Harlene Miller

Harlene Miller

also known as Harlene Miller Law, APLC

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 35 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

9110 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA

About Harlene

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Bankruptcy and Debt 100%

Bankruptcy: Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law, State Bar of California Legal Specialization. Represent debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 13, and 11. Handle bankruptcy litigation. Offer financial workouts in lieu of bankruptcy.

35 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Harlene Miller Law, APLC

9110 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA, 92618

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Harlene Miller's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Caroline | April 19, 2021 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Thank you, Harlene Miller

Ms. Miller took time to call me and provide procedural information that was very valuable. I am an attorney but I don't specialize in bankruptcy. She gave me information at no cost as part of a consultation and gave me a useful budget tool so I can start making better financial choices. I'm very appr...eciative of her caring, ethical professionalism.

Posted by Rosal | May 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Atty. Harlene is the Best Lawyer

Atty Harlene Miller was introduced to us, Nilo Jaren and Rosal Lapasaran, by our EA Tax Preparer because she knew our problems with our past finances and credit cards and loans. So we hired the services and expertise of Atty. Harlene Miller to file and finish our court appearance for bankruptcy. A...tty. Harlene Miller did an Excellent job from our messy files of documents to our Debt Discharge. This made us feel it’s a new Beginning. And we Thank GOD for giving us Atty. Harlene Miller as our Lawyer. She is an answer to our prayers being an Expert and Compassionate Lawyer and so she became near and dear to our hearts because she is now part of our Prayer and our life. We’re very glad and eager to tell our friends and Church families who will need her services. Atty. Harlene Miller is the Best Lawyer specially in bankruptcy. She can help you to get out of the hole.

Posted by Gil | January 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

So thankful we found Harlene

My wife and I are so thankful we hired Harlene to handle our bankruptcy. There were many bumps in the road as our bankruptcy was very complicated and we weren't sure we qualified. Harlene made it happen! Her experience and her knowing the law in depth and also her being able to interpret our very ba...d record keeping did the trick. If you want a top bankruptcy lawyer give Harlene a call.

Posted by Brenda | August 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Outstanding Attorney!!!

I hired Harlene Miller to file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy for me. She’s an outstanding Attorney and is very knowledgeable about Bankruptcy law. I was in a hurry to get my case filed because of a lawsuit and got she got my case filed very quickly. Harlene is very friendly, extremely thorough with her work a...nd is well known in the Legal community because of it. I highly recommend Harlene to anyone that needs a great friendly Attorney and one that knows what they’re doing. It was a great pleasure to work with her.!!

Posted by Steve | June 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Harlene Miller - Very Highly Recommended!!

I have personally employed the professional legal services of Harlene Miller and highly recommend her. As a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law, Ms. Miller uniquely possesses the immense knowledge, exceptional skills and vast experience required in navigating the complexities of bankruptcy law. ...In addition to being meticulous in her work and responsive to her clients' needs, she is a genuinely fine person. Anyone needing expertise in her facet of the legal profession will not find better legal counsel than Harlene Miller. Steve Huntington Beach, CA

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James Doan

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Harlene Miller as a knowledgeable and experienced bankruptcy specialist."

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Michael Doland

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The answers of Ms. Miller 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."

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Stuart Steingraber

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Miller is a frequent contributor on the Avvo website. Her responses are accurate, concise and best of all, practical and useful. I endorse this lawyer."

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Stan Grombchevsky

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Harlene Miller is the attorney I have consulted with and relied upon for BK issues that come up in my practice for nearly 15 years. She is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and a genuinely nice person. I highly recommend her to creditors and debtors alike for any BK related matter."

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Leonard Boyer

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Miller is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for her clients."

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Peter Depew

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Miller provides a much needed service on Avvo. She donates her time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers."

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Amy Martinez

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Neil Pedersen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Harlene is a brilliant and compassionate attorney. I have worked with many of Harlene's clients and not one has had a bad word to say about her work or her as a person. I highly recommend Harlene."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Harlene Miller Law, APLC

1990 - 2014

Attorney, Shareholder, Pagter and Miller, Professional Law Corp.

Associations

Orange County Bankruptcy Form

American Bankruptcy Institute

Orange County Bar Association

Education

1989

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Western State University

BS - Bachelor of Science in Laws

Speaking Engagements

2014

OC Paralegal Association Seminar

Section 522(f) Lien Avoidance Procedures

2014

First American Title Seminar for Real Estate Professionals

Discharge, Automatic Stay and Avoiding Liens

2008

Western State University Alumni Association Seminar

Bankruptcy - Alive and Well under BAPCPA

2004

OC Bankruptcy Forum Workshop

Tug of War Between Divorce and Bankruptcy

2004

National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees, 39th Annual Seminar

When and How to Attack Chapter 13 Plan Confirmation

1999

Orange County Bankruptcy Forum

Chapter 13 Recent Developments

1997

Alumni Association, Western State University Seminar

Issues in Bankruptcy Law

1996

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association Seminar

Bankruptcy Impact on Personal Injury Litigation

Publications

1988

Law Review Managing Editor

1988

Law Review Special Projects Editor

Languages

English

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