Dean Kelly Stairs

Dean Kelly Stairs

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 20 years

Debt collection Lawyer at La Jolla, CA
Practice Areas: Debt Collection, Consumer Protection, Debt Settlement ... +3 more

888 Prospect Street, Suite 200, La Jolla, CA

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

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Location

Law Office of Dean Stairs

888 Prospect Street, Suite 200, La Jolla, CA, 92037

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Dean Kelly Stairs's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rose | November 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dean was always present and was patient and explained everything to my undestanding.

Dean is an amazing attorney and helped me with a small claims issue. He was on top of it everyday, and his communication was FANTASTIC. I never had to worry about not getting a response or an answer. He was very patient and never had a problem explaining things I didn’t understand until I did. He rea...lly helped relieve the stress of this case and handled it professionally and with great results benefiting me . He wouldn’t give up regardless of how difficult the other party tried to make it. Would I hire him again , YES in a heartbeat you don’t find too many people or attorneys that truly are looking out for their client’s thank you Dean I appreciate you and wish you the best.

Posted by anonymous | November 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kind, Prompt, and Genuine — The Best Attorney

We are so thankful for Attorney Stairs! He is truly one of the kindest and most caring professionals we’ve ever met. From the very beginning, he was amazingly prompt, almost always replying to our emails within 24 hours, even when he was on travel, explaining everything clearly, and making sure we u...nderstood each step. You can tell he genuinely cares about his clients, not just the case. What really touched us was his generosity — he even paid for the registered mail out of his own pocket and never charged us for it. That small act showed how thoughtful and sincere he is. Thanks to his efficiency and dedication, our case was resolved quickly without us feeling any pressure or stress. If you’re looking for an attorney who is kind, prompt, thorough, and truly cares, we couldn’t recommend Dean more highly.

Posted by anonymous | November 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A great find !!

Due to the kind guidance and expert legal advice, Atty Stairs, made our legal battle bearable and doable. He was very understanding of our position and very thorough in his approach. The favorable verdict for us was the culmination of Atty Stairs' legal acumen. More power to him and his office.

Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Prompt and Thorough Communicator

Dean was an invaluable ally in navigating a complex relocation assistance situation. Despite the landlord's initial ignorance of the law, Dean's expertise and guidance led to a swift and successful resolution, securing the full relocation expenses without a fight. His knowledge and advice were essent...ial in a situation that was entirely new to me. I highly recommend his services.

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

If you’re dealing with collections or financial stress, I highly recommend him - you’ll be in good hands.

I had a collection case and was very fortunate to work with Attorney Dean Kelly Stairs. He was extremely professional, kind and completely non-judgmental throughout the entire process. From the first conversation, he made me feel at ease and gave me real peace of mind. He explained everything cl...early, handled my case efficiently, and treated me with genuine respect and understanding. I’m very grateful for his help and would highly recommend him to anyone who needs help with collection and legal assistance.

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Daniel Shay

Litigation lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Stairs and I are/were office neighbors in the Hyundai Building in Mission Valley. We worked together on a few bankruptcy matters and I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Education

2005

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Washington State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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