Melissa Sargeant
Sargeant Law Group
503 Seaport Court
Suite 105
Redwood City, CA 94063
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Phone: (650) 596-8144
http://www.sargelaw.net
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Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
Consumer bankruptcy Chapter 7 and 13, credit card debt, lawsuits, and foreclosures.
Sub-Topics
Chapter 13
Chapter 7
Collections & Repossessions
Credit Disputes
Credit Restoration
Creditor Harassment
Debt Relief
Foreclosure
Garnishments
Personal Bankruptcy
Legal Topic
Immigration
Preferred New Clients
Consumer bankruptcy Chapter 7 and 13, credit card debt, lawsuits, and foreclosures.
Sub-Topics
Citizenship or Naturalization
Employer Petitions
Employer Work Visas
Family Petitions
Permanent Resident (Green Card)
Visas
Bar Admissions
HI, May 1994
Bar Number: 6202
Other Court Admissions
Hawaii Supreme Court and Northern District of California Federal Court 1995.
Association Memberships
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA).
Continuing Education
I attend multiple bankruptcy attorney conventions.
Example Cases
Successfully handled Chapter 7 cases where other attorneys had told client not possible.
Often assist self-filers when their case becomes too complicated.
Education
Golden Gate University School of Law
J.D.
San Francisco
CA
1992
St. Lawrence University
B.S.
Canton
NY
1987
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Hawaii
Firm Focus and History
Sargeant Law Group was founded in San Francisco in 1999 and moved to the Peninsula in 2003. We focus on bankruptcy and immigration law exclusively.
Previous Employment Summary
Visiting Lecturer - Foothill College, Palo Alto, CA.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
Knowledge is the key to making the proper decisions. I spend quite a bit of time educating clients about their options.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Yes, I am willing to assist.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
If the matter can be handled without an attorney, I encourage it.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I truly enjoy helping people and love to see that their lives have improved as a result of my work.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
As a single mother of two small children, I can relate to the issue affecting many of my clients in this time of economic challenges.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Because the outcome is very quick, I can see the results of my work almost immediately.
What do you like best about your career?
The satisfaction of representing my individual clients against billion dollar corporate creditors.
Tell us about your law firm:
We have an excellent paralegal and in-house Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for complex issues.
What are your strengths and style?
My clients never feel shame for their situation in my office and I assure that they are treated with dignity throughout the process.
Personal Interests:
Sailing and horseback riding.
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Hiring a bankruptcy attorney is not expensive. Often, it is pennies compared to what you save. Most cases are a flat fee.
Hourly Rates
Varies, most services are flat fee based.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, always one half hour.
Typical Retainer
No.
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