsuits, wage garnishments, and collection activities upon filing your bankruptcy petition.
How does your $100 starts program work?
Our $100 Starts program allows immediate retention with minimal initial payment, providing full legal representation while you complete payments through structured installments before case filing.
Can I keep my home and car during bankruptcy?
Yes, through proper exemptions and reaffirmation agreements, we help clients retain essential assets while eliminating unsecured debts through strategic bankruptcy planning.
How do you handle creditor harassment cases?
We immediately issue cease-and-desist orders and actively sue creditors who violate bankruptcy protections, often recovering monetary damages for clients through FDCPA violations.
What credit rebuilding support do you provide post-discharge?
Our credit rebuilding program includes secured credit card applications within 60 days of discharge and mortgage qualification planning within 24 months, with ongoing financial counseling support.
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