Charles M Leftwich Jr

Charles M Leftwich Jr

4.4
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 28 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Mesa, AZ
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement

1423 S. Higley Road, Suite 127, Mesa, AZ

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2026
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About Charles

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 50%

At Leftwich Law, we have addressed many different types of debt in negotiations, chapter 7, 11 or 13 of bankruptcy. Give us a call today for a free consultation!!!

29 years | 10,000 cases

50%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 40%

At Leftwich Law, we focus our practice on Chapter 7, and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. We offer a low cost alternative for high quality legal representation.

29 years | 7,000 cases

40%
Debt Settlement 10%

At Leftwich Law we have helped many of our clients avoid bankruptcy by negotiating reasonable debt settlements with creditors that enable them to improve their credit score and even obtain home mortgages and auto loans

29 years | 100 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 28 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1997

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2026

Location

Leftwich Law

1423 S. Higley Road, Suite 127, Mesa, AZ, 85206

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Charles M Leftwich Jr's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Mishandled paperwork

Charles handled our bankruptcy in 2019. We were told that we could reaffirm our mortgage which we had never missed a payment on , and still have not. When we went to refinance this year we discovered he had never filed the reaffirmation paperwork he had said he would. He had assured us that while e...verything had to be incorporated in the bankruptcy that that would be reaffirmed as would our car loan that was also current. However, he sent someone in his stead to court and apparently left it up to that person to file the paperwork? I have tried contacting him several times and have received no response. He only responded to one text saying that “judges don’t reaffirm real property.” I’m not even sure what that means, but that was NEVER part of the conversation we had before. He had assured us that it would be reaffirmed. Otherwise, we would never have gone this route. The fact that he has not returned three emails to help us address this with our mortgage company, four years later leads to my frustration. It does not show any of our payments for the last four years to the credit bureau! And we are stuck on how to reaffirm our mortgage. Very frustrating! I would not recommend going to this lawyer. We were handed off and the paperwork not properly filed and now no response at our request for help.

Posted by Joseph | December 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Excellent attorney

Charles Leftwich was a great help in my bankruptcy case. Charles guided me through the process of the bankruptcy case.

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

i was refered to im by my buisness lawyer he took my money and did not file proper paperwork in time i almost lost my homes

well he took my 1340 and didnt file proper paperwork witch almost caused me too loose my homes my buisness my only source of income he does not care about his clients best interest do yourself a favor look for another better lawyer

Posted by Terra | April 10, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Most happy clients

Going through a BK is hard enough, Mr Leftwich was patient and willing to answer all of my questions. The process was made painless and easy. When issues arose after the BK, with debt collectors attempting to collect after we filed, his firm graciously and effectively handled all of the harassment of... those turkey buzzards. If in seven years, I need to file again, I will HAPPILY file with his firm again.

Posted by Dennis | October 23, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Great representation at an affordable price !

I was informed about the bankruptcy laws and felt comfortable with Mr. Leftwich and his firm. Haven't received discharge papers yet but am confident there will be no problem.

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Charles M Leftwich Jr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mari Clark

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Having worked with Charles in the past, I have found him to have a very thorough understanding of the bankruptcy laws. Even beyond that, his work ethic is unparalleled and I have great respect for his ethical standards. I can definitely endorse Charles Leftwich."

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Andrew Ellis

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Charles worked for me for several years in 2000's, handling our chapter 7 cases with competence, integrity and professionalism. Since then, he and I have worked on cases together, covered for each other at hearings and referred clients to each other. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Pittman

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Charles in the past and he is very knowledgable about bankruptcy. He is one of the good ones. If I ever had a bankruptcy question he was the first person I would ask. Keep up the good work Charles."

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Scott Macleod

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have personally observed Mr. Leftwich's professionalism and desire to help clients. He is a zealous advocate, knowledgeable and the type of attorney clients can count on. I wholeheartedly endorse his practice."

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James Frederick

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ashraf Salem

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Leftwich. His answers on Avvo demonstrate his legal skill and knowledge."

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Maryam Atighechi

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Gigstad

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Leftwich is who I would recommend for Bankruptcy Issues in Arizona!"

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Randy Ferguson

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Millet

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Leftwich's advice is spot on; as shown by the answers to the legal questions he has posted, he takes the time to answer questions in a common sense manner and addresses the legal issues and needs. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sanjay Sobti

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Herbert Ellis

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Geoffrey Khotim

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Charles for over 10 years and he is an excellent attorney that takes good care of his clients. In many cases, especially with bankruptcy work, the difference between a good lawyer and a bad one is how well the lawyer handles his client's non-legal concerns. Charles not only knows the law, he knows how to guide his clients through the often emotional process of filing bankruptcy."

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Steven Zachary

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Mr. Leftwich is a strong member of our legal community. His dedication to making sure that citizens receive the best legal advice is represented by his thoughtful answer here."

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Kevin Vale

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Charles is a very knowledgeable and trusted bankruptcy attorney in Phoenix. I had a complex bankruptcy question and Charles took the time to answer my question in a timely and competent manner. I endorse this lawyer."

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James Schollian

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Leftwich is one of the most experienced bankruptcy attorneys in the state of Arizona. He is thorough, practical and reasonable. He is well aquatinted with all aspects of bankruptcy representation."

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Casey Yontz

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Charles has been a colleague of mine for about 5 years now. I am familiar with his work and his service to his clients. Charles is a very capable attorney, and his clients value his work and their relationships with him. He is one of the veteran lawyers in bankruptcy court, and by now I'm sure he's filed thousands of successful cases. Charles is one of the more approachable lawyers in bk court, and it's always a pleasure to chat him up, whether it be for a laugh or for an opinion on a legal issue."

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Adam Hauf

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Charles has a great work ethic and is highly dependable. Always well dressed and presentable. Great person to work with and highly recommend this attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2026.

Disbarment issued in AZ, 2026

updated on 03/23/2026

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Arizona State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Suspension issued in AZ, 2025

updated on 07/03/2025

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Admonition and Probation issued in AZ, 2017

updated on 09/07/2017

An admonishment means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. While on probation, the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2014

Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Bankruptcy Attorneys

2013

Avvo Contributor, Avvo Contributor

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner -General Counsel, Leftwich Law

2005 - 2008

Attorney, The Clark Law Office

2002 - 2005

Attorney, Phillips & Associates Law Firm

2000 - 2005

Attorney, Andrew M. Ellis, PC

Associations

2014 - Present

American Institute of Bankruptcy Attorneys

Award Member

Education

1996

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Brigham Young University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

A Bankruptcy Primer for Professionals

Bankruptcy 101

Publications

2013

FM Media, LLC Most Frequently Requested Information About Bankruptcy

Languages

English

Activity

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