John Clayton Colwell

John Clayton Colwell

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Chapter 13 bankruptcy Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt

121 Broadway, Ste. 533, San Diego, CA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 34%

42 years | 3,000 cases

34%
Bankruptcy and Debt 33%

42 years | 10,000 cases

33%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 33%

42 years | 7,000 cases

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Debt Relief Legal Clinic

121 Broadway, Ste. 533, San Diego, CA, 92101-5022

Debt Relief Legal Clinic

46 Third AVe., Ste. D, Chula Vista, CA, 91910

Debt Relief Legal Clinic

122 Civic Center Drive, Ste. 204, Vista, CA, 92084

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John Clayton Colwell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Posted by Alex | August 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

On My Side

Mr. Colwell was very understanding of my situation and handled my bankruptcy flawlessly, even when some of my bank funds had been frozen, even when my case was assigned to a “difficult” trustee, and even when, after three years, I needed to convert from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7. He explained everythi...ng in plain language, communicated timely, and truly made me feel he was on my side.

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John Clayton Colwell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jenny Doling

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend John Colwell. Not only is he a well-respected bankruptcy attorney in his community, he is known nationwide as a leader in the bankruptcy area of law. He's been the President of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) for two terms. He worked with Senator Wieckowski's office to help change California's homestead exemption laws to protect homeowners. He's worked on and is working on legislative efforts at the federal level, as well. His experience and the compassion he shows his clients is extraordinary. I am honored to be his colleague."

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Richard Granvold

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Why? If all attorneys providing answers on AVVO took the time to completely try and answer a question in detail showing like Mr. Colwell does, their knowledge, accurate and complete and thorough advice, then AVVO would have the cream of the crop. Look at all his answers to questions and you can see why John is entitled to such a great endorsement. Great job and appreciated by a peer in Washington State. I highly recommend this attorney for any bankruptcy-related work."

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Carol Colliersmith

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John Colwell is an excellent bankruptcy attorney. He provides his clients with wonderful representation. He is knowledgeable and hardworking. John is a real leader in the national bankruptcy community. It is a pleasure to work with him. I endorse this lawyer!"

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John Black

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known John for many years. He is an outstanding consumer bankruptcy lawyer with a national reputation. He is a director of the National Assn. of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, a 5000-member attorney group, and he speaks regularly on bankruptcy issues."

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Jenny Doling

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Melanie Pennycuff

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Pamela Stewart

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Certified Specialist, State Bar of California

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Managing Attorney, Law Offices of John C. Colwell, a PLC dba Debt Relief Legal Clinic

1994 - 2000

Associate Attorney, Debt Relief Legal Clinic - Reed V. Langlois

1989 - 1993

Associate Attorney, Debt Relief Legal Clinic - George Ritner

1985 - 1988

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Michael H Dodge

Associations

1994 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member, Board of Directors, President 2017 -

Education

N/A

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Ripon College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

21st Annual Winter Leadership Conference Should Congress Reform Bankruptcy Reform?

2000

Unknown

San Diego County Bar Association Free Law Day

2000

The debtor’s perspective

CA Credit Union Collectors Council Convention

1999

Nat. Assoc. Of Cons.

Bankruptcy Attorneys Convention

1997

Panel on Bankruptcy

Continuing Legal Education

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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