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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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Location

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 12 reviews | Debt Collection

Posted by Joseph | November 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

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 Brian | December 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

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.

Posted by Vanessa | April 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Painless process & service was amazing!

Adam was very thorough with explaining the process of filing my bankruptcy. He walked me through every step, provided a list of items required to file, after meeting in his office he followed up with an email of what was discussed and the next step of what to expect. Adam took care of calls, text ...& emails from collectors. He made the very process painless and easy and his service was amazing! Thank you Adam!!

Posted by Jennifer | July 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Adam Arnold is the guy you need

I was under a mountain of outstanding bills, receiving daily mail and phone calls from creditors and I was beyond stressed! I called 3 attorneys in my community and Mr. Arnold gave a prompt reply. I was anxious about discussing my financial failures with a stranger, but Mr. Arnold eased my angst wi...th his casual, welcoming tone. I was pleasantly surprised by his REASONABLE FEES and able to begin the process immediately. I work nights and am a procrastinator so, gathering all the documents required was quite the daunting task for me! I was lagging, but Mr. Arnold stuck with me, by sending updated lists of the outstanding documents he required by email and text. Mr. Arnold is very organized, thorough, and pro-active so you can be sure that any potential question the trustee may have about your case will have been addressed and covered with you prior to your hearing. I was very glad for that because I WAS questioned during my hearing and was well prepared as to how I should respond. It was painfully evident listening to each case, when an individual had NOT been prepared by their attorney! Based on my particular circumstance, my case was not considered a slam dunk by any means, and I really believe that the average attorney would either have not taken my case or would have been unsuccessful in getting it discharged. I am no longer afraid to answer my phone or open the mail. I picked the RIGHT attorney. Thank you again Mr. Arnold!

Posted by Jake | August 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Trusted advocate. Great job!

My wife and I fell on financial hardship after a family business closed and a 100k emergency medical cost for our infant son. After years of being harassed by creditors we came upon Adam. He was great. It was a breath of fresh air to finally have someone in our corner. We are decent people that fell ...on tough times. Adam understood this and did everything he could to help us. Really exceeded our expectations. Walked us through all the processes and gave us countless tips and pointers. I felt like a rich man having such a great attorney to represent me. Because of his hard work we were able to take a breather and reemerge much stronger than before. Look nobody wants to have this problem, but life happens. Mr. Arnold is just the kind of guy you would want on your team. I highly recommend him for you and if any of my friends/family have this problem I'll be sending them straight to him.

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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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