Michael Jacob Owen Sandler

Michael Jacob Owen Sandler

also known as Michael J.O. Sandler, Michael Sandler

4.8
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 24 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Woodbridge, VA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Uncontested Divorce

12801 Darby Brook Ct #201, Woodbridge, VA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 95%

26 years | 1,200 cases

95%
Uncontested Divorce 5%

25 years | 300 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 24 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Utah for 3 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2022

Administrative - Not authorized to practice

No misconduct found

Location

Fisher-Sandler, LLC

12801 Darby Brook Ct #201, Woodbridge, VA, 22192

Fisher-Sandler, LLC

3977 Chain Bridge Rd Suite 2, Fairfax, VA, 22030

Fisher-Sandler, LLC

1930 William Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401

Fisher-Sandler, LLC

8002 DiscoveryDrive, Ste. 422, Richmond, VA, 23229

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Michael Jacob Owen Sandler's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

5 star (21)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Krista | August 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Seamless process!

Mr. Sandler made our bankruptcy process so easy. Very affordable, helpful, and also very friendly. I emailed him with questions all days of the week, all hours of the day/night, and he always answered in no time. . Highly recommend him.

Posted by Wanda | June 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bankruptcy

Fisher-Sandler, LLC were heaven sent. I was previously dealing with a Law Group that was extremely ineffective. It was like night and day when Fisher-Sandler, LLC took over my bankruptcy case. Mr. Sandler explained everything in simple terms, I received prompt replies to all my inquires. Mr. Sand...ler made the process smooth and stress-free from start to finish. I am truly grateful for the professionalism and dedication in getting my case successfully filed in a timely manner. I highly recommend Mr. Sandler to anyone seeking legal assistance in filing a bankruptcy.

Posted by anonymous | May 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I recommend this law firm

This firm is amazing. I did not think I would qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The firm reviewed my information and reassured me that I qualify. Michael made sure he informed me about everything that I needed to do on my end. In the end, my loans were discharged. Michael is an easy person to talk to... and work with. AND they talk payment plans!!! Other law firms wanted all the money up front!! Michael set up a reasonable payment plan for me that I could afford. I recommend this law firm 1,000% if you are looking to file for bankruptcy!! Thank you, Michael!!!

Posted by Susan | April 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

Great experience! Thorough, thoughtful, supportive, available and responsive, made a difficult action easy through the entire process. Highly recommend!

Posted by Nancy | March 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr. Sandler and the Fisher-Sandler, LLC - The best bankruptcy lawyers in the DMV!

I helped my family tremendously that caused me significant debt, which I could not afford to pay even though I tried. I contacted Fisher-Sandler, LLC and I spoke with Michael J. O. Sandler of the Firm, Woodbridge, VA. Mr. Sandler and the Fisher-Sandler, LLC must be the best bankruptcy lawyers in th...e DMV! My initial consultation to the final discharge was seamless and I remained very confident in my bankruptcy legal service. Michael Sandler is an incredible bankruptcy attorney. Mr. Sandler is amazingly professional, responsive, and genuinely caring and provided me with first class bankruptcy legal service. Michael Sandler explained with ease the bankruptcy filing process and answered my questions in a kind manner and with strong expertise! As a result of Michael J.O. Sandler's dedication to my bankruptcy case and his experienced navigation of the bankruptcy process, I truly felt almost no stress. Mr. Sandler achieved a positive outcome for me and he gifted me my life back! I am so very grateful to Mr. Michael J.O. Sandler and the Fisher-Sandler, LLC! Nancy

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David Phillips

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Other

"I became familiar with Michael's bankruptcy law practice through a mutual business associate. It quickly became obvious that Michael has spent many hours preparing informational videos for potential clients to obtain quality information about the entire bankruptcy process that are readily available on his website. Michael maintains a small office practice that allows him to personally assist each client and help them with a very difficult time in their lives. Watch the videos. He really cares and wants to help. I highly endorse Michael."

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Fisher-Sandler, LLC

2005 - 2017

Owner/Attorney, The Law Offices of Michael J. O. Sandler, PLLC

2000 - 2006

Associate, Becker, Hadeed, Kellogg & Berry, P.C.

Associations

2015 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member

2005 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2004 - Present

Northern Virginia Bankruptcy Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

1999 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Member

Education

2000

George Mason Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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