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Ruben Fuentes
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Biography
I am located in the Los Angeles, CaIifornia area since 1986. I have worked as a CPA since 1981. In accounting, my field of expertise is related to Income Tax. In addition, to that degree I became an "IRS Enrolled Agent" (federal license) in July of 1996 and I am used to deal with the IRS; either doing business and personal income tax for my clients or representing my clientsbefore the IRS, in the event of a tax audit. I am still enrolled to practive before the IRS and in good standing
I also worked as a Real Estate Broker since June of 1994, in the area of financing loans to buy or maintain real estate; mainly conforming residential loans and jumbo loans. I am still active in real estate and in good standing with the CA Department of Real Estate.
I received my Law Degree form Abraham Lincoln University in Los Angeles, California in June of 2008 and passed the bar exam in July of 2008. I was awarded a Cum Laude honors while working full time my entire law education.
The combination of my major in accounting and law degree makes the perfect combination to handle a bankruptcy proceedings. Keep in mind that in a bankruptcy petition a debtor has to list his assets and liabilities very similiar to a Balance Sheet for a business. Additionally, a debtor has to disclose his income and expenses similiar to a Profit and Loss accounting statement. While the process seems cumbersome, a debtor is entitled to keep all his exempted property and also avoid law suits, wage garnishment, repossessions, bank levies and all creditors teckniques to make you pay a debt that most likely qualifies for a "discharge" (forgiveness) in bankruptcy court.
Most people are under the mistaken belief that business or personal income income tax are not "dischargeable" through bankruptcy; however, meeting certain conditions they are forgiven in full.
Would you like an attorney who is also an accountant on your side while filing for bankruptcy? Call my office and the initial consultation is free and we also run a credti report for free during your consultation to weigh in your overall liabilities. We also will run a "property profile" for each piece of real estate you owned.
I you are losing your house or in the process of "short sale" do not make a decission without calling me first. Keep in mind that I also have a real estate license and that experience give me an edge to resolve some issues with your lender without the need to file for banruptcy or if you have to file you may be entitled to "erase" the second or third loan against your house through a chapter 13 bankrtuptcy.
Please give a call and I will take care of you,
Ruben
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
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Location
Law Offices of Ruben Fuentes
4524 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90022
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Ruben Fuentes's Reviews
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Posted by Annabelle | December 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
BEST ATTORNEY EVER!!!
I highly recommend Ruben Fuentes! He helped me with my divorce and I was divorced in about 6 months! He also helped me get the child support and spousal support that I was entitled to by law. On top of that he also gave me a reasonable price and let me make payments. I was not able to find another at...
Posted by Susana | August 26, 2013
GREAT SERVICE!
he help with family law (child custody). He went out his way to make sure everything was on time. he is very hard working person and loves to help. I will recommend his services to other people.
Posted by Alex C. | May 24, 2012
HE ERASED MY TAX DEBTS
I have my wages garnished by the IRS and Ruben Fuentes stopped it. I did not know that taxes can be "erased" with a BK. I could not believe it, but Ruben did it. The process was straight forward from day one. Ruben always answers the phone or calls back when I leave a message. Now I am debt free and ...
Posted by Vivian T. | May 24, 2012
BANKRUPTCY
When i needed to file for bankruptcy i felt a little lost and did not want to pay an attorney a high amount of money. When i met Mr. Fuentes he was very kind and sincere, he let me know what would benefit me and also gave me a very low price. Once the bankruptcy was filed he made sure to go out of hi...
Posted by Maria J. | November 26, 2011
RELIABLE ATTORNEY
He is a very knowledgeable attorney and inspire confidence all the way with the handling of my case. My bankruptcy went through like a charm. On top of that, he erased the second loan of mu house and now I only owe the first. My house is not in foreclosure anymore. I can breathe more easily now.
Ruben Fuentes's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ruben is a dedicated attorney and a fierce advocate who never takes anything at face value when it comes to protecting his clients' rights."
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"As a Santa Clara County litigator, I have known Ruben Fuentes for many years. Ruben is an extremely capable lawyer who also has a CPA background. I highly recommend him for any assignment within his field of expertise. Michel Rouhani Attorney at Law"
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"I endorse this lawyer. Ruben is conscientious knowledgable and generous with his time and efforts. He goes out of his way to help others and has the experience to handle a variety of bankruptcy matters."
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"I highly recommend this attorney. Very intelligent and very thorough when analyzing legal issues! Compassionate with clients and aggressive with legal issues! 5 STARS!!"
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"Mr. Fuentes is dedicated to helping his clients and has shown his dedication by being actively involved in the Avvo community. I look forward to working with him on different bankruptcy matters in the future."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ruben is an outstanding legal resource. Anytime that I have a tricky bankruptcy or legal issue, I know that I can rely on him to help me find a solution."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ruben is a very knowledgeable attorney with a true desire to help members of his community. I've learned a lot from his through his contributions in Avvo and look forward to working with him in the future."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Fuentes is a very knowledgeable Bankruptcy/Debt relief attorney. His answers at AVVO show his knowledge of bankruptcy law."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a thoughtful caring and intelligent bankruptcy attorney. He offers valuable insight and experience."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very well spoken and knowledgable lawyer."
"Ruben Fuentes has a wonderfully clear way of expressing himself so that ordinary people can understand what he means. I predict a wonderful future for this hard working young attorney & I am honored to be the first to endorse him here on Avvo."
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Experience
Honors
2008
CUM LAUDE, ABRAHAM LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney General, THE FUENTES LAW FIRM
2005 - 2007
Paralegal, Leslie Walker Banandwerp III
Associations
2012 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2009 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1996 - Present
Internal Revenue ServiceEnrolled Agent
1994 - Present
California Secretary of StateNotary Public
1990 - Present
California Department of Real EstateBroker
1988 - Present
California Tax Education CouncilRegisteredTax Preparer
1996 - 2000
National Association of Enrolled AgentsMember
1996 - 2000
California Society of Enrolled AgentsMember
Sample of Legal Cases
RE: Ricardo and Maria R.
2ND and 3RD home loan eliminated and Chapter 13 Plan approved for a low monthly payment of $ 292.00
RE: Jocylane D.
Plan approved for a monthly payment of $670.00 for an unsecured debt of $251,768.00.
JACQUELINE S.
Chapter 11 plan approved
Charl E. J.
Disclosure Stament approved by the court after 5 months of filing the case, case still pending for Plan approval.
Education
2008
Abraham Lincoln Univ
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
San Martin
BA
N/A
California State University, Los Angeles
CPA
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
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Q&A
Hit a car, left my number. Apparently police were called.
19 Jul 2012
Q&A
Is there a court time frame for a examination 2004 from noticed date to hearing date? mine is 7 days, recived 2 days b4 my disch
07 Jul 2012
Q&A
Seasoning date for foreclosure that has been discharged in chapter 7
30 Jun 2012