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Jenny L. Doling - Jenny is a State Bar Certified Bankruptcy Specialist and Tax Attorney with an LLM in Taxation from the University of San Diego School of Law (USD). She is a staunch advocate for Consumer and Debtor Rights, representing clients in personal and business bankruptcy for over 25 years. Ms. Doling has protected thousands of clients from overreaching creditors, collection harassment, wage garnishments, and unlawful foreclosures. She is passionate about her work. She cares about her clients and she offers that strength and clarity during a time when her clients need an advocate the most. She helps to devise an individually tailored plan for every client. Ms. Doling receives approximately 72% of her business from past client referrals and referrals from other attorneys. Ms. Doling believes a referral is the best compliment a business owner can receive. Ms. Doling has been recognized nationally with several consumer advocacy awards. She is a well-known speaker and educator on bankruptcy law and is a Professor of Bankruptcy Law.
In 2023, Ms. Doling was was named a Women of Influence in Law Honoree by the San Diego Business Journal. She serves as the Secretary and board member for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) and as Vice President and board member for the San Diego Bankruptcy Forum (SDBF). In March 2023, she was appointed by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts to the Judicial Conference Rules Committee in Washington, D.C.. Her speaking engagements have garnered attention nationwide. She has been selected to testify before the House Judiciary Committee of Congress on Student Loan reform. She worked closely with California State Senator Bob Wieckoswki to improve consumer rights legislation. Ms. Doling testified before the California State Senate in August 2020 to help pass AB 1885, California's new homestead exemption. Further, she testified in April 2022 before the California State Senate Appropriations Committee on SB 1099 which further improved California exemptions for consumers.
After practicing in San Diego at an AV rated collection law firm, Ms. Doling returned to the Coachella Valley in 2001 to open her law offices in the Inland Empire. She now practices throughout California. She is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in California and Nevada, including the Supreme Court of California and the Supreme Court of Nevada. In addition, she is admitted to practice before the United States Ninth and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeals. She received her Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law in San Diego. Ms. Doling was on the Dean's Honor List and was also the recipient of the Dean's Merit Scholarship. She received an Academic Achievement Award in Bankruptcy and was also honored with an Award for Excellence from the American Bankruptcy Law Journal. Ms. Doling has presented seminars on Judgment Enforcement in California and was formerly a California State Licensed Collection Agent before attending law school, experiences that have helped her to have a unique understanding of how the collection industry works and how she can best use that knowledge to represent her clients in defending their rights against those in credit industry who violate consumer rights.
Ms. Doling received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. She practiced criminal defense for nearly 10 years and was a member of the Desert Defenders Conflict Panel for Riverside County, this afforded Ms. Doling extensive and daily court experience. Ms. Doling no longer accepts private criminal law matters but is happy to provide referrals.
At J. DOLING LAW, PC we strive to provide the best legal services with the utmost care and respect for our clients. We'd love to help you too!
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Foreclosure & Repossession
Debt Settlement & Debt Disputes
Tax Controvery & Offers in Compromise
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State: Nevada
Acquired: 2000
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Acquired: 2000
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33 Client Reviews
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Posted by Susan | May 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
The correct choice
We filed Chapter 7, Jenny Doling and her entire staff is extremely professional, knowledgeable, supportive, understanding. Their fee is competitive and well worth it. I would recommend this firm without hesitation.
Thank you for the kind words! We appreciate you and wish you the very best!
Posted by Tara | January 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
The Best Lawyer Ever!
I had no intention of filing for bankruptcy. I was always led to believe it was a sign of failure and that I would never get my credit back. None of that is true and never would have known that if I didn't retain Jenny. Not only did she help me to see that bankruptcy is about a fresh start, she hel...
Posted by Suzanne | October 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Amazing law firm
Filing for bankruptcy was a difficult decision, Jenny gave me factual information based on my information to make my own decision, no pushing nor "hard sell" - she and her staff were extremely professional, kind, and patient with my (what seemed to be) millions of questions, and they continued throu...
Such kind words! Thank you! Your feedback means the world to us. You were such a great client and it was our pleasure working with you. Take care!
Posted by Jared | February 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG???
