John David Sarai

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John David Sarai

also known as Shield Law Group, APLC

5.0
67 reviews
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Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 17 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

15910 Ventura Blvd., Suite 710, Los Angeles, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

About John

Biography

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%

John has also discharged millions of dollars through successful business and consumer bankruptcies. He has helped clients eliminate their debts and save their homes and businesses, resulting in clear and bright financial futures.

18 years | 5,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2013
Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Shield Law Group, APLC

15910 Ventura Blvd., Suite 710, Los Angeles, CA, 91436

shield.law/

Online Presence

Other places you can find John online.

John David Sarai's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Tatiana | June 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

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 ...advice to help rebuild my credit. I highly recommend John and his team.

Posted by Devon | January 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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...ont. He didn’t immediately promise me he’d get me everything I want or my money back guaranteed! John was upfront, sensitive, reassuring, extremely knowledgeable and understanding of the stressful situation I was going through! And a lot of lawyers say, call me any time, I’m available. They’re not or they’ll get back to you days later, John and Claudia were honestly always available. If for whatever reason they weren’t available at the moment, they would get back to me very quickly. At the end of the day, John went above and beyond, won and got me everything I asked for and lifted what felt like 10,000 pounds off my shoulders! And despite how much John helped me, when everything was all settled and the dust cleared, he took some extra time to reach out to me a couple more times and offered me some advice and said his door is always open! I won’t need to hire John again, but I will always send people straight to him if they ask me for a recommendation! He’s a true class act!

Posted by Jacob | November 04, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

You won't find many lawyer's like John around...

Bankrupcy, in and of itself, is a very difficult thing to go through. I feel very fortunate to have come across John, as he took a trying situation and made it as friendly, simple and stressfree as he possibly could. Even months later when additional matters came up, he didn't hesitate to walk me thr...ough the next steps. John, your attention to detail and care/concern for your clients will go a long way. Thanks for everything!

Posted by Shauna | March 11, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Made my Chapter 7 Filing almost pleasant!

John was there for me from beginning to end for my Chapter 7 filing. He was readily available to answer any and all my questions. I would recommend him/his firm, to any person needing to go through the Bankruptcy process.

Posted by Courtney | June 21, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Amazing Bankruptcy Experience

I can't think of any situation that causes self-deprecation as easily as needing to file bankruptcy. John Sarai made the process so easy and as stress free as possible. His calm demeanor and assurances took a great deal of the stress out of the process. Today, six months after my discharge, I need...ed some paperwork sent to me. Not only did he know who I was right away, but by the time I hung up the phone and opened my email, everything I needed had arrived. John Sarai is amazing!

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John David Sarai's Lawyer Endorsements

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Itamar Tehrani

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Sanaz Bereliani

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Shawn Sasooness

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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David Harelik

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Itamar Tehrani

Personal injury lawyer

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Sanaz Bereliani

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Kian Mottahedeh

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Shawn Sasooness

Personal injury lawyer

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David Harelik

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

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 Angeles

Member

2011 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2008 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

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

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