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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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

Showing 6 - 10 of 51 reviews

Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Quick Turnaround and closing

Thank you for successfully resolving my lawsuit with the credit card issuer. I am truly grateful for your expertise and the professionalism you demonstrated throughout the process. Your guidance gave me peace of mind, and I am very pleased with the outcome. I would highly recommend your debt settleme...nt legal services to anyone seeking knowledgeable and reliable support.

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Wonderful Lawyer

We can’t recommend Dean Stairs highly enough. After my husband was involved in a car accident that resulted in the total loss of our vehicle, we faced an uphill battle—especially when the other party’s insurance refused to cover critical tow yard fees. In our search for the best legal support, Dean S...tairs name came up repeatedly, and it's easy to see why. His calm guidance, deep expertise, and unwavering professionalism carried us through every step of the process. He made a complicated situation feel manageable and always made us feel supported. Thanks to his skill and dedication, our final outcome exceeded expectations. Dean Stairs is not only brilliant and honorable, but truly a blessing to work with. We are deeply grateful to have had him by our side.

Posted by Diane | April 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Best experience I have ever had with an attorney!

If I could give a 20 star review for Dean Stairs, I absolutely would. Past experience with attorneys left me believing they were nothing but a rip off! Mr, Stairs was nothing but professional, he explained all of the steps for my case with detail so I could understand it. Any questions I had were an...swered quickly! Do not hesitate to pick Mr. Stairs as you're next attorney!

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Small claims win

I highly recommend Mr. Stairs for his services. He helped me with my small claims lawsuit with a contractor that immediately resulted in a quick outcome. I don’t think I could have gotten the same results if I had tried to do it on my own.

Posted by Laury | March 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Strategic, Honest, and Truly Outstanding Legal Counsel

I cannot recommend Dean Kelly Stairs highly enough. Working with him has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. Dean brings a rare combination of strategic insight, thoughtfulness, and honesty that sets him apart in his field. He approaches each situation with a calm, balanced perspecti...ve, ensuring that every angle is thoroughly considered and every move is deliberate and well-reasoned. What impressed me most was his ability to navigate complex legal matters with clarity and precision, while keeping communication transparent and grounded. His thoroughness inspires confidence, and his integrity shines through in every interaction. Dean is not only an outstanding attorney but also a trusted advisor who genuinely cares about his clients and their outcomes. If you're looking for legal representation in La Jolla or beyond, Dean Kelly Stairs should be your first call. He's simply excellent to work with.

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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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