Rachelle Shakoori

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Rachelle Shakoori graduated from Pepperdine Law School, Cum Laude, and University of California, Irvine with Honors. Since 1998 Ms. Shakoori’s main area of emphasis has been consumer bankruptcy. She is fluent in English, Spanish, Farsi and French. With over 26 years of exceptional experience, she has successfully represented hundreds of consumers in the bankruptcy court in Orange County, Los Angeles and Riverside County and is ready to help you, too.

The process of filing a bankruptcy may seem complicated to an outsider, but Rachelle Shakoori has been working exclusively in consumer bankruptcy for nearly 3 decades and knows how to make bankruptcy simple and successful for her clients.

Membership

    • State Bar of California
    • Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association (CDCBAA)
    • National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)

"As a bankruptcy attorney, I’m passionate about helping people find financial freedom. I see each client not just as a case, but as a person facing real challenges. I understand the stress and hardship that financial struggles bring, and I'm committed to guiding you through this difficult time with compassion and dedication. Together, we’ll work toward a brighter, debt-free future."

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Bankruptcy Process

After your initial consultation with experienced Orange County bankruptcy attorney, we will ask that you provide us with information related to credit card debt, any lawsuits, judgments, foreclosures or repossessions, tax liens or potential liens, student loans, information about your assets, i.e. homes, properties, cars, jewellery, cash, and insurance policies. After gathering and analysing this information, the Orange County and Los Angeles bankruptcy attorney at Shakoori Law Group will be able to advise you on the best course of action for you and your particular situation.

If it's determined that you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and that is the decision you have made, We will prepare a Petition for bankruptcy, which will need to be reviewed and approved by you. If everything is correct, We will then file the petition with the bankruptcy court.

Once the Petition is filed, a bankruptcy trustee will be assigned to your case. After filing of the petition, your creditors must stop harassing you! Any contact from them can be referred to your Orange County, Santa Ana and Irvine bankruptcy attorney. Filing a Bankruptcy Petition will stop credit card collections, lawsuits, home foreclosures, wage garnishments, and vehicle repossessions.

Next, the bankruptcy court will set a date for the meeting of creditors and will notify all creditors listed on the schedules. This meeting will usually take place between one month to three months after filing. Although creditors can attend these meetings, they typically don't, and the length is generally very short. Your Orange County, Santa Ana and Irvine bankruptcy attorney will be there with you the entire time.

For those filing for protection under Chapter 13 the Trustee will review the proposed plan to make sure it’s feasible. After that, a confirmation hearing is held a few weeks later, wherein the Judge assigned to your case will determine whether to approve your plan or not. Once again, your Orange County, Santa Ana and Irvine bankruptcy attorney will be present at the hearing. If approved, you or your employer will have or make payments as stated in the Plan. The Court will issue a discharge once you have made all the payments called for in the Plan.

Chapter 7 cases don’t have the Plan approval hearing and are usually discharged after approximately four to six months. You will receive a Notice of Discharge from the Court, which means that all the debts listed and qualified are forever released. After discharge, creditors are prohibited forever from collecting these discharged debts.

Let Us Help You

If you’re ready to take control of your financial situation, We are here to help. Don’t let overwhelming debt hold you back any longer, reach out today to schedule your free consultation. Contact us now to discuss your options and start your journey toward financial relief.