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Adam Brooks Arnold

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 29 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at El Cajon, CA
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt

2552 Fletcher Parkway Ste. A, El Cajon, CA

About Adam

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 60%

Assists consumers and small businesses in San Diego County, California file for chapter 7 bankruptcy.

24 years | 1,000 cases

60%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 38%

Assists consumers and small businesses in San Diego County, California file for chapter 13 bankruptcy.

24 years | 372 cases

38%
Bankruptcy and Debt 2%

Assists consumers and small businesses in San Diego County, California file for bankruptcy and/or debt settlement.

24 years | 28 cases

2%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

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Law Offices of Adam B. Arnold

2552 Fletcher Parkway Ste. A, El Cajon, CA, 92020

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Adam Brooks Arnold's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

469 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 34 reviews | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Posted by Alex | April 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Honest, Thorough, & Experienced

TL;DR Version -Adam made filing Chapter 7 easy and stress-free. -Responded quickly and set up a free consultation within days. -Knowledgeable, straightforward, and honest. Answered every question fully. -No pressure to file. The choice was completely ours. -Always available by email, text, or ...in-person meetings. -Guided us through every step, including the 341 Meeting of Creditors. -Never made us feel guilty or rushed. -The office is shared with no signage but easy to find. -Great pricing and highly recommended. My wife and I were nervous and unsure about the process for filing Chapter 7 going into it. We did research and had a VERY long list of questions. Adam was really quick to reply to our inquiry and set up a free consultation within a few days. During the consultation, he was very knowledgeable, straightforward, and honest. He took the time to make sure each and every one of our MANY questions were answered fully and helped us weigh all of our options. He also made sure to reassure us that the choice to file was ours and there was no pressure to move forward with him. We decided to move forward since it seemed to be the best choice for us (it was!) and Adam had a great online reputation and fair pricing. Throughout the whole process, Adam was available to answer emails and texts within 24 hours (usually quicker) and available for in-person meetings within the week at his office, which is a shared space with no signage for the firm but is easy to find. What I really appreciated was that he never made us feel bad or guilty for filing. He also always gave us his full attention, and we never felt rushed to make a decision or not ask a question. He walked us through each step and explained everything thoroughly along the way. The one part that we were a bit nervous for was our 341 Meeting of Creditors, but this also couldn’t have gone smoother. Adam talked us through each question they might ask and was there with us in his office during the whole thing. All in all, we couldn’t recommend a better attorney for bankruptcy. We did a ton of research on San Diego-based attorneys and spoke with a handful. Most of them wanted to charge more and did not seem to value our time or questions. Thanks for making this big step in our financial life as easy as could be, Adam!

Posted by Joseph | November 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney – Knowledgeable, Fast, and Always Available

I highly recommend Adam for anyone filing bankruptcy, my personal experience was with a chapter 7 filing. I was drowning in debt and had creditors sending countless letters, calling and harassing me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. So much so I never answered the phone anymore, my debt just seemed so ...out of control at that point, that there didnt seem to be any hope or end in sight. From the very beginning, Adam was extremely informative and thorough, walking me through every detail of the process and timelines, answering any questions or concerns I might have had at the time. He was detail-oriented, proactive, and got my case filed and discharged quickly with absolutely zero issues along the way. Once we filed my case the calls, the text messages, letters, it all stopped and I could finally breath again. What impressed me most was the communication,and how accessible and responsive Adam was. Whenever I had a question or concern,or needed to send over a document, he personally got back to me right away and took the time to make sure I understood everything or even acknowledge receipt of the documents sent. That kind of communication I appreciate and helped put my mind at ease during what was otherwise a stressful situation for me. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, efficient, and truly dedicated bankruptcy attorney who handles everything himself, Adam Arnold is great, and I couldn't recommend him more. Thank you, Adam, for making the entire process as smooth and stress free as possible!

Posted by Jonathan | November 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Awesome Attorney, Awesome guy!

