Clifford Sculley Bordeaux

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Clifford Sculley Bordeaux

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Chapter 13 bankruptcy Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt, Debt Settlement

1275 E. Green Street, Pasadena, CA

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About Clifford

Biography

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

30%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 30%

18 years | 125 cases

30%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 30%

18 years | 275 cases

30%
Debt Settlement 10%

18 years | 5 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

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

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bordeaux Law, P.C.

1275 E. Green Street, Pasadena, CA, 91106

bordeauxlaw.com/

Online Presence

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Clifford Sculley Bordeaux's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Professional and compassionate help during challenging times

Our family of four faced a very difficult time. With mounting debt, repossession of our car, and further financial trouble combined with loss of employment – our family faced a very dark time. We were referred to Mr. Bordeaux by our friend. We met Mr. Bordeaux for the first consultation and immedia...tely found him to be compassionate and very factual in reviewing our case. He quickly provided us with an overview of our situation and what options we had. We reviewed our options with him and he guided us not only in the legal aspect of our case, but also on the potential outcome at the end. We wanted to make sure that our choice was guided by the best financial outcome for us at the end. Mr. Bordeaux helped us optimize our plan. We wanted to resolve our debt while minimizing financial impact on our family’s daily life and making sure that we had best opportunity possible at the end of the Bankruptcy. While in bankruptcy, we suffered additional loss of employment. Mr. Bordeaux further guided us and helped us in adjusting our case. In the end, we were able to complete the Bankruptcy with success. Financial difficulties are very difficult for anyone and any family. We found ourselves very thankful that we had the opportunity to find Mr. Bordeaux at the time of our need. He helped us tremendously and we are extremely thankful for his help. We hope that we don’t come across anyone else who would need similar help as we did. However, in case we do, we surely will refer our friends in need to Mr. Bordeaux.

Posted by Charles | April 15, 2013 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Excellent Attorney

I never thought I would have to file for Bankruptcy Chapter 7, but things happened and I had to file. I interviewed 3 attorneys before hiring Mr. Bordeaux. I felt very confident when I spoke to him. He explained the process clearly. He is very professional, experienced and honest and he knows the la...w perfectly. During the process I communicated with him several times, because I had concerns. He was always available and gave me peace of mind. I believe he preferred to communicate via email than over the phone. His staff is great too, they were very helpful and followed up for documentation. My case went very smoothly and was discharged, and now I am enjoying a new financial start. I strongly recommend Mr. Bourdeaux.

Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

A TRULY REMARKABLE ATTORNEY, HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION!

We searched 18 months for the perfect attorney and my wife and I knew after the first consultation that he was the one that could actually achieve our zero plan with lien strip. He was always patient with our never ending questions and always gave honest answers, never over promising like most of the... attorneys we spoke with. Best of all he was so well prepared for our lien strip hearing that he actually got the opposing counsel to inadvertently support our case! Bankruptcy is a very hard decision: do yourself a favor and speak with Mr. Bordeaux before you do. We could not be happier with both our experience and results!

Posted by Karin | January 31, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Excellent Bankruptcy Attorney

I'm one of those people that overthinks and over researches everything, so i visited probably 10 or so bankruptcy attorneys, did tons of research, and waited a year before filing. I have to admit that I was hesitant upon my first visit with Mr. Bordeaux - his office was a bit scattered and not th...e typical gazillion dollar desk and pictures of fox hunting on the walls LOL. I wasn't sure what this meant, but of course i was already there, so i was definately giving him a chance. His rate was very competitive, and that was attractive of course, but what i kept going back to was his absolute thoroughness in answering all questions i had, including being up to speed with median income levels changing and advising me appropriately. He was very open and honest and real. I had taken lists of questions and after i left, emailed him more questions (all of which he patiently answered) and continued to email him here and there with questions over the course of the year it took me to decide to file my bankruptcy. Throughout this entire time, he was nothing but helpful and professional - the patience of a saint! I've filed and had my hearing and i can honestly say i have full confidence in Mr. Bordeaux and his abilities, i have found him to be accurate and just a top-class act; he worked with me and advised me in such a way that my whole experience was effortless and worry-free! Don't worry about the fancy office - worry about someone who actually cares enough and loves his work enough to invest his time into knowing the laws and continually researching and educating himself. I found when getting down to the nitty gritty, that a lot of the bigger firms file a chap 7 for you, even using deductions that are no longer legally allowed, knowing that they are paid whether you are discharged with the chap 7 or end up having to convert to a chap 13. Some firms have a 30% conversion rate! I don't know about you, but i want to know that i'm filing correctly and don't have to worry about an unexpected outcome! I don't hesitate to recomment Mr. Bordeaux - he really proved himself to me, and as a very discerning person, that says a lot. He's all about business and doing it right, showed up to my hearing on time, and still to this day, responds quickly to any emailed questions I have. A+++ and thank you Mr. Bordeaux (and Daisy - his excellent paralegal!).

Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Best Attorney Ever!

Attorney Bordeaux is so patient, empathetic and knowledgeable. Filing for BK can make anyone feel overly stressed, but with Attorney Bordeaux on your side, he will do his very best to help you resolve your financial issues. For me, I thought there was no way on earth my case would be discharged, but ...he made it happen. Everything was legit, he taught me everything I needed to know to get through this hard time in my life, and at the end of it all I was very, very happy.

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Clifford Sculley Bordeaux's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Shevitz

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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.""

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David Golubchik

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Amir Soleimanian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bryan Fisher

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The go to bankruptcy attorney in greater LA area."

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Ronald Hedding

Unknown lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent attorney. Highly recommended."

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James Beirne

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dheeraj Singhal

Unknown lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cliff is a hard working Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy attorney that works towards always getting his client the best results."

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Meredith Denzler

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Thomas Martin

Unknown lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Valerie Hanna

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Magdalena Bordeaux

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cliff is extremely bright, hard-working and ethical. His clients are well-served."

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Leonora Gorelik

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vanessa Terzian

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Cliff and I have worked on several matters together and I have always been impressed with his knowledge and thoroughness."

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Hans Mahr

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Alex Wu

General practice lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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David Golubchik

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer

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Jerome Cohen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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James Beirne

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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David Shevitz

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

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Marisa Hawkins

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Valerie Hanna

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Thomas Martin

Estate planning lawyer

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Gregg Rapoport

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Christian Cooper

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Karen Brown

Probate lawyer

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Holly Roark

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Leonora Gorelik

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Vanessa Terzian

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 California

Admitted to Practice

2011 - Present

Southern California Bankruptcy American Inn of Court

Member

2009 - Present

Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association

Member

2008 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

1997 - Present

Supreme Court of California

Admitted to Practice

1997 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Admitted to Practice

1997 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

1997 - Present

State Bar of California

Admitted 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

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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 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

Languages

English

Activity

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