Deborah Grace Van Bergen

Deborah Grace Van Bergen

4.7
Rating: 5.2

Licensed for 27 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Glen Burnie, MD
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, DUI & DWI

1406 B Crain Hwy S Ste 104, Glen Burnie, MD

About Deborah

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 27 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1998

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Law Offices of Deborah Grace Van Bergen

1406 B Crain Hwy S Ste 104, Glen Burnie, MD, 21061-4092

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Deborah Grace Van Bergen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Robin | February 24, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bad Attorney

Never helped, never responded, never shows up... I lost everything and I was garnished. Took her 2.5 years to call me back. I called and faxed weekly. Sent someone else to cover my bankruptcy and never told me til the morning of. Horrible, painful experience !

Deborah Van Bergen

Replied last February 24, 2015

We are very troubled by your review and am begging you to call the office and please talk to you about your situation. It is of the utmost importance for me to above all good customer service to all of our clients and make sure they feel they can always reach one of us to speak to. Your situation, nor your name, bring up no situations we have in our office and I would sincerely ask you to call me so I can discuss what happened and be given the chance to rectify any situations.

Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Worry Free

I hired Debbie to help me out of a very tenuous situation. She listened to me and knew how important this was for me to settle and she proved it in her actions. Debbie explained all I needed to know to make an informed decision during our first phone call. After that call, I knew I was not going to l...ook for another attorney for representation. She always made herself available to answer any question for me (day, night and weekends). Debbie made me feel as if I were her only client. She is trustworthy and non-judgmental. Debbie prepared me for what process I could expect. Walking out of her office after our first meeting, a great amount of worry was lifted off my shoulders. I knew I was working with the perfect person. She took care of my case the next day, gave me a call to let me know my case resulted in my favor! Which relieved me of stress and anxiety, I learned she is a woman of her word. I would recommend her services to anyone looking for representation. I can't thank her enough for how she was able to turn what seemed like a hopeless situation, completely around for me.

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Misrepresentation

I felt like I was rushed through our entire court process. As Mrs. Van Bergen did not take what I wanted in account or hear my side of the case, instead she was more focused on what my wife attorney has to say and getting the case over with. and took days to returne my calls or addressed my concerns.... . she gives the impression that she is a very knowledgeable lawyer, however she never showed real proof of this to me either. She has failed to present my side of the case, and did not explain reason of why should I plea no contest, but the real reason is she will not fight for you. in addition to being very inexperienced attorney, she doesnt know how to represent herself amongst attorneys and infront of the court ,and charges too much for her lack of experience. in addition she failed to provide detailed billing and failed to return unearned portion of the advance retainer. bottom line is: her office is only open day a week friday, the rest of the days you have an answering machine to speak to, she will not give you any other method of communication, she has made me plea to no contest when I have strong case built against my wife.

Deborah Van Bergen

Replied last February 24, 2014

We're sorry you had a bad experience with our firm. Please call my office to discuss your case. We would like the chance to discuss any miscommunication you have had with our office and to go over any paperwork that you did have.

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2014 | Foreclosure

Highly Reccomend

Debbie is such a wonderful attorney. My house was going into foreclose and on top of that my pay check was also getting garnished. Debbie was able to stop the foreclose AND get all the monies back that was garnished. While going through this difficult time, Debbie gave me her personal cell phone numb...er so I could reach her at any time. I called her numerous of times after hours and even on weekends and she answered all of my calls. I would not have been able to do all of this without her. I highly recommend her to anyone I know.

Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

won my case - was very fair and reasonable

Allowed me to make payments to her. I had her cell phone number and she addressed my issues even in non business hours. Waived a large amount of my fee because my spouce was being horrible and tried to scare me with a bunch of pleadings. Have referred her to several other people and they like h...er also.

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Deborah Grace Van Bergen's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Ruben

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Ms. Van Bergen. I have known her as a colleague and a friend for more than 20 years and I can say without hesitation that she does a fantastic job for each and every one of her clients."

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Candy Thompson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have practice with Ms. Van Bergen for the past 19 years. She is a competent, honest and fair attorney who is well respected in the Bankruptcy community."

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James Logan

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Debbie for over 15 years. She always does a great job representing her clients, but really cares about them as well."

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Ian Valkenet

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Deborah and I worked on a case very recently involving a complex real property dispute. Her knowledge of the nuances of litigation inure to her clients' benefit. She is an asset to the bar."

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Morgan Fisher

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  5.2 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Commission Reprimand issued in MD, 2023

updated on 08/26/2024

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of D.G. Van Bergen

Education

1997

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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