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

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Susan | April 22, 2025 | Hired 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 | Bankruptcy & Debt

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

Posted by Ezzat | March 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Honesty and achiever

Michael Sandler was very helpful and nice and responding to all the questions we have with honesty and helped us in gathering all documents needed in a timely fashion. I will recommend him to all our friends

Posted by Joseph | February 03, 2025 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Save Yourself the Time

We reached out to this law firm because of the positive reviews we saw via Yelp, etc. Unfortunately, our experience was not positive. We spoke with Michael Sandler in October 2024 regarding filing a new Chapter 7 case once our Chapter 13 was dismissed in Feb 2025. We were given clear details on w...hat to expect; along with the available payment options. Once we were ready to move forward, we contacted Michael on the 20th of January to advise him that we were ready to move forward. My wife mailed his office a large amount of paperwork via 2-day priority shipping which was received on the 24th after attempting to be delivered on the 23rd but he had left the office earlier than his normal office hours without advance notice. From January 20th to February 3rd, we have had to follow back up with Michael over 3 times by both text and email. It took him 7 days to let us know that our bank statements were just too much for him to handle. We even offered to help him with the process to alleviate any further confusion. We have a record of every email exchange between him and myself. As of February 3rd, we are now being advised that he would be "passing" on assisting us with filling our new CH 7 case because we were in such a "rush" This is not how anyone should do business. We were extremely patient with him throughout this entire exchange just to be told "I will pass" and now have to find another lawyer who can help us in such a short period of time. If you are looking for a lawyer that believes in delivering exceptional customer service, go elsewhere and with a firm that has a dedicated support staff with educated paralegals available who can help with the "workload".

Michael Sandler

Replied last February 04, 2025

Mr. Gay is correct that I would not file a case for him. One thing you will find when you hire me is that I take my job representing you very seriously. My first email to you will tell you everything that is required, and if you can’t provide me with the paperwork that I need I can’t do my job. As you can see from every other feedback, my clients don’t have problems and their cases go smoothly because I am so careful on the paperwork. Mr. Gay did not mention that I asked him over and over again for better income documentation, which he either would not or could not provide. If you want your case carefully reviewed and filed, I am happy to represent you. If you want me to look the other way or make things up, you’ve got to go elsewhere.

Posted by Rashawn | January 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Need a bankruptcy attorney? Hire Mr. Sandler

Let me start off by saying THANK YOU again Mr. Sandler. I needed to file for bankruptcy quickly and searched for a lawyer to help. I am so glad I find Michael Sandler, he was quick filing my case and kept me informed through out the whole process and made it stress free for me. He is very nice, profe...ssional and AFFORDABLE! I would recommend this firm to anyone especially for bankruptcy.

Michael Sandler

Replied last February 04, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Michael was able to assist you quickly and make the bankruptcy process stress-free. It's great to know that you found our bankruptcy services affordable and professional. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are here to help whenever you need us. Wishing you all the best moving forward!

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Michael Jacob Owen Sandler's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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