Working with Adam Arnold was one of the best decisions we made during a really stressful time. From the very first meeting, he was straightforward, honest, and incredibly easy to work with. He didn’t just handle our case—he taught us the entire process from start to finish so we always knew what to e...xpect. We originally filed for Chapter 13, and as our situation changed, Adam clearly explained our options and guided us through converting to Chapter 7. His advice was spot-on, and the transition ended up being the best move for us. He did exactly what he said he would do, followed through on every detail, and ultimately helped us achieve a successful outcome. On top of being a great attorney, he’s a genuinely good guy—professional, patient, and affordable. We always felt like he had our best interests in mind. If you’re looking for someone you can trust to handle your bankruptcy case, Adam Arnold is the one you want in your corner. Highly recommended.

Posted by Armin | July 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Best Bankruptcy Lawyer

I can’t recommend Adam B. Arnold highly enough. We filed for Ch.7 bankruptcy and he made the entire process as smooth and manageable as possible. From our first consultation, he was knowledgeable, honest, and incredibly patient. He took the time to explain every step, answered all of my questions ...without judgment, and laid out all of my options clearly. I never felt pressured—only supported and well-informed. Every deadline was met, every filing was handled with care, and communication was prompt and clear throughout the process. Thanks to his expertise, I was able to get a fresh start and regain my financial footing with dignity. If you’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn, I wholeheartedly recommend reaching out to Adam B. Arnold, You’ll be in excellent hands.

Posted by Brian | December 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Great Attorney

Mr Arnold was outstanding. We hired him to help us with chapter 7. He made sure that all the creditors dealt with him and kept creditors from calling and harassing us. He was very good at explaining the process and helping us through it, He made sure the process was easy to understand and very f...riendly and understanding. I 100 percent would recommend people needing help with bankruptcy talk to Mr Arnold and have him help you.

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Adam Brooks Arnold's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Yonan

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ethical, knowledgeable, and overall exceptional bankruptcy attorney. Adam cares about his clients, and gives them the personal attention they deserve."

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Mitchell Foster

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Adam recently gave me excellent advice on a legal matter involving complex bankruptcy issues. For anyone needing a bankruptcy attorney in Southern California or San Diego area, I recommend that your first call is to Adam Arnold. He's an attorney that you want in your corner when your financial future is at stake!"

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Edward Fetzer

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Integrity and scrupulous honesty are the qualities that distinguish Adam Arnold, Esq. from your average San Diego lawyer. He's a smart guy, as well, and very experienced and knowledgeable in the areas of bankruptcy and debt negotiation. I endorse Adam B. Arnold, Esq."

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Thomas Hipke

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Adam Arnold is an excellent and knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney that treats his clients first and foremost with attention and respect. He is hands on with his clients, and ensures they receive the attorney communication and expertise their finances deserve. I learned a lot about bankruptcy law when Adam was the lead attorney at my former law firm, and I still confer with him from time to time. He always provides excellent counsel. When there is a person that lives out of my area and needs a bankruptcy attorney, Adam is the first and only recommendation I give. If you need a top bankruptcy attorney and Adam is in your area, I highly recommend setting an appointment with him. Question him hard. You will see for yourself that you will do no better."

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Raymond Schimmel

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam is smart and sharp. I discuss legal issues on a regular basis with him and without hesitation would recommend him to handle bankruptcy matters."

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Theron Covey

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam Arnold is a well respected bankruptcy attorney in the San Diego legal community. He has significant experience in all areas of bankruptcy law and he regularly advises other attorneys on complicated bankruptcy matters. I have worked with Adam on a few cases and I know that he always treats his clients and opposing parties with the utmost respect. I would highly recommend Adam Arnold to anyone that is seeking to file for bankruptcy protection."

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Jeffrey Larkin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend and endorse Adam Arnold as a bankruptcy attorney. I have known Adam for 7 years and have worked with him on several bankruptcy related matters. He is knowledgeable, intelligent, even keeled, and well regarded by the courts and trustees. In addition to being a debtor's attorney, Adam also worked as a creditor attorney and uses that knowledge to further his clients best interests. Myself and others in the bankruptcy community regularly consult with him on creditor related issues because of his insight as a former creditor attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

First Degree Black Belt Tae Kwon Do, University of Denver

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Adam B. Arnold

2008 - 2010

Associate, Doan Law Firm, LP San Diego, CA

2006 - 2008

Associate, Pite Duncan, LLP San Diego, CA

2003 - 2006

Associate, Pacific Law Center, San Diego, CA

Associations

2011 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

1996 - Present

State Bar of California

Education

1996

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Denver

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1990

University of Denver

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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