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Dara J. Sandau
About Dara
Biography
Focused in Bankruptcy, Credit Repair, Debt Settlement, Business and Consumer Protection law.
I am passionate about achieving the best possible outcome for my clients.
My personal experiences with bankruptcy and debt helps me relate to my clients on a personal level, giving my clients peace of mind, the feeling they are not alone and that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Let us walk you through the process and help you recover your financial health.
Additionally, as a consumer protection advocate I am your voice when you feel you have been taken advantage of by landlords, tenants, contractors, dealerships, or other commercial service providers.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-35%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 7 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2018
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Location
Sandau Legal, P.C.
360 Merrimack Street, Suite 150, Lawrence, MA, 01843
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Dara J. Sandau's Reviews
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Posted by Lisa | April 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Amazing customer service
Dara helped me with a bankruptcy in 2020 she was amazing, knowledgeable, and very helpful in explaining everything to me. She even helped me last week with something that came up from my bankruptcy and just as hard yet again for me! I would recommend her to anyone and everyone she really is one of th...
Posted by Allie | May 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Exceptional attorney
Dara helped me through a housing matter and I was so grateful for her expertise and confidence. She was able to arrange a settlement for me despite the other party doing everything in their power to intimidate us. I would absolutely recommend her for any housing related issues!
Posted by Bonnie | June 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
5* rating for Dara Sandau
Dara was our lawyer for a bankruptcy, She has been so helpful and made this crisis very painless I would recommend Dara Sandau for anyone who needs a efficient and excellent lawyer
Posted by Claire | May 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
She made it as painless as possible
Dara is a great lawyer to have on your side when you decide to file bankruptcy. It’s not an easy choice to make and she made it as painless as possible. She had so much compassion and understanding for what I was going through. It really helped me not feel so overwhelmed. She’s very knowledgeable abo...
Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Trouble with my Landlord
Dara Sandau is an outstanding attorney, very knowledgeable and extremely good at negotiating and settling disputes. I was facing an extremely difficult, mind-melting situation with an unjustified lease termination and habitability issues with my apartment. Dara was able to achieve a really great and ...
Dara J. Sandau's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Dara is an inspiration for both her knowledge and tenacity in client representation. Dara is an intelligent, hard working attorney who is always focused on the best resolution for her clients. Dara brings a high level of insight to an issue, and does not rest until the client is satisfied. If you feel like you are being treated unfairly, you're going to want Attorney Dara Sandau on your side."
"I had the pleasure of working with Attorney Dara Sandau as opposing counsel on a Landlord-Tenant matter. Dara represented her clients zealously and with an incredible amount of caring and empathy (as we all should); but she went the extra mile for her clients. I have referred several clients to Dara with the knowledge and complete comfort that she would serve their legal needs well. I highly endorse Attorney Dara Sandau."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Attorney Sandau recently in a home improvement matter. I represented a contractor. Attorney Sandau was courteous, professional and easy to work with, even though we came form opposite ends of the legal spectrum."
"I am always happy to refer cases that are outside my practice areas to Dara. She is responsive, professional, and gets results!"
Cindy Bodendorf
Consumer protection lawyer
Paul Lambert
Real estate lawyer
Thomas Doyle
Consumer protection lawyer
Cynthia Ravosa
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Volunteer Service to Massachusetts Debt Relief Foundation, United States Bankruptcy Court District of Massachusetts
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, Sandau Legal P.C.
2015 - Present
CEO, Established Inc.
Associations
2018 - Present
Massachusetts Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
1918SC000999 Baez, Leonard v. Choice Motor Group, Inc.
Judgment
Education
2015
Massachusetts School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
BayPath University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2020
Uncomfortable Conversations: Let's talk about Economic Inequality
Uncomfortable Conversations: Let's talk about Economic Inequality
Publications
2020
2020
Sandau Legal P.C.
Tenants! You still need to pay your rent during the Corona Virus!
2020
Sandau Legal P.C.
What Documents Do I Need to File Bankruptcy?
2020
Sandau Legal P.C.
Considering Debt Consolidation? It’s Often A Fool’s Gold Debt Solution.
2020
Sandau Legal P.C.
What Happens To My Car or Truck In Bankruptcy?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Fake Contractor, Took deposit and owes remaining funds, unsure of my options?
30 Mar 2021
Q&A
Creditors knew about debtor's bankruptcy and continued the civil case is this legal?
09 Mar 2021
Q&A
Can I sue a car rental company for renting me an unregistered car?
24 Feb 2021