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Stuart Gregory Steingraber
About Stuart
Biography
I was admitted to practice before all California courts in 1976, Federal Court in 1977 and the United States Supreme Court in 1990. I graduated from Western State University, College of Law in 1976 with a BSL and JD in the top 8% of my class.
I enjoy family history and have traced some lines back to 165 BC. I married my wife Annette in 1962 and have 4 children and 10 grandchildren.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
50%
50 years | 1,000 cases
Commercial Real Estate
25%
50 years | 5,000 cases
Estate Planning
25%
50 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-450 per hour
Contingency
25%-50%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 49 years
State: California
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Stuart Steingraber
P.O. Box 600, Wrightwood, CA, 92397
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Practice Areas
Bankruptcy & Debt (62)
Lawsuits & Disputes (26)
Debt Collection (14)
Business (10)
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (9)
Debt Settlement (8)
Estate Planning (8)
Trusts (6)
Real Estate (5)
Landlord & Tenant (3)
Litigation (3)
Foreclosure (2)
Residential (2)
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy (1)
Commercial (1)
Construction & Development (1)
Contracts & Agreements (1)
Debt & Lending Agreements (1)
Employment & Labor (1)
Ethics & Professional Responsibility (1)
Life Insurance (1)
Power Of Attorney (1)
Probate (1)
Tax (1)
What Clients Mention
Recommendation (65)
Practice Area Knowledge (59)
General Knowledge (52)
Professionalism (52)
Case Results (47)
Communication Style (44)
Advocacy (43)
Responsiveness (40)
Character & Conduct (39)
Trustworthiness (27)
Compassion (23)
Cost of Services (20)
Free Consultations (14)
Punctuality (4)
Payment Plans (1)
Showing 11 - 15 of 44 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by khiem | May 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Chapter 7
I was in deep debt that I thought would take forever to pay off. One of my cousin's mentioning just filing BK since I was young and could afford to lose some benefits of not being in BK. I was doing some research and gave a couple of calls around for someone to file my BK for me and nobody made me fe...
Posted by Aliyar | May 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Outstanding Legal Work
When we received a 10 page letter from a troubling commercial tenant, falsely accusing us with a variety of different allegations to deceitfully prevent a fair and normal increase in rent, we were confused as to what step we have to take next and how to handle this peculiar situation. Mr Steingraber ...
Stuart Steingraber
Replied last May 06, 2020I am happy to hear that I was able to help you achieve your objectives. God bless.
Posted by Alicia | April 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection
Very Knowledgeable patient and Fair!
Stuart is amazing! He is responsive, informative and extremely helpful. I also appreciate the fact that he is very fair. He spent so much time on the phone with me listening to my situation, asking detailed questions and helping me come up with a good strategy to deal with a terrible bill collector t...
Stuart Steingraber
Replied last April 27, 2020Thank you for your 5 star review. I appreciate the thorough supporting documents you provided me which greatly helped me show the collection agency why their efforts were in violation of the law.
Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Stuart Steingraber BK Consultant
Mr. Steingraber communicated with us on multiple occasions through the entire process of filling for bankruptcy very clearly , explaining the steps before, during and after each hearing or paperwork filing. We felt confident about the application because of his experience and professionalism. Highly...
Posted by Ryan | May 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Excellent and caring attorney
My experience with Stuart was excellent. He was experienced & knowledgable and actually really helped me understand the complex process very well. He was very responsive which is super important when going through something as difficult as a BK. It's a stressful situation so having a responsive attor...
Stuart Steingraber
Replied last May 15, 2019Thank you Ryan for the nice review. Please keep me posted on your progress in working on resolving your dilemma. Don't hesitate to contact me if I can help. I'm only a phone call away.
Stuart Gregory Steingraber's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer.Mr. Steingraber was opposing counsel in a trust/civil matter. Reaching a resolution that both sides are content with is a daunting task that requires a special set of skills. While advocating for his client’s best interest, Mr. Steingraber was able to work with me toward a fair resolution for all parties. I would not hesitate in recommending him."
"I endorse this lawyer. When more than 42 years of experience under his belt, Stuart is a wealth of knowledge, which he generously shares with AVVO users with questions."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Stuart frequently and generously shares excellent Legal advice on this Forum and has provided a wealth of valuable insight and practical consul."
