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Cheryl L. Stengel was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1995. She has focused exclusively on insolvency work her entire career, including debtor and creditor representation. She is experienced in all aspects of Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy and has represented hundreds of individuals and business entities. She has testified as an expert witness on bankruptcy matters in Superior Court.
Cheryl is a certified legal specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. She is a member of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of California, Local Rules Advisory Committee and serves on the State Bar of California's Client Security Fund Commission. She is a volunteer attorney with the California Western Community Law Project. She served on the board of directors of the San Diego Bankruptcy Forum from 2015 - 2018 and the board of directors of the East County San Diego Bar Association for 10 years, holding the position of President in 2015-16. She served a 3 year term on the Bankruptcy Law Advisory Commission for the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. She has also volunteered with several nonprofit and youth sports organizations.
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402 W. Broadway, Suite 1230, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Posted by Alice | October 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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I cannot praise Cheryl Stengel highly enough. She is kind & considerate and thorough. I knew exactly what to expect each step of the way, and was prepared for any blips (should they occur). No blips. It was as painless as such a wrenching experience can be. She has my gratitude for an amazing job....
Posted by Steve | September 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
A Truly Caring Expert
Cheryl made the whole bankruptcy process clear, uncumbersome, and -- dare I say -- pleasant. I don't think anyone wants to declare bankruptcy because it is fraught with emotional issues. But Cheryl framed it from the start in a way that made the whole process easier to tackle: that bankruptcy is a ne...
Posted by Aida | December 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Cheryl is so knowledgeable and so caring!
From the first time I met with Cheryl I was impressed by how she right away explained the process of filing for Bankruptcy and what I should expect. It was a breath of fresh air to work with an attorney that had my interest as a priority. She is so knowledgeable and made the process so easy. And I...
Posted by John | January 29, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Finally out of bankrupcty!
I hired Cheryl Stengel to represent me as a bankruptcy attorney for the past 4.5 years. During this time, Cheryl guided me systematically through the intricacies of our complex bankruptcy system. I just received my final bankruptcy Chapter 13 discharge. The bottom line: I could not have made it wit...
Posted by Eric | February 28, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Cheryl's experience and expertise is top notch!
Cheryl came highly recommended to me by another amazing lawyer that I had previously worked with during my divorce. Cheryl was able to help me through an incredibly complicated, borderline Chapter 7 bankruptcy. I say borderline because it was very close to not passing the means test. I can't imagi...
"I have known Cheryl for more than 20 years. If I cannot take on a bankruptcy case, she is my first choice for the referral. She is not only a great attorney, but is also personable and treats her clients with compassion and respect. Cheryl possesses the right combination of expertise and skill, while also being attentive to her clients’ needs."
"I endorse strongly endorse Mrs. Stengel. We worked together on a matter for a client of mine, for whom she obtained a very favorable result."
Litigation lawyer
Litigation lawyer
2007
Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law, Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California
2013 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Cheryl L. Stengel
2015 - Present
San Diego Bankruptcy ForumDirector
2007 - Present
Foothills Bar Association of San Diego CountyOfficer
2005 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
1996 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2014
East County Family YMCABoard of Management
2010 - 2013
Rancho San Diego ASA Girls SoftballBoard of Directors
1995
law
N/A
undergraduate
2014
Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy
2014
2011
Bankruptcy and Secured Loan Enforcement
2011
Judgment Enforcement/Debt Collection Issues in Creditor Representation
2013