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Gregory Fitzgerald was born and raised in Los Angeles County. He attended high school overseas and returned to the US in 1980 where he attended California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting (1984) and began his post-collegiate career as a tax auditor with the IRS. Dissatisfied with the inherent unfairness of the US Tax Code, he obtained a California contractor’s license, worked as a contractor by day and went to law school at night. He graduated first in his class at Southern California College of Law in 1990, passed the California bar exam and commenced practicing law in 1991.
He began his legal career working for a small criminal defense/personal injury firm before opening his practice in 1992 in Orange CA. Fitzgerald & Associates focused on representing individual consumers in matters ranging from injury to debt to criminal to tenancy and more. In 1998, he moved his practice to Santa Ana, renamed the firm Fitzgerald & Malk, and expanded the practice to include providing legal services to small businesses. In 2006 he accepted a position at The Seideman Law Firm, P.C., a national consumer rights law firm, focusing on consumer protection. At The Seideman Law Firm, P.C. he was primarily responsible for the creation, instruction, and management of a nationwide team of lawyers to combat collection abuses, defend collection lawsuits, and resolve the debt. He left The Seideman Law Firm, P.C. in April 2013 to form Fitzgerald Campbell, a professional law corporation dedicated to making itself California’s premier consumer debt protection law firm.
Mr. Fitzgerald has always been dedicated to helping individuals and small business from the substantial and unfair overreach of the government and its protected insiders such as banks, insurance companies, and other large crony corporate interests such as debt buyers and collectors. In 22 years of practice he has represented thousands of clients, tried hundreds of cases, and secured countless victories for his clients. He was an Orange County Judge Pro Tem from 1996 to 2006, is admitted to practice before all California state courts (CA bar #153082), is admitted to The United States District Court for the Central District, Southern District, Eastern District and the Northern District of California. He is also a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association, and Consumer Attorneys of California.
Over the years, he has started several businesses. In addition to his law practice, he has owned and operated such businesses as a restaurant, independent flooring contractor, collection agency and others. This experience has assisted Mr. Fitzgerald’s understanding of and appreciation for the challenges confronted by anyone striving to succeed in America today.
Full disclosure requires that you be advised that in 2009 he was named in a class action suit filed in Texas against his employer, The Seideman Law Firm, P.C., and others. Although Mr. Fitzgerald was dismissed early in the proceedings, The Seideman Law Firm, P.C. did eventually enter into a settlement agreement with the “class”. What Mr. Fitzgerald learned from this experience is that in many class action suits, it is the lawyers who benefit most.
Gregory Fitzgerald is married, has two sons, two dogs, and a cat. He lives in Santa Ana, California. For recreation, he enjoys golf, hiking, and family. He considers himself to be a libertarian, a Lutheran, and very fortunate to be able to live and work in California. Two blogs he reads and recommends are and .
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Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
My case was a credit card debt. I was sued in another state, they tried to enter the judgment in California. I made an appointment with Fitzgerald and Campbell, they explained to me the meaning of the law suit and made all research about the case and prepared a perfect strategic for the case and We W...
Posted by anonymous | December 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Greg has helped us so much with a really bad situation we were in. I can't even believe I am saying this about an attorney (no offense to attorneys but...) he is actually caring, helpful, and honest. He spent so much time listening to our circumstances and answering questions before we even retained ...
Posted by anonymous | March 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney
When I really needed help. Associate April Inlow worked so very hard to help me settle my issue. When I call or just email April was always there for me. The whole entire staff was outstanding. I highly recommend anyone who need assistant please contact Fritzgerld and Campbell. Trust me you will be ...
Posted by Lisa | January 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I found Attorney Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald Campbell, APLC after a simple web search and decided to give his office a call for their free consultation. I had lost my father the year prior and was working my way through severe depression so all my bills had suffered during that time and I was truly ove...
Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This is my second time using Greg Fitzgerald. I had an debt issue with Portfolio Recovery Associates (Sears) about $ 1134.00 in credit card debt. Greg and his legal assistant Sam Foster worked on getting a settlement resolved. Both and Greg and Sam had got right on the matter. I was in good hands. I...
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in legal community. Responses are clear and complete. Fabulous credentials. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of BK law."
"Greg Fitzgerald's expertise and overall knowledge of the law in Consumer Debt Defense, FDCPA, Personal Injury and Criminal Defense is certainly at a high level. Greg Fitzgerald knows how to get results for clients and always conducts himself like a professional."
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Fastest Growing Lawfirm, Law Firm 500
2019
Fastest Growing Lawfirm, Law Firm 500
2018
Fastest Growing Lawfirm, Law Firm 500
2017
Fastest Growing Law Frim, Law Firm 500
2017
Best Business, Three Best Rated
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
2013 - Present
Partner, Fitzgerald Campbell
2006 - 2013
Attorney, The Seideman Law Firm, P.C
1998 - 2006
Partner, Fitzgerald & Malk
1996 - 2006
Judge Pro Tem, Orange County Court
1992 - 1998
Partner, Fitzgerald & Associates
2013 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
San Bernardino Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
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I have a case management court hearing this week and I have no idea what I'm doing.
22 Feb 2022
I have a writ of execution to take funds from my checking account. I owe the debt and would like to make a settlement offer?
02 Nov 2020
Can I get sued if I forgot to pay back a $300 payday loan of several years ago?
10 Oct 2020