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"I should have endorsed Mr. Steingraber far earlier. His answers are consistently accurate, practical, and are customized for the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client looks for when hiring an attorney."
"I know Stuart by reputation and also by his excellent and accurate answers to questions on AVVO. I endorse him as an experienced and quality bankruptcy attorney."
"Mr. Steingraber always provides intelligent and insightful legal advice. Mr. Steingraber is very active on Avvo and his answer are always well thought out and accurate."
"I endorse this lawyer. I would have confidence in him because he consistently provides solid practical answers to questions on this board."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Steingraber for over 20 years. I consider him a good friend and zealous attorney. I have observed him represent many clients over the years and know he cares for them all. Stuart embodies all of the qualities anyone would seek in an attorney and a friend. Highly recommended and respected!"
"I endorse Mr. Steingraber. I have read many of his answers here on Avvo and know him to be an attorney regularly admitted to practice in the Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. He gives sound legal advice and fairly direct answers. He also has several other practice areas which is is familiar with and his years of practice prove his experience invaluable."
"I have followed Stuart's responses on Avvo since I became active on this site. He always has something helpful to add when he files a response and seem to be extremely knowledgeable in California and Bankruptcy law. Any client seeking assistance in his areas of practice would be well served with Stuart as his/her attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Steingraber is a highly skilled and respected attorney in the filed of bankruptcy and estate planning. His answers to questions by users on Avvo show insight and thoughtfulness. I am more than happy to endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Steingraber is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."
"Mr. Steingraber is highly experienced and knowledgeable in his field, and is a regular contributor to Avvo and dedicates a significant amount of his limited time to helping people answer questions in this area."
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"Mr. Steingraber has contributed quality answers to the AVVO community. After reading many of them, it is apparent he is well informed, knowledgable, and professional. I endorse Attorney Steingraber."
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Experience
Honors
2023
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2017
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Honors Edition, Who's Who Executives-Professionals
2014
Top Ranked US Executives, National Council of American Executives
2014
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2011
participation plaque, Corona HS NJROTC
1999
Citizenship Nation/Community, Boy Scouts of America
Work Experience
1976 - Present
Attorney-CEO, Law Office of Stuart Steingraber
1994 - 1998
High councilman/Public Affairs, Anaheim Stake LDS Church
1990 - 2014
Of Counsel, Boy Scouts Of America
1984 - 1987
mock trial coordinator, Anaheim Stake LDS Church
1980 - 1985
VP, Western Thrift & Loan
1971 - 2014
YM President/Bishopric/HC Advisor/instructor, LDS Church
1965 - 1980
branch manager, Norwest Financial
1965 - 1980
branch manager, Dial Finance Company
Associations
2017 - Present
Continental Business NetworkMember
2016 - Present
American Bankruptcy Institutemember
2015 - Present
Home Owners AssociationLegal Consultant
2014 - Present
American Society of Legal AdvocatesTop 100 Bankruptcy Lawyers in CA
2000 - Present
J. Reuben Clark Law SocietyMember
1990 - Present
United States Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice
1977 - Present
Central District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
1976 - Present
State Bar of Californiamember
2016 - 2021
Chase Ranch HoADirector
Sample of Legal Cases
In re McFarland
My client recovered over $230K from his bankrupt debtor.
Education
1976
Western State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
Western State University College of Law
BSL
1966
Fullerton Community College
AA
1964
California State University
Business
1961
University of California - Los Angeles
Pre Dental
Speaking Engagements
2005
Relief Society
Estate Plannning Made Simple
2000
Semi annual conference
Watching your Accounts Receivables
1999
Credit Management Assoc. of SoCal
Impact of Bankruptcy on Commercial Collections
1996
Credit Management Assoc. of SoCal
Credit & Collections
1995
Multiple seminars
Commercial collections
1994
Credit Management Assoc. of SoCal
Collection Remedies
1993
Credit Management Assoc. of SoCal
Commercial Collections
1992
Credit Management Assoc. of SoCal
Commercial Collection Remedies
1991
Credit Management Assoc. of SoCal
Credit & Collections
1990
Credit Management Assoc. of SoCal
Creditor's Rights
Publications
2022
Orange County Register
"All in the Family"
1995
self
"The Descendants of Michael Steingraber" (1823-1900)
1994
self
"Barking up the Family Tree"
1982
First Tuesday
"Hypothecations-Having your seconds and spending them too"
Languages
English
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