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5.0 /5.0
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John David Sarai
also known as Shield Law Group, APLC
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About John
Biography
Small Firm Attention, Large Firm Experience. Our clients aren't looked at as just another number like most large law firms. At Shield Law Group, each client gets personal attention and direct contact with their attorney.
Attorney John Sarai earned his J.D. from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center. Attorney Sarai received his B.S. degree with honors in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge with an emphasis in Business Law and a minor in Political Science. Mr. Sarai served as President of the Association of Business Law Students as an undergraduate student and received the Business Law Department’s Scholarship award. While in law school, Attorney Sarai focused on corporate and securities law. He was also Chair of the Association of Business Law Students. Mr. Sarai began as an associate at California’s largest consumer bankruptcy firm. He then went on to build and grow a new law firm as a partner. Since then, he has begun his own firm practicing Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Debt Issues and Creditor Harassment. John has discharged millions of dollars through successful business and consumer bankruptcies which have helped his clients save their homes, businesses, and financial has also obtained millions in settlements for clients injured in accidents.
John is a member of the State Bar of California and is admitted to practice in the Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Federal District Courts of California.
In his spare time, John enjoys boating, watersports, and coaching youth basketball.
IF YOU'VE BEEN INJURED OR ARE STRUGGLING WITH DEBT, CALL US FOR AN ABSOLUTELY FREE CONSULTATION. WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Bankruptcy and Debt
100%
17 years | 5,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2013
Licenses
Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Shield Law Group, APLC
(818) 732-4500
Fax
15910 Ventura Blvd., Suite 710, Los Angeles, CA, 91436
shield.law/Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find John online.
John David Sarai's Reviews
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Posted by Kevin | July 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Fast and pain free!
Amazing team! From filing to 341 meeting to discharge was exactly 90 days. When you get it done right you have no issues. John and his team are on it. This can be one of the scariest things a person can do but the reality is, it’s simple and not as bad as you think. All thanks to Shield Law.
Posted by Edgar | June 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
"Sgt Edgar Otero USMC retired."
Shield Law Group is a phenomenal team of attorneys and paralegals that work with you every step of the way with situations that you have no control over that deal with legal matters like bankruptcy which is one of the issues I had. They gave me good legal advice on what the next steps were and the pr...
Posted by Tatiana | June 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Just call John :)
If your looking for the best BK Attorney call John at Shield Law Group. He handled my case with professionalism and put me at ease throughout the process, John was always available to answer my questions or concerns. I was super impressed when he followed up with me after my case was discharged with ...
Posted by Devon | January 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
John Is Great!
Before I finally called John, I was nervous. Because, well I’m a worry wart by nature. During our first conversation, John helped ease any worries I had. He laid out a game plan and a couple scenarios in which my case could potentially play out. What I really liked about John is that he was very upfr...
Posted by Oscar Sanabria. | November 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I won it thanks to John David Sarai.
Dear Shield Law Group, APLC, I am thrilled to share my profound gratitude upon learning of the official discharge and closure of my bankruptcy case. This momentous achievement not only marks the end of a challenging chapter but also signals the beginning of a new era filled with hope and fresh opp...
John David Sarai's Lawyer Endorsements
"John is an experienced attorney who has served his local community, and is well known within his community by his fellow peers. I would recommend him to clients who need assistance with personal injury or bankruptcy."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is a knowledgeable attorney who wholeheartedly advocates on his clients behalf. I trust him to refer my clients to and know he has their best interest in mind."
"John has been a colleague of mine in the community for years and he has helped me with many legal matters. We have personally worked together on a number of personal injury cases, and he is my first source for bankruptcy related matters. He is an extremely education attorney and a great person. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"John is a sincere and competent attorney. I would recommend him to my clients because I know he will handle their case competently and professionally."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner & Managing Attorney, Shield Law Group, APLC
2011 - 2020
Founding Partner, SM Law Group
Associations
2014 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
2011 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2008 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
Education
2008
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
2005
California St Univ Northridge
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2021
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Bankruptcy Lawyers Still Expecting Tsunami
2021
NBC 4 News Los Angeles
TV News Report - Drowning In Debt
Languages
Spanish
English
Farsi