John D. Faucher

John D. Faucher

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 31 years

Tax Lawyer at Westlake Village, CA
Practice Areas: Tax, Bankruptcy & Debt

2945 Townsgate Road, Suite 200, Westlake Village, CA

About John

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Tax 60%

Tax litigation and collection actions.

27 years

60%
Bankruptcy and Debt 40%

All aspects of debtor and creditor work in bankruptcy court: consumer bankruptcies, business bankruptcies, lawsuits to challenge dischargeability, representation of trustees.

33 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-800 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 30 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1995

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1994

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Faucher Law, P.C.

2945 Townsgate Road, Suite 200, Westlake Village, CA, 91361

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John D. Faucher's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

5 star (47) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
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1 star (0)

Posted by GK | December 12, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Filing BK

John was highly recommended to me and I see why. Very knowledgeable and I was able to breathe again after talking to him. Thank you again. Anyone considering BK please talk to him he’s straight up an honest man that really cares about people being take. Advantage of and financial difficulties. At s...ome point we have all been there. Don’t be ashamed. Call him you won’t regret it.

Posted by Jeff | July 22, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Professional, competent, and caring!

John has a wealth of knowledge and was able to advise me in how to address my situation with the state and IRS. His recommendations and insights have helped me pursue the best options available to me.

Posted by anonymous | June 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Discharge Success!

John Faucher is an experienced, effective and efficient Tax and Bankruptcy attorney that met with me on a first consult to review my large lingering personal accumulated IRS tax debt, as well as personal encumbrances, that he determined all qualified to be discharged through Chapter 7 bankruptcy. ... After paying a reasonable retainer fee, John and his staff worked diligently and expeditiously to secure a 341 meeting with creditors, and after having this meeting online with the U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee and IRS representative, I received a discharge within 60 days. It almost seemed too good to be true, as I’ve been working to get rid of these compounding debts for 10+ years with other “professionals” without resolve, and after spending a great deal of money and experiencing a great deal of stress. As a result, I would highly recommend John Faucher to anyone looking to get the best advice and help in tax and bankruptcy law and believe that he offers the best chance of success for any client seeking his services as he achieved for me.

Posted by AC | December 20, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Grateful for your expertise & guidance!

Navigating the legalities of dissolving my business while managing a business loan felt overwhelming until I consulted with John. His expertise and clear guidance on filing a certificate of dissolution provided me with the clarity and confidence I needed to make the best decision for both myself and ...my business. John's professionalism and ability to break down complex legal processes into actionable steps were invaluable. Thanks to his advice, I now feel prepared to move forward. I highly recommend John to anyone seeking sound legal counsel in business matters.

Posted by Lourdes | November 18, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

My go-to for any legal needs

I cannot say enough good things about Faucher Law. I came across Mr. Faucher's article at a time when life was very difficult. He recommended to consult with a lawyer before proceeding with a any legal action. His advice made sense and I decided to schedule a consultation appointment. I com...pleted the online form and, to my surprise, his office contacted me right away. Zoe was very kind, efficient, helpful and professional in answering my questions and facilitating an appointment. During the appointment Mr. Faucher echoed Zoe's kindness. He was honest, forthcoming and able to put matters in a simple, understandable way. He offered excellent and much needed advice and was generous with his time and expertise. Either as a patron, or as an endorser, Faucher Law's information is firmly recorded in my database as my go-to for any legal needs and a sound referral for anyone looking for help.

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John D. Faucher's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin Glass

Tax lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a very smart lawyer who, if you are being hounded by the IRS, can get you the information you need to make good decisions as to what to do next. Give him a call!"

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Daniela Romero

Tax lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have been an attorney for over 21 years. I am a consumer bankruptcy attorney and when I have a client with complicated tax issues John is my go-to attorney. He really knows what he is talking about. Thanks, John for being so helpful to other attorneys. I can only imagine how helpful you are with your clients!"

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Leland Wahl

Tax lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John knows the IRS, and he knows Tax Court, as he was an IRS trial attorney for 10 years. He knows how to challenge the IRS and will stand up to the IRS bureaucracy. I refer my clients with tax controversies to John because he gets great results."

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William Winfield

Tax lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with John on matters and have referred clients to John. He uses his background with the IRS to effectively represent clients with difficult tax problems. I have been impressed with his knowledge and practicality. Clients I have referred to John have been please with his capable representation."

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Reed Olmstead

Tax lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I highly recommend John for tax and bankruptcy matters. He is my go-to guy for all complex tax situations that I encounter in my practice."

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Gary Stanley

Unknown lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Other

"I am very impressed with John Faucher and his credentials. I endorse this attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Faucher & Associates

2008 - 2012

Partner, Hurlbett & Faucher, LLP

1999 - 2008

Attorney, Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service

1999 - 2003

Adjunct Professor, Rice University

Associations

2012 - Present

Provisors

2009 - Present

Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Association

2009 - 2014

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Sample of Legal Cases

Gaggero v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue

Favorable Decision

Lee v. Commissioner

Favorable Decision

Kerns v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue

Favorable decision

Debra Hord v. Commissioner

Favorable Decision

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Education

1993

University of California at Davis School of Law

J.D.

1988

University of California - Berkeley

MJ

1982

Dartmouth College

AB - Applied Baccalaureate

Publications

2014

Valley Lawyer magazine (SFVBA) Bankruptcy as a Tool to Handle Crushing Tax Debt

1993

University of California, Davis Law Review Let the Chips Fall Where They May

Languages

Spanish

French

German

Activity

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