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Michael A. Scheibli

Michael A. Scheibli

Law Office of Michael Scheibli
1416 West St
Redding, CA 96001

Phone: (530) 243-0317  |  Fax: (530) 243-2003

Contact Michael A. Scheibli

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Legal Topic

Bankruptcy

Preferred New Clients

We practice exclusively bankruptcy and civil rights law. Our Bankruptcy practice is now exclusively in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.

Sub-Categories

Bankruptcy
  • Chapter 13
  • Chapter 7
  • Collections & Repossessions
  • Debt Relief
  • Garnishments
  • Business Bankruptcy
  • Creditor Harassment
  • Personal Bankruptcy
  • Foreclosures

Bar Admissions

CA, Nov 1998
Bar Number: 196748

Other Court Admissions

Supreme Court of California, United State District Court for the Northern District of California, United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.

Association Memberships

California Bar Association.

Continuing Education

I receive 95% of my continuing legal education requirements from bankruptcy seminars.

Example Cases

I have handled complex business Chapter 13 bankruptcies and all types of Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases.

Education

Degree:

Juris Doctorate

School:

California State University - Northern

City:

Chico

State:

CA

Year:

1997

Number of Attorneys

1

State Licensed In

California

Firm Focus and History

Our firm is dedicated to Chapter 7and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases and civil rights actions. It is our sincere belief that doing good on the behalf of people will only return to you. There is a tremendous amount of satisfaction in having happy satisfied clients when cases are completed.

I was sworn-in as an attorney in November 1998. I have based my practice on bankruptcy since the beginning, adding civil rights litigation in 2002. In 2004 I began an affiliation, which continues to this day, with the law firm of Chapman, Popik and White in San Francisco, CA.

Previous Employment Summary

I started working in the legal field in 1987 as a paralegal for a one-man law firm that primarily practiced bankruptcy law. Until my swearing-in as an attorney in 1998, I worked for several one-man firms, and two multi-attorney firms. I assisted the multi-attorney firms establish bankruptcy practices that are still flourishing today. The last firm I worked for, prior to becoming an active attorney, was a family law firm where I participated in over 500 divorces and custody paternity cases. I have not practices family law since 2001.

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

I find it enlightening and helpful when clients ask intelligent questions. An informed client is helpful with their own case. Educated clients often do not have some of the misconceptions of the general public about bankruptcy.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Reviewing documents prepared by clients has been frowned upon in bankruptcy circles for some time. I do not review bankruptcy documents.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

I am not willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves in bankruptcy.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

I believe in helping people. My family is a working class family so I was not able to attend college as a youngster. I joined the Air Force at the age of 17. I was later able to attend law school while raising my daughters as a single parent. I now enjoy practicing law with most of my focus placed on disciplines that help individuals who are against the system, either through bankruptcy or through civil rights.

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

The fact that I went to law school at the age of 35, after the military, gives me a more realistic view of people and their problems. I believe that I relate to common people better than some of my contemporaries who didn't have to struggle in their lives. My formal education was in electrical engineering, science and math. Traveling an uncommon path to law school also gives me a somewhat different perspective on issue.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

I chose to practice bankruptcy law because of the feeling of reward I receive from helping clients. This is rare in the practice of law, and brings a great sense of accomplishment to me.

Civil right law is something I aspired to, but did not believe I could practice because of my age and lack of a mentor. It is an extremely complicated and difficult area of law, as well as an expensive way to litigate. My career direction changed when I became affiliated with Chapman, Popik and White, who have graciously co-counseled numerous successful cases with me and have taken the time to mentor me. Their assistance has allowed me to become proficient in litigating civil rights matters.

What do you like best about your career?

The best thing about my career is that I have become known in northern California as an attorney that other attorneys hire for their own firms, and are comfortable directing clients to. Peer recognition cannot be underestimated.

Tell us about your law firm:

I am a solo practitioner with an affiliation to the San Francisco based firm Chapman, Popik and White for my civil rights cases. My wife of nine years, Lory, is my legal secretary and has been for more than eight years. We work as a team on bankruptcy issues, which she has training in before having come to work for the firm. She also works closely with Chapman, Popik and White on all of our civil rights cases. The people at Chapman Popik and White, both staff and attorneys, are some of the best, most qualified people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. All of my clients are absolutely and fully satisfied by our relationship and the quality of service received from this affiliation.

What are your strengths and style?

I enjoy working with different types of people.

Personal Interests:

I enjoy a variety of hobbies and out of work activities.

Office Manager/Assistant

Lory

Fax

(530) 243-2003

Office Hours

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday

Emergency After Hours

No

Foreign Languages

No

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

My minimum for a Chapter 7 is $1,500.

For Chapter 13 I follow the court's recommended fees for the Eastern District of California.

Hourly Rates

Hourly rates depend on the type of case. Beginning rates start at $200 per hour for bankruptcy work and $400 per hour for civil rights work.

Free Initial Consultation?

For debtors in bankruptcy I offer a free 1/2 hour consultation. Some civil rights clients I will do a free consultation for as well but they are vetted rather severely.

Typical Retainer

No, I do not have a typical retainer.

Understanding Fees

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