Best decision I made in 2016! No one tells you how free you are after filing bankruptcy, but I'm going to tell you. After a messy divorce, I was highly referred to Doling Shaw & Hanover. I am amazed at how easy they make the process. Everyone in that office knows what they are doing, they understood...
Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Highly Recommed for a Bankruptcy case
Ms. Doling's firm was retained by me for a Bankruptcy case. The entire process was professional, courteous and I was supported through the entire transaction from begining to end. The fees charged were disclosed upfront and remained the same until the end. All committments were kept. This was a v...
"The answers of Ms. Doling are consistently accurate, full of analysis, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"Jenny L. Doling is a highly respected pratitioner in the field of representing debtors in bankruptcy. She is well known, not only in CA but across the nation. She is a very effective attorney, intelligent, and always, always thinks of strategies to maximize the benefit to her clients. Jenny is a well known speaker/presenter on all manner of aspect of the bankruptcy process. She has unselfishly given much of her time and effort to share her experiences and knowledge to other attorneys, so that all may improve their own practices. She is a long time NACBA member and one of the limited number of attorneys who are CA Board Certified Legal Specialists in bankruptcy, I can recommend, without hesitation or qualification, Jenny L. Doling as the go to attorney for any person or entity that needs bankruptcy representation."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Jenny Doling. My relationship with Jenny began several years ago as opposing counsel. I immediately noticed her command of the practice of bankruptcy law and the respect she had earned among her peers. I refer all of my clients to Jenny!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Jenny Doling is an awesome bankruptcy attorney and highly experienced. She has the ability to get some of the most complicated Ch 13 plans confirmed in a district with a reputation for being one of the most complex districts to maneuver clients through. Jenny is creative in finding solutions for her clients and cares for their well-being. She not only fights for her clients in the courtrooms of bankruptcy courts all over but she donates substantial time and years of experience to educating and bettering bankruptcy attorneys nationally through her involvement with the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. She is a firm believer in advocating, litigating and educating whenever and wherever necessary!"
"Ms. Doling is a tireless advocate for her clients. I’ve had the opportunity to work with her on many cases for many different clients. I am consistently impressed with her ability to meet and exceed the needs of her clients – regardless of the size or magnitude of the case. She treats every client’s needs with the utmost diligence and attention whether it’s a Bankruptcy case with a few thousand dollars in debts or a complex multimillion dollar adversary proceeding. Ms. Doling is the right attorney to have on your side. I endorse this attorney."
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
2025
Vice President, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
2024
Leader of Influence in the Law, San Diego Business Journal
2023
Women of Influence in Law Honoree, San Diego Business Journal
2018
Top Attorney Award, Palm Springs Life
2017
Top Attorney Award, Palm Springs Life
2016
Hammes-Shulman Legislative Advocate Award, NACBA
2016
2016 Top Bankruptcy Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2015
State Chair for Central California, NACBA
2013
Distinguished Services Award, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
2019 - Present
Certified Bankruptcy Specialist - Bankruptcy Attorney, J. DOLING LAW, PC
2014 - Present
PROFESSOR OF LAW, California Desert Trial Academy School of Law
2016 - 2019
ATTORNEY/PARTNER, DOLING SHAW & HANOVER, APC
2001 - 2016
ATTORNEY/OWNER, LAW OFFICES OF JENNY L. DOLING, APLC
2025 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysVice President
2022 - Present
National Bar AssociationMember
2022 - Present
California Association of Black LawyersMember
2018 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysBoard Member
2016 - Present
California Bankruptcy ForumBoard Member
2004 - Present
Inland Empire Bankruptcy ForumPast President, Vice President, Secretary and Board Member
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Member
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Member/Past Vice President
Member
2022 - 2025
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysSecretary
2021 - 2025
San Diego Bankruptcy ForumPresident & Member
2004 - 2018
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (Central California)State Chair
Debtors Prevailed. U.S. Bankruptcy Court's decision to overrule the trustee's objection was upheld.
Reversed & Remanded
2023
LL.M. in Taxation
2000
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Jenny earned significant contribution points in 2025.
CA debt collector and retained counsel
04 Apr 2026
Can I file bankruptcy if I owe IRS and I owe money on a loan from a bank?
27 Mar 2026
Subject: Question About Homestead Declaration and Protecting Future Home Sale Proceeds
25 Mar 2026