Welcome
Congratulations! Welcome to our site. This can be a real challenge. We realize that by now you have probably been inundated with letters and phone calls from collection agents and sales people promising everything from loan modification assistance to debt settlement programs in Fremont. Many of these enterprises come from outside the Bay Area and some might not even be legitimate companies. In your search you have likely also come across websites where they sponsor “local lawyers”. What they don’t tell you is that they are truly a referral service which sells your information to any number of other firms for $50 or so. When you give these sites your information, you become like a sardine in a seal tank. The added flurry of telephone calls compounds your already stressful situation making it even more challenging to decide what you should do.  You can now breathe a sigh of relief as you have found a Fremont bankruptcy lawyer who is practiced, reputable and will deliver quality legal representation to you at a reasonable price.

Our Philosophy
It may often appear that all Bankruptcy lawyers are the same. Some lawyers prefer to build high volume firms where their primary goal is to secure as many cases as possible only to spend as little time as possible on each case. Firms such as these often won’t even have enough time to send their own lawyers to represent you in your case.  They will retain outside attorneys to make any required appearances for them. This situation is especially common when the law firm is located outside your area.  To make matters worse, once you sign up with a firm such as this with minimal access to your attorney, you have a very difficult time getting a refund of your money.   There is another potential issue with these attorney referral services to be aware of as they often also sell your inquiry to one of the ever increasing number of brand new bankruptcy lawyers.  With little practical experience in the field, many of these firms simply lack the knowledge needed to expertly handle your unique situation.

We at the Law Offices of Stan E. Riddle offer accessibility, experience and professionalism. You can rest assured in the knowledge that we will put our care and attention into your case so that you achieve your goals in a timely and effective manner.  Stan Riddle will be available to speak with you directly as he and his team put every effort into ensuring your case is successful.

Debt Solutions
You shouldn’t settle for whatever those lawyer referral services send your way.  It is best to hire an experienced bankruptcy lawyer directly.  We give free confidential legal consultations in our Fremont office to discuss the benefits and shortcomings of the numerous solutions available to address your financial difficulties including:

Tax Resolutions Debt Settlement Bankruptcy (Ch7 and Ch13)

Short Sales Litigation against your Lender Loan Modifications

Pricing
The Bankruptcy Legal industry, as a standard practice, offers Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 cases for a flat fee. The majority of law firms price their services similarly as a reflection of this standard therefore you should not expect to see much of a difference in cost from firm to firm. You should find that a Chapter 7 will be listed at $1,000 to $2,000 plus a filing fee of $306. In keeping with the industry standard our firm’s prices for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is within this range.  The quoted price for your specific case may vary within the given range based on the level of complexity of your unique financial situation.  We will provide you with the exact cost of your case as part of your free initial consultation. 

Warning: Beware of law firms that advertise rates lower than the industry standard. A low listed price for bankruptcy services is generally an indicator that the firm is either a “high-volume/difficult to access” firm OR a sign that they are having a difficult time securing clients. It is our advice to hire a bankruptcy attorney in Fremont in whom you have confidence and that you will enjoy working with. This approach is better than ending up with “buyer’s remorse” by trying to save a few dollars.

Our Location
We offer free legal consultations in our Fremont office (Appointment Only Please). We are located at 39275 State Street (in the Moore Financial Services office).