Donald Sieveke - Lawyer in Santa Ana, CA

Donald Walter Sieveke

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney at Santa Ana, CA

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Practice areas

Bankruptcy and debt

75%

Consumer and Small Bankruptcy. Certified Specialist

45 years, 1,500 cases
Litigation

25%

Civil litigation, state and federal

45 years, 500 cases

Certified specialist in Personal and Small Business Bankruptcy, since 1996. Former president of the Orange County Bankruptcy Forum. 2014 recipient of the Peter M. Elliott Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Orange County Bankruptcy Forum. Graduate of the University of California, Irvine (1974) and the University of San Diego School of Law (1977). Sworn in by the California State Bar in 1977. Licensed to practice law in the U.S. District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Numerous speaking credits, a published author on bankruptcy law, and the chairman for educational programs for bankruptcy attorneys, the popular "Brown Bag" series. "AV" rated, the highest rating available from Martindale - Hubbell, the country's most prestigious attorney rating firm. Court appointed Bankruptcy Mediator since 1996.

Representing debtors, creditors and trustees in bankruptcy.

Don and his wife Sharon enjoy hiking, camping, mountain biking, and drum & bugle corps. Don plays a G Baritone bugle with the Sacramento Freelancers.

Licensed for 45 years

State CA

Status Active

Acquired 1977

Updated 12/04/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Donald Walter Sieveke

1113 N Spurgeon St

Santa Ana, CA, 92701-3748

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5.0 / 5.0

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Posted by bob | June 20, 2017

Advised and performed my BK having to deal with my ex-wife whom meddled for the duration. He performed admirably under these difficult circumstances.

Posted by Mariam Yeginyan | June 2, 2017

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I'm really happy of my decision to hire Don as the bankruptcy attorney for my parents. He really takes the time to explain everything in detail and is extremely acknowledge with bankruptcy law. My parents case was a really tough Chapter 13 with a lot of creditors fighting against them, but Don was there with us the whole way through fighting for what was fair. Further, Don is a very generous attorney. He really cares for his clients and it shows.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Owner
Law Offices of Donald W. Sieveke
1982 - Present

Associate
Belding, Chelius & Dimitruk
1979 - 1982

Associate
Dougherty & Elekes
1977 - 1979

Education

Univ of San Diego SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
1977

Univ of California Irvine
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1974

Associations

Orange County Bankruptcy Forum
Past President and current member of Board of Directors
2004 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Insolvency Section
Board of Directors
1999 - 2001

Languages Spoken

English

Awards

Peter M. Elliott Award
Orange County Bankruptcy Forum
2014

AV Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2000

Publications

California Bankruptcy Journal
"Representing Chapter 7 Debtors in a Bull Market"
2005

Orange County Bar Journal
"Divorce as Asset Protection"
2002

Speaking Engagements

Brown Bag luncheon program
Mortgage Reaffirmation
2017

Brown Bag Luncheon Program
"Conversion Issues: When Reorganizations Become Liquidations"
2015

Luncheon
"Where's My Homestead?"
2014

Brown Bag Luncheon Program
"The Unscheduled Lawsuit"
2014

Evening Program
"Bellingham"
2013

Luncheon program
"Divorce as an Asset Protection Device"
2002

Brown Bag Luncheon program
"Jurisdictional Limits for Chapter 13 Cases"
2001

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Attorney endorsements

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Rex Tran

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jul 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

William Buus

Litigation Attorney | Sep 12
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Don and I opposed each other in a hotly-contested business case and, based upon that experience, I can easily say he is a knowledgeable, sharp and aggressive litigator. I have recommended him to individuals I was unable to represent, and will continue to do so."

Paul Minerich

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jun 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Sieveke is my bankruptcy referral attorney. I have received nothing but good reports from clients I have referred. I can recommend him without any reservations."

Catherine Christiansen

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jun 05
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Don for years, he is an experienced, qualified bankruptcy attorney, a State Bar of California Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law and well versed in all areas of Chapter 7, 13, 11, Trustee Work and Adversaries. He understands the Consumer Side of the issues and the Trustee's side of the issues in Bankruptcy. He has always acted in an ethical and respectful manner in the cases we have worked on opposing sides together."

Eric Neshanian

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jun 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable and experienced and has a great command of bankruptcy law and procedure."