Stuart Gregory Steingraber

Stuart Gregory Steingraber

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 49 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Wrightwood, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Commercial, Estate Planning

P.O. Box 600, Wrightwood, CA

About Stuart

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 50%

Chapter 7 & 13 for debtors; Creditor's rights in Bankruptcy

50 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Commercial Real Estate 25%

Commercial collections

50 years | 5,000 cases

25%
Estate Planning 25%

Wills-Trusts-Probate

50 years | 500 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour

Contingency

25%-50%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 49 years

State: California

Acquired: 1976

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Location

Law Office of Stuart Steingraber

P.O. Box 600, Wrightwood, CA, 92397

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Stuart Gregory Steingraber's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

179 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 52 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Donald | September 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Fantastic lawyer

I am writing this to praise my wonderful attorney-Stuart Steingraber. I have know him for more than 25 years as a personal friend basis but have not needed legal representation until recently. In July 2019, I found it necessary to file bankruptcy. I made an appointment with Mr. Steingraber for a con...sultation and then knew immediately that I wanted him to help me with the filing. My decision to file was very stressful to me, but Mr. Steingraber made everything much less stressful. He guided me through the whole process in a smooth, professional manner. He is so knowledgeable about everything. What I liked most about him was that whenever I called him with any of my many questions or concerns he was nearly always available "on the spot" or if not, he would return my call very promptly. Thanks to him, the whole process went quickly and smoothly. When it came time to have the courthouse appearance with my trustee, I was having a medical issue that limited my driving ability. Mr. Steingraber picked me up, drove me to the meeting and brought me back home. Besides all his qualifications, he makes an impressive appearance in the courtroom. I was proud to be with him there. So for all these reasons and too many more to list, I highly recommend Mr. Steingraber's attorney services.

Posted by Cameron | May 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney!

I have known Mr. Steingraber for over 25 years. I have hired him for multiple cases and have been very satisfied working with him. He knows the law. He is a true professional, extremely dependable and has very reasonable fees. He has won every case but one (however, we were able to settle that in my... favor). I highly recommend him as an attorney!

Posted by Mike | May 15, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceptional Lawyer!!

I contacted Stuart Steingraber for a consultation and I was blown away! Not only was he quick to respond but he was very knowledgeable. He explained everything very thoroughly and made everything easy to understand. He was also very professional and kind. One of the biggest things that impressed me w...as his responsiveness. I've had other attorneys for various matters in the past and sometimes I would have to wait several days to hear back from them; but not with Stuart! During the week that he worked with me, I couldn't believe how quickly he got back to my inquiries! 9/10 times I would call or send him an email, I had a response within 1 hour directly from Stuart! With other lawyers, I would usually hear back from their assistant and it would usually take a day or two. I was surprised that every time I received an email or call back, it was always from Stuart directly! Stuart is by far the best attorney that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He is also fair and honest. He reviewed my case and determined that another option was more advantageous for me. So unfortunately, I wasn't able to utilize his services beyond the consultation; but I was very happy to know that he actually cares about his clients and isn't just trying to make money from fees. Long story short, Stuart Steingraber is not only an amazing attorney, he is also an amazing human being. He's caring, compassionate and understanding!! I cannot speak highly enough of him and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone and everyone I know including my closest friends and family; and I would be confident in knowing they would be in good hands!!

Stuart Steingraber

Replied last May 15, 2019

Thank you for the kind words Mike. Sometimes a person has better options and I believe they should understand them, even if you don't need my help. Good luck to you.

Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Victory!!!

