Lazaro Eloy Fernandez

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Lazaro Eloy Fernandez

also known as Lazaro Fernandez, Lazaro E. Fernandez

5.0
97 reviews
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Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 37 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Riverside, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Foreclosure, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy ... +3 more

3600 Lime Street, Suite 326, Riverside, CA

About Lazaro

Biography

Overwhelmed by debt and collection calls? Call us. We are here to help!

27+ years of bankruptcy practice to assist you. Why tolerate collection calls and threats? Call us.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 35%

Through review of client documents and circumstances yields the best results. Meticulous preparation is the key to a successful bankruptcy case. Particular attention is paid to litigation and tax issues. Detailed follow up is employed regarding post-filing compliance. We provide clients with a wealth of information and detail in preparation of their case and meeting of creditors. We communicate with you by email, phone and mail to keep you informed. Attorney and staff speak Spanish.

37 years

35%
Foreclosure 30%

30%
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 10%

10%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 10%

10%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 10%

10%
Debt Collection 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2023 2022
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+ 4
Platinum Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 33 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1992

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Lazaro Eloy Fernandez

3600 Lime Street, Suite 326, Riverside, CA, 92501

Law Office of Lazaro E. Fernandez, Inc.

3600 Lime St Street, Suite 326, Riverside, CA, 925012971

Lazaro Eloy Fernandez's Reviews

Showing 56 - 60 of 69 reviews

Posted by Kim | January 19, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank you

the initial consultation was very helpful for both of us. Completion of the necessary forms was on my time frame. The staff was great in helping me with questions. They processed with the courts and kept me informed. We met or talked when necessary and then kept me informed of the court date. Lazaro ...was in court with me and together responded to questions asked. Follow up to items from their office was great. I have and will continue to refer poeple to him.

Posted by Wilma | December 16, 2013

Thoroughly satisfied with the services provided by Attorney Lazaro E. Fernandez

Mr. Fernandez was always very courteous, thorough and conducted business in a very timely manner. The same is to be said of each member of his staff. Both me and my husband had every confidence that Mr. Lazaro would handle our case with the utmost professionalism. All of our questions were answere...d thoroughly and in a timely manner. We were also always kept up to date on the status of our case. From our first meeting, we had the feeling that the Fernandez organization cared about us as individuals and not just another case.

Posted by Maria | December 04, 2013

Honest and reliable attorney and staff

Lazaro and his paralegal Karina were wonderful to work with. They made a stressful situation bearable for me. I am very happy with the outcome and I would highly recommend their services to anyone.

Posted by Ariana | November 14, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Great team!

Mr. Lazaro Fernandez was a referral to me from a past client of his and there is no regret what so ever contacting this firm. Mr. Fernandez gives thorough information regarding bankruptcy and was very specific to my concerns regarding my case. Mr. Fernandez made me feel at ease while I was going thro...ugh such a difficult time with the stresses of life. His staff was very professional and were great at assisting me with all of my concerns. Ms. Shelly M. was excellent and sweet. She never skipped a beat making sure all things were in order and keeping me updated via E-mails and with phone calls. The organization and professionalism on how my case was handled did not go unnoticed. In all my experience with Mr. Lazaro Fernandez and his team was excellent. I thank them very much for making a difficult situation simple and quick.

Posted by Scott & Barb | July 15, 2013 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 Filing Converted to a 7

We remember meeting Mr. Fernandez for the first time in November 2010 when we were forced into filing for bankruptcy. Because of a wage garnishment, our case had to be expedited to stop the 2nd garnishment. He and his staff made it happen before Thanksgiving. We qualified for chapter 13, much to our ...dismay. He and his staff walked us through the process and was on top of our case all the way through. Our phone calls and emails were returned in a reasonable amount of time if not the same day. The phone was always answered with a friendly voice ready to assist and not once was there the sense of, "Oh, it's you again..." and we asked plenty of questions and sent many a fax. We would definitely recommend Mr. Fernandez to anyone needing to file bankruptcy and especially a chapter 13. Because of Mr. Fernandez's integrity and thoroughness in his practice , the respect he has with the trustee and his colleagues is apparent. We will admit that appearing in court was a little nerve wrecking; however, we weren't asked half the questions some of the others filing chp 13 were nor did we have any items questioned unlike others. 2 years later we were able to file for chapter 7. The same was experienced when we appeared for our conversion. Mr. Fernandez has a cool and calm very matter-of-fact personality. We would venture to guess that one of his motto's would be "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff".

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Lazaro Eloy Fernandez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Geoffrey Morris

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Laz is one of the best bankruptcy lawyers in Riverside!"

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Patricia Rodriguez

Foreclosure lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robin Mashal

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lazaro Fernandez is a seasoned bankruptcy lawyer. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Jan Copley

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lazaro is a smart, practical attorney who does a great job representing his clients."

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Jan Copley

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Lazaro E. Fernandez, Inc.

1998 - 2001

Attorney, DesJardins, Fernandez, LLP

1996 - 1997

Attorney, Gonzalez & Fernandez, LLP

1993 - 1996

Attorney, Hanover & Schnitzer

1991 - 1992

Attorney, Cameron & Dreyfus

1989 - 1991

Attorney, Cooper, Nakagawa & Briseno

1988 - 1989

Law clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District Of California

Associations

2012 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Lawyer Referral Service Committee member

2007 - Present

College Legal Clinic

Board Member

1999 - 2014

Inland Empire Bankruptcy Forum

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Macias v. Gibson/6:10-ap-0116-MJ

Dismissal of case against Gibson-defendant

Guzman v. Arriaza/ 2:10-ap-02932-EC

Judgment for Guzman-plaintiff

Comm. Care & Rehabilitation Ctr v. Ramsey

Judgment for Ramseys-defendants

Elwell v. Elwell/ 6:03-ap-01316-MG

Judgment for R. Elwell-plaintiff

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Education

1987

University of California at Davis School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

California State University, Fullerton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2007

Defending Sec. 523 and 727 Actions

Defending Sec. 523 and 727 Actions

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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