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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 Sheraunda | March 11, 2015 | Debt Collection
Calvary SPV I, LLC-Debt Collector
I was being sued by Calvary SPV I, LLC for an amount of $3,618.00. I reached out to Fitzgerald Campbell's Law office. Greg Fitzgerald who I talked to for my initial consultation was very nice, and walked me through the process and gave me options as far as how the case was going to be handled. To m...