Many years ago, I loaned a large sum of money ($50,000) to a friend. He refused to repay the money, so I hired an attorney, and sued him. I obtained a Judgment against the debtor, however he still refused to honor the debt, and repay me. I quickly learned that having a Judgment didn’t count for much,... as the courts won’t automatically help you collect the funds owed to you. So over the following 10 years, I contacted roughly 10 different attorneys, (mostly through LegalShield), and they provided absolutely no help, whatsoever.... I became very frustrated, and began to feel like the situation was hopeless. After 13 years had passed, and I had no apparent way to collect funds from the debtor, I became more desperate. I was concerned that the Judgment would expire, and that I would possibly, lose all of my rights to claim the money owed to me. I searched high and low for an attorney who could “think out of the box” and help me with the case. It seemed to me that the “profit margin” was too low for most attorneys to want to be bothered with the case. Ultimately, I did some research, talked to a lot of people related to my case, and developed a really good strategy and plan of action for getting money from this debtor. BUT, again, I needed a really good attorney to help me implement my plan. STUART STEINGRABER turned out to be that attorney. I happened to find him, online, at just the right moment in time. Unlike countless other attorneys, he listened long enough to hear the facts of the case, and my initial plan of action. He possessed the vision necessary to see that the plan could work. He accepted my case, and helped to strategically refine and redesign the plan, legally.... Then, over a period of 5 months, he implemented our combined plan, flawlessly. Consequently, TODAY (February 22, 2019).... I received the first payment from this debtor that I have received in 10 YEARS!!!!! VICTORY!!! What a great feeling!!! I wanted to wait until I had received some money, in hand, before writing this review—-because I knew that my appreciation would be at it’s highest point, on this special occasion. I would like to say that because of my unfortunate experience, at the hands of a so called “friend” ....I have major “trust issues”. Stuart has helped me begin to believe that there are good people in the world. First off, his fees for services, are more than reasonable...and not predatory. Secondly, He has also worked tirelessly—- even when the case has taken a few unexpected turns; requiring him to devote additional time, energy, effort, and work. He has been appropriately communicative, regularly providing me with frequent updates. He is detail oriented, and he provides a running account of all financial transactions (which have been minimal in my case, because Stuart is working on a contingency agreement). I stand to gain tens of thousands of dollars, as a result of Stuart’s legal assistance, (and so does he)... but I have also gained something that is intangible, and more valuable...namely, TRUST.... My case is not completely over, —-I have not collected every penny that is owed to me. However, we are well on our way, and we have achieved several key legal victories, in our fight to siege funds from my debtor, who has the money... I am very happy with the quality and quantity of work provided by Stuart Steingraber, and I would strongly recommend him to others who need a knowledgeable and experienced attorney; one who can listen, work collaboratively, think outside the box, adapt to unexpected changes, and seek outside consultation from colleagues, when needed to achieve maximum effectiveness/success. Victory is mine, today, due in large part, because of the valiant efforts of Stuart Steingraber, Attorney At Law.

Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Mr. Steingraber

After making the difficult decision to file bankruptcy, I then had to find counsel. Mr. Steingraber excelled in all of my expectations. Professional yet personal, polite, well informed, excellent communication skills, outstanding explanations with any questions I had for him. Mr. Steingraber clearl...y knows the law and performs with precision and clarity. I highly recommend Mr. Steingrabber for representation.

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Stuart Gregory Steingraber's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kristine Borgia

Trusts lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Richard Heston

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Kirk Myers

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Aneeta Mishra

Unknown lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse and recommend Mr. Steingraber"

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Patricia Rodriguez

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Doland

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Mark Markus

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Lauren Rode

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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William Winfield

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Other

"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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John Nicholson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Raymond Areshenko

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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Richard Elie

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Robert Gambrell

Unknown lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Waymon Harrell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Leonard Boyer

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Steingraber is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."

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Thomas Kelly

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Mark Risner

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Depew

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Steingraber provides a much needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers."

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Aaron Lloyd

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

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 Network

Member

2016 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

member

2015 - Present

Home Owners Association

Legal Consultant

2014 - Present

American Society of Legal Advocates

Top 100 Bankruptcy Lawyers in CA

2000 - Present

J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Member

1990 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Admitted to Practice

1977 - Present

Central District of California

Admitted to Practice

1976 - Present

State Bar of California

member

2016 - 2021

Chase Ranch HoA

Director

Sample of Legal Cases

In re McFarland

My client recovered over $230K from his bankrupt debtor.

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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

Activity

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