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Biography
I have over 20 years of experience and have helped over 12,000 individuals and families go through the Bankruptcy process. These filings have included stopping foreclosure on a home, stopping repossession of a car or vehicle, stopping IRS tax levies and frozen bank accounts, and stopping lawsuits, credit card bills, personal loans, bills, utility shutoffs, and other types of debt. I have also helped many other families handle their debt situation without any need to file for bankruptcy.
With my help, these families have saved countless millions of dollars of debt.
I enjoy getting to know my clients and will be happy to answer any and all questions you may have. You are treated as a person and not a number.
I have filed over 12,000 bankruptcy cases to help individuals and families get a fresh start.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
50%
41 years | 11,000 cases
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
20%
41 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
20%
41 years
Foreclosure
10%
41 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 41 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 41 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of David M. Offen
(215) 625-9734
Fax
601 Walnut St., Suite 160 West, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
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David Mark Offen's Reviews
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Recommendation (34)
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Advocacy (21)
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Responsiveness (18)
Character & Conduct (17)
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Trustworthiness (13)
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Posted by Leroy | March 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Everything Went Very Smoothly
He was very easy to reach. He gives direct answers to your questions and the whole process went smoothly with no setbacks at all.
Posted by MrCrawford | February 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney
A Great Experience with a Lawyer
I had a great experience and would recommend him to anyone. Everything went the way that he said it would go.
Posted by Samuel | December 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Great
Great attorney! Everything went exactly as he told me. Highly recommend David!
Posted by Greta | December 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Gives Great Advice
I found attorney David Offen to be very pleasant. Everything went exactly the way he said it would go. I should have gotten advice from him years ago.
Posted by Jennifer | December 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Very good
David and his staff were very helpful throughout the duration of my case. Any issues that arose were promptly taken care of.
David Mark Offen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am familiar with Mr. Offen's work ethic and legal expertise, and I endorse Mr. Offen without reservation. I am confident that anyone hiring Mr. Offen will be impressed by Mr. Offen's professionalism, patience and ability."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I heartily endorse Mr. Offen. Through mutual clients and referrals I have made to him, I have seen Mr. Offen's expertise and empathy of his clients' matters. He is trustworthy and his bill is extremely reasonable. A real find, because Mr. Offen is a real mentsch."
"I endorse this lawyer.David and I both represent debtors . I respect him for his many , many years of high quality service to Debtors . He is also incredibly professional and courteous."
"I have known David Offen for over twenty years. He is a man of Honor and Integrity. He practices primarily in the area of Bankruptcy Law. Toward that end, he is a tireless advocate on behalf of his clients. I have referred prospective clients to Mr. Offen and will continue to do so without reservation. I endorse Mr. Offen."
"I endorse this lawyer.David Offen is one of the finest lawyers I have ever met. He is well versed in the vagaries of the Bankruptcy Law. Through meticulous preparation and encyclopedic knowledge of the field, David carefully represents each client individually. He does not use "cookie cutter" techniques but, rather crafts an individual plan for each client to assure the best result possible. David is a true credit to our profession."
"Outstanding client service, with much specialized expertise in bankruptcy. He always exceeds the expectations of his clients. He is widely respected in the field, and is a person of outstanding integrity."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred numerous clients and friends to David Offen and without exception they have thanked me for his skill and concern as well as prompt action which has taken a heavy burden from their lives. A++++"
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a conscientious hard working attorney with the highest degree of ethical integrity and a mastery of the laws of bankruptcy."
"I endorse this lawyer. David is honest, loyal, discrete and highly professional and will handle your matter as if you are his sole client."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a very thorough attorney who puts helping clients get out of debt - both with and without bankruptcy as his first priority. He is highly experienced and looks to always give the best advice possible. Many people who have come in to him looking for file bankruptcy are told it is not the best thing to do or the best time to file. Other people did not believe bankruptcy could help their situation and attorney Offen has filed bankruptcy for them and helped change their lives in a very positive way. They have said retaining Attorney Offen was one of the best moves of their life."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have seen his work for over 20 years. He has helped thousands of individuals, couples and families to enjoy a better life and get out of debt. He is well known in the bankruptcy court. He makes people who are unhappy about their situation feel much better after they have met with him. If only more attorneys were like him and his level of compassion!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr Offen is a very compassionate lawyer. His clients come to his office with great angst and leave with a sense of relief and hope regarding their financial condition"
Aryeh Stein
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Michael Cataldo
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Edelina Schuman
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2020
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2020
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Top 3 Bankruptcy Lawyers in Philadelphia, Three Best Rated
2019
Top 3 Bankruptcy Lawyers in Philadelphia, Three Best Rated
2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2019
Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2019
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
2018
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Top 3 Bankruptcy Lawyers in Philadelphia, Three Best Rated
2018
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2018
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
2017
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top Lawyers, Three Best Rated
2017
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2017
Top Attorneys of North America, Who's Who
2017
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
2016
Top Lawyers, Three Best Rated
2016
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
2016
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Lawyers, Three Best Rated
2014
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
2014
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
2012
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
Work Experience
1985 - Present
Bankruptcy Attorney, The Law Offices of David M. Offen
2005 - 2017
Vice President, Philadelphia Mikvah Association
1982 - 1984
Law Clerk, THE ROTHENBERG LAW FIRM LLP
Associations
2016 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2014 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Philadelphia Mikvah AssociationVice President
1999 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
1997 - Present
Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy ConferenceMember
1984 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case
Case confirmed
Chapter 13 Consumer Bankruptcy Case
Case confirmed/2nd mortgage avoided
Bankruptcy and Consumer Debt
Case confirmed
Chapter 7 Consumer Bankruptcy Case
Discharged
Chapter 13 Consumer Bankruptcy Case
Case confirmed
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case
Discharged
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case
Discharged
Chapter 13 Consumer Bankruptcy Case
Case confirmed
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case
Discharged
In Re Vanessa Thomas
Car Finance company was sanctioned by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court with a fine for every day it refused to return the vehicle to debtor
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case
Discharged
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case
Case confirmed
Chapter 7 Consumer Bankruptcy Case
Discharged
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case
Case confirmed
Chapter 7 Consumer Bankruptcy Case
Discharged
Education
1984
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
Temple University
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2014
Ethical Considerations in Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Ethics
Publications
2015
The Law Offices of David M. Offen is Now Offering Bankruptcy Information-Blogs
The Law Offices of David M. Offen is Now Offering Bankruptcy Information-Blogs
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How to keep my home from sheriff's sale if no time to file ch.13 bankruptcy and motion to continue the sale was denied?
25 Jul 2019
Q&A
How should I address a judgment on my credit report that I have not been served papers on?
31 Aug 2017
Q&A
How do I reopen my Chapter 13 case and get a discharge?
06 Sep 2017