Jeffrey Delbert Schreiber

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Jeffrey Delbert Schreiber

also known as Jeffrey D. Schreiber

4.5
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 42 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at La Jolla, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Estate Planning, Tax ... +2 more

4275 Executive Square, Suite 200, La Jolla, CA

About Jeffrey

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 30%

Representing debtors in Chapter 7 and 13 cases, representing creditors in bankruptcy, foreclosure and collections matters.

43 years | 5,000 cases

30%
Estate Planning 25%

Estate planning, all types of trusts including revocable and irrevocable, charitable, Crummy, ILIT and special needs, probate representation and elder law.

36 years | 500 cases

25%
Tax 25%

Representing taxpayers with California and federal unfiled returns, filing past due returns, resolving unpaid taxes, representation in tax audits and tax court.

36 years | 2,000 cases

25%
Real Estate 15%

Representing owners and developers in the purchase, financing, development, permitting, leasing, management, exchange and sale of commercial and multi-family real estate. Also a California Real Estate Broker.

43 years | 1,000 cases

15%
Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion 5%

Representing taxpayers with California and federal unfiled returns, preparing and submitting unfiled returns, representation in tax audits and tax court.

36 years | 30 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 27 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1998

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 42 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1983

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

The Schreiber Law Firm

4275 Executive Square, Suite 200, La Jolla, CA, 92037

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Jeffrey Delbert Schreiber's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Cynthia | July 29, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Jeffrey Schreiber: A True Professional and Wonderful Person! The BEST Choice!

I was referred to Jeffrey Schreiber by a trusted friend and have since had the opportunity to know why he came so Highly Regarded. His level of Professionalism and vast Knowledge has been Impeccable, Imperative and more than Appreciated. My case has been quite a complicated one, many layers deep. ... Jeff has handled each development with such dexterity and finesse that I am so relieved to have chosen Jeff to represent me. Not only has he handled the legalese for me and been able to parlay with the many other attorneys my case has involved, but has spent countless hours working on it and explaining the process to me along the way, keeping me apprised of the ongoing status. He is always thorough and informative as he addresses all my questions and concerns. He has made an unnerving and stressful situation that bankruptcy can be, as palatable as possible. Bottom Line: As my BK case has just passed its year and a half mark, I can honestly attest to the Tenacity and Integrity of this man and could not regard or refer him more highly. I am so grateful To him and For him...

Posted by Sharon | March 15, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Organized, Thorough, Kind, and Understanding

My husband and I worked our whole lives. We are responsible, dedicated, focused, simple people. We saved enough money to buy a house, then the housing market crashed. We lost all the money we put into the home. Then I was diagnosed with cancer and my husband was laid off. We were struggling to s...urvive. We reached out to Jeffrey Schreiber to ask him some questions. A friend had recommended him so we looked at his website, then called. He spent over an hour on the phone with us answering our questions, then asking us some as well. There was no pressure, just kindness. We weren't ready to file for Bankruptcy the first time we talked, then a year went by and our situation didn't get better...we were drowning and feared we would lose our home if we didn't do something about it. We called Mr. Schreiber again and once again, he stayed on the phone with us for as long as we needed. Quite frankly, we were embarrassed. We felt ashamed. He explained that filing didn't mean we were bad people, it was there to give us a fresh start. There would be consequences, but it would help us build our lives back up again. So we gathered our information and began the process. Jeffrey Schreiber walked us through everything. He was patient and re-assuring. He was organized. We were nervous and scared. He took the time to explain everything to ease some of our trepidation. The day of the hearing, we sat in the lobby awaiting our hearing and four other lawyers from other law firms walked in (representing multiple clients each) looking frazzled and crazed, with papers and files all over the place. Jeffrey Schreiber was representing us, and only us. He didn't have 3 other clients. He was there for us. He was ready. He was on-time. He was presentable and calm which in turn, calmed us. Since filing our Chapter 7 and having it processed and finished, we have moved onto a better life. We don't live with fear and anxiety. Things still come up, like a letter here or a notice there, and we call Mr. Schreiber to let him know about it. He handles those letters too. He handles the whole proceedings of a Bankruptcy from beginning to end. He's a good guy. It's really hard to mentally go through something like a Bankruptcy and he made it better. He made the situation easier to live with. I can't thank him enough. And I can't put into words how much better our life has become. They say with a Bankruptcy you get a "fresh start" and I honestly couldn't agree more. Mr. Schreiber is a good guy. He's got compassion and a heart...and he's a lawyer. It doesn't get much better than that.

Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2025

Atrocious Experience with this Attorney

In the 40+ years that I have been dealing with attorneys on various matters, I have never encountered anyone so unresponsive and disrespectful. He missed his self-imposed deadlines on multiple occasions and took nearly six months to produce a draft. I immediately wrote back with some suggested corr...ections and several questions. He never responded to that email. I have left him at least 10 voicemail messages asking him to PLEASE respond. He has failed to do so, which I regard as not only unprofessional but highly discourteous.

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Associations

2008 - Present

San Diego Young Artists Symphony

Board of Trustees

2003 - Present

Nice Guys Of San Diego

Board Member

Education

1983

Seattle University SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Univ of Utah

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2003

Continuing Legal Education

Preparing For Federal and State Tax Audits

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