Orange County attorney Stephen N. Doan received a bachelor's degree in business administration from University of San Diego and a minor in computer science.
He then went on to California Western School of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctorate degree in the top 10% of his class.
He has successfully represented thousands of clients in bankruptcy proceedings in the central and southern district Bankruptcy Courts of California.
Stephen is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of California and the Federal District of California, in the southern, central, and eastern divisions. He has successfully litigated hundreds of claims against major credit card companies that willfully violate the bankruptcy code as well as other state and federal laws designed to protect consumers.
He is also an active real estate broker in the state of California and a member of the Orange County Association of Realtors. He has successfully negotiated short sales on behalf of clients in an effort to mitigate loss.
His past and present professional affiliations include:
Above all of his academic and professional successes he is first a devoted husband and father to his wife and four children.
Practice areas
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement, RFDCPA, Litigation, Loan Modification, Short Sale, Loss Mitigation
20 years
Debt negotiation, debt structuring, loss mitigation, loan modification, short sale
20 years
All injury claims
20 years
Real estate litigation, debt restructure, loan modification, refinance, new loans
20 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, Korean
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2002 | 02/06/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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America's Most Honored Lawyers | The American Registry | 2022 |
Lawyers of Distinction | National Law Journal | 2022 |
Lawyers of Distinction 2021 | National Law Journal | 2021 |
America's Most Honored Lawyers | The American Registry | 2021 |
Lawyers of Distinction 2020 | The National Law Journal | 2020 |
Top-Rated Lawyer 2020 | The American Registry | 2020 |
Lawyers of Distinction Roster | Lawyers of Distinction | 2019 |
Five Star Professional | Orange Coast Magazine | 2019 |
Lawyer of Distinction | The American Lawyer | 2019 |
Top Lawyers in California | The Legal Network | 2019 |
Lawyers of Distinction Roster | Lawyers of Distinction | 2018 |
Top Lawyers in California | The Legal Network | 2017 |
Top Lawyers in California | The Legal Network | 2016 |
Five Star Professional | Orange Coast Magazine | 2015 |
Graduate/Survivor | Max Gardner Boot Camp | 2014 |
Top Lawyers in So Cal | ALM | 2014 |
Affiliate of the Year | Diamond Realty | 2014 |
Top 100 Lawyers | OC Time | 2014 |
A Ratng | BBB | 2014 |
Award of Excellence | QRS | 2014 |
Top 100 Firms | DECAF | 2014 |
Top 100 Firms | DECAF | 2013 |
Top 100 Lawyers | OC Time | 2013 |
Award of Excellence | Quantus | 2013 |
A Rating | BBB | 2013 |
Affiliate of the Year | Diamond Realty | 2013 |
Top Lawyers in CA | ALM | 2013 |
A Rating | BBB | 2012 |
Preferred | Trustlik | 2012 |
Certificate of Completion | CDPE | 2012 |
Affiliate of the Year | Diamond Realty | 2011 |
Award for Exceptional Service | Quantus | 2011 |
Top 100 Lawyers | OC Time | 2011 |
A Rating | BBB | 2011 |
Preferred | Trustlink | 2011 |
Top 100 Lawyers | OC Time | 2010 |
Top 100 Bankruptcy Firms | DECAF | 2010 |
Award of Completion | Max Gardner Bankruptcy Boot Camp | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Lead Attorney | Doan Legal Center | 2002 - Present |
Senior Partner | Doan Law Firm, LLP | 2002 - 2012 |
Law Clerk | Mark Miller, Esq | 2000 - 2001 |
Law Clerk | Dornay Law Firm | 1994 - 1999 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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CA BRE | MLO Endorsement | 2015 - Present |
BPOR | BPO Provider | 2012 - Present |
Fresno Association of Realtors | Broker/Realtor | 2012 - Present |
CDPE | Certified Distressed Property Expert | 2012 - Present |
HAUS | Certified HAFA Specialist | 2012 - Present |
Max Gardners Bankruptcy Boot Camp | Graduate | 2007 - Present |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | 2006 - Present |
National Bankruptcy Institute | Member | 2006 - Present |
Orange County Association of Realtors | Broker/Realtor | 2006 - Present |
National Association of Realtors | Broker/Realtor | 2006 - Present |
Riverside County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Member | 2004 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
Orange County Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
American Bankruptcy Institute | Member | 2002 - Present |
California Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Real Estate Inv | The Art of Negotiating | 2014 |
Money 411 | The Strategic Default | 2013 |
South County Magazine | Bankruptcy...A Patriotic Solution | 2011 |
South County Magazine | The best form of Loan Modification may not be a Loan Modification at all! | 2011 |
Youtube | Bankruptcy Mythbusters I | 2010 |
Youtube | Bankruptcy Mythbusters II | 2010 |
San Diego Magazine | Boys to Men - The Doan Law Firm keeps it all in the family | 2010 |
The Orange County Register | Bankruptcy is this family's business | 2010 |
USA Today | More Members of the middle class file for Bankruptcy | 2009 |
PRLOG | Family-run law firm offering free bankruptcy advise and legal services | 2009 |
Bloomberg | Banks Lose to Deadbeat Homeowners as Loans Sold in Bonds Vanish | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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California Western School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
University of San Diego | BBA | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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CB Conference | Real Estate Negotiations | 2014 |
CB Conference | Real Estate Negotiations | 2013 |
CB Conference | Real Estate Negotiations | 2012 |
Bankruptcy 7 & 13: Completing Petition | Bankruptcy (Ch 7 & 13) | 2011 |
Bankruptcy 7 & 13: Completing Petition, Plan and Lien Stripping | Bankruptcy (Chp. 7 & 13) | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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1016 Motion for Administration | Continued administration of Chapter 13 case |
Opinon re Tax Refunds in Chapter 13 Plans | Tax refunds received post-petition but accrued prepetition are property, not income, and are not subject to turnover to the Chapter 13 Trustee |
Settlor Appearance on Behalf of Deceased | Granted |
Motion to Deny $38K SSA Claim | Claim withdrawn (large client savings) |
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Mark Clay, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Doan. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first.
Jaspreet Kaur, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 7, 2015
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Mark Clay, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Doan. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first.
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Jonathan Lacour, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 27, 2015
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A top-rate personal injury attorney. Well respected and very knowledgable. I endorse this lawyer.
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I endorse this lawyer. Great choice for an attorney and a great advocate for clients.
Douglas Borthwick, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 15, 2015
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Elizabeth Carpenter, Unknown Attorney on Oct 1, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Great bankruptcy attorney. Professional well-respected and always goes the extra mile for his clients.
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Doan is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients
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I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
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