Brian J Soo-Hoo

Brian J Soo-Hoo

3.4
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 22 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Santa Ana, CA
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Personal Injury

601 Parkcenter Drive., Ste. 105, Santa Ana, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

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Location

Bankruptcy Law Professionals / Law Offices of Brian J. Soo-Hoo, APC

601 Parkcenter Drive., Ste. 105, Santa Ana, CA, 92705

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Brian J Soo-Hoo's Reviews

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3.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nichole | December 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Did not submit documents in time and wanted more fees

I hired Brian to help me with my bankruptcy, everything went smoothly until after… All my paperwork was correct and Brian attended my court hearing with me, but once my bankruptcy was completed Brian really dropped the ball… He did not file the reaffirmation agreement for my vehicle loan in time... and the court closed my case. Brian told me I had to pay him again to re-file the paperwork and open the court case. I don’t think he handled my case in a competent manner and his communication was not very good. I interviewed with other attorneys prior to hiring Brian, I performed due diligence to ensure I was making an informed decision but he did not handle my case in the way he promised.

Posted by CHRISTOPHER | February 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A botched filing!

I hired Brian to file a chapter 7 in 2017. When you hire a bankruptcy attorney, you assume they understand all the laws according to the county they are practicing in, right? Not Brian! After all was said and done, the back taxes that were supposed to be included in my chapter 7, were not discharged.... You can only discharge taxes from 3 years back. But because I had filed an extension with the IRS, the date I was told by Brian to file was incorrect. He told me that I should file 3 years from the date of acceptance by the IRS. But that was incorrect according to the laws set by the IRS. It should have been 3 years from the extension date. Im now still liable for the taxes, and Brian did nothing to correct the situation, nor offer to refund me for the service I paid him to be an expert in. When you hire someone, you assume they know ALL the laws of bankruptcy. This guy is just pumping out, like a bankruptcy mill, with no attention to details. Thanks for nothing Brian.

Posted by Brenda | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Services

I have consulted and hired Mr. Soo Hoo, and his staff were very professional and delivered on all information provided. I would highly recommend him to anyone!

Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2013

Trustworthy bankruptcy attorney

If you need the best Bankruptcy attorney look no further than Brain J. Soo-Hoo. He's an attorney that will not only get your cases settled quickly and efficiently, he's able to get the best results. Unlike all these other attorneys who neglect to pick up their phone, you're going to be speaking to hi...m directly. No matter what kind of situation you are in he will take care of you. He also made time for me over a weekend when I was too busy with work to come in on a weekday. I definitely recommend Mr. Soohoo. Thank you for taking care of us!

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2009

property damage advice

Brian responded immediately to my legal crisis and was always responsive to my calls. He had an extensive knowledge of property rights and was able to help resolve the situation quickly and effectively.

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Brian J Soo-Hoo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ian Samson

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse Brian. He is a sharp, capable, and caring attorney who always puts his clients first and has the experience necessary to get results. I have had the pleasure of working with him on several cases and have seen his dedication and skill firsthand. I recommend him without reservation."

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Mark Martinez

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Mr. Soo-Hoo for both Bankruptcy and Personal Injury. Mr. Soo-Hoo provides a wealth of information to his clients and even as a fellow attorney when I have a complex bankruptcy matter that I am having trouble solving, I immediately call Mr. Soo-Hoo for advice. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable and well organized, but he is honest and that shows with how discretionary he is in taking on clients. If he says he can help he will, if he says he can't then he will try and find someone who can. You can't go wrong with Mr. Soo-Hoo for your legal needs."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Brian. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Beau Nokes

Litigation lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I tried a complicated, multi-week case with Brial Soo-Hoo. He worked tirelessly and courageously throughout the matter, and he held his own against some very cagey veterans on the other side. He was extremely dedicated to the client's cause. I still associate with Brian and he impresses me with his resoursefulness and his willingness to go the extra mile. I would try another case with him without hesitation, and I am pleased to endorse him."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Managing Attorney, Bankruptcy Law Professionals / Law Office of Brian J. Soo-Hoo

Education

2003

Univ of San Diego School of Law

Juris Doctor

1999

Univ of California Irvine

Bachelor of Arts (double major)

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Languages

English

Spanish

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