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We are dedicated to helping individuals and businesses facing difficult financial circumstances--excessive debt, foreclosure, garnishments, lawsuits, etc. We work hard to tailor our advice to each individual client, as we understand that each client's situation is unique. We care about our clients, we care about our reputation and we care about getting it right. We pay attention to details and work hard to make sure that our clients' cases are handled promptly, efficiently and professionally. We assist clients both with nonbankruptcy negotiations and workouts and Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy filings. Our office is located on Green Street in Pasadena, between Lake Avenue and Hill Avenue.
California State Bar Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law. Quality service at reasonable prices.
California State Bar Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law--see profile for details!
California State Bar Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law--see profile for details!
Avoid bankruptcy--contact us regarding debt settlement options
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
30%
18 years | 400 cases
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
30%
18 years | 125 cases
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
30%
18 years | 275 cases
Debt Settlement
10%
18 years | 5 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-350 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in California for 28 years
State: California
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Posted by Barbara | October 16, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt
EXCELLENT!!! SIMPLY THE BEST ATTORNEY, LOOK NO FURTHER
I would highly recommend Clifford Bordeaux. He is an excellent attorney who helped with my difficult bankruptcy case. During our initial meeting he was very patient, answered all my questions and put my mind at ease while dealing with all the stress that one experiences when filing bankruptcy. I did...
Posted by Renee | April 22, 2010
Finally, a knowledgeable Lawyer that demonstrates empathy for his clients.
I interviewed several Lawyers before Clifford Bordeaux. At our initial meeting it was clear that this was the Lawyer to work with: He took time to ensure that I had a thorough understanding of my decision, and explained options to consider. This process lead to confidence with my decision. I hadn't f...
Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
10-Star Lawyer
Look no further, Clifford Bordeaux is the best, the real deal. He charges $350 delivers $1,000's work. I was beyond lucky to have met him. This is an extremely knowledgeable attorney, excellent work ethics and a wonderful human being. He is so considerate, careful, keen to my specific situation, and ...
Posted by Robert | December 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Bankruptcy Attorney!
I want to thank Clifford for the great job he did on my case. He is very knowledgeable and professional at all times. Furthermore, he was patient in responding to any questions I had which made me feel at ease throughout my case. I will be referring him to friends and family. Thank you Clifford!
Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
A tremendous help
Clifford helped me through my chapter 7. He was insightful and very knowledgeable about the process. He took the time to help me through this with patience and persistence. Many thanks to Clifford and his staff. I highly recommend Clifford Sculley Bordeaux.
Clifford Sculley Bordeaux's Lawyer Endorsements
"Clifford is a detail oriented attorney who is passionate about the field of bankruptcy and getting his clients the best results possible. I have had the pleasure of of working with Clifford on bankruptcy related issues and found him to be very competent and knowledgeable in the field of consumer bankruptcy law.""
"I endorse this lawyer. Cliff is an extremely knowledgeable lawyer with a great demeanor to help clients through the process, as well as negotiating with counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"The go to bankruptcy attorney in greater LA area."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Excellent attorney. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Cliff is a hard working Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy attorney that works towards always getting his client the best results."
"I endorse this lawyer. He and his wife have practiced bankruptcy law for many years and they are extremely skilled. I would trust Cliff to handle my own bankruptcy should I ever need to file one. If you retain Cliff, you would be in very good hands. He is also compassionate and understanding and thus a good person to speak to at a difficult time such as the time when one is declaring bankruptcy. He would make the process easier and would answer all of your questions."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bordeaux is extremely knowledeable in bankruptcy law and gives back to the community through teaching and assisting debtors who have fallen into less scrupulous hands. There is no better attorney in the area when it comes to the winning combination of talent and empathy."
"Cliff is extremely bright, hard-working and ethical. His clients are well-served."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Cliff and I have worked on several matters together and I have always been impressed with his knowledge and thoroughness."
"I've known Cliff for over 10 years. I've referred work to him in the past and will do so again. It's hard to find a lawyer that understands the law and the surrounding economics. It's very hard to find such a lawyer that also will talk with you, not just at you. Cliff's a great resource and a valuable find. Highly recommended."
"Cliff is an excellent lawyer to hire. He is smart, with a keen mind for difficult legal issues. He is pleasant to deal with - respectful, congenial, and easy to talk to. Most importantly, Cliff is a lawyer you can trust. If a lawyer doesn't have integrity, it doesn't matter how smart he is or great his credentials are. The bottom line is that you need someone you can trust completely: someone who will do quality legal work for you, someone who will give you straight answers — good or bad, and someone who will charge you fairly. Having legal problems is hard enough, you do not need to worry about whether your lawyer will treat you right. Cliff is the kind of counsel you can confidently entrust to take care of you so you can sleep at night. I have known Cliff for over 15 years, since he was in law school. He is one whom I trust completely."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law, State Bar of Calfiornia
2012
Client Choice Award, Avvo
2003
Compliance Specialist, National Regulatory Services
1997
Admitted to practice, United States District Court
1997
Admitted to Practice, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
1997
Admitted to Practice, Supreme Court of California
1996
Certificate of Appreciation, United States District Court
Work Experience
2008 - 2014
Owner, Bordeaux Law, P.C.
2004 - 2008
Associate, Law Offices of James F. Miller
2001 - 2004
General Counsel, Net Asset Management
2000 - 2001
Associate, Parker Stanbury
1999 - 2000
Associate, Law Offices of Albert Lee
1996 - 1996
Legal Extern, United States District Court
1996 - 1997
Research Assistant for Professor Norman Abrams, UCLA School Of Law
Associations
2013 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2011 - Present
Southern California Bankruptcy American Inn of CourtMember
2009 - Present
Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys AssociationMember
2008 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
1997 - Present
Supreme Court of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
1997 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
1997 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
1997 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
Sample of Legal Cases
In Re A.L.
Debtor received a discharge
In Re J.V.
Plan confirmed, lien stripped
In Re J. & R. B.
Debtor received a Chapter 7 discharge
In Re D. & C. O.
Plan confirmed
J.K. v. JPMorgan Chase Bank
Lien avoided
Cardservices International v. C.V.
Settled for less than 10% of plaintiff's demand
In Re R. & D. T.
Plan confirmed
In Re J.M.
Plan confirmed
In Re T.T. and T.S.
Debtor received a Chapter 7 discharge
In Re G. & M.R.
Case confirmed
Education
1997
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
University of California - Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Loan Modifications and Chapter 13--At the Intersection
Chapter 13 and Loan Modifications
2012
Bankruptcy Hot Topics
Bankruptcy Hot Topics: Pressing Issues in Chapters 7 & 13 Cases
2012
Bankruptcy 101
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
2011
DCA Meeting
Bankruptcy Basics
2011
Consumer Bankruptcy 101
Consumer bankruptcy
2009
Introduction to Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Introduction to Bankruptcy
Publications
2004
Los Angeles Lawyer
Debtors in Pretension (contributor - Lead Author Magdalena Bordeaux)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Reaffirmation
14 Jun 2020
Q&A
Can a defamation case be discharged in backruptcy court?
05 Jul 2013
Q&A
I am filing chapter 13 and 9 months ago financed a new car with vw credit do i need to reafirm that date through chapter 13 ?
05 Apr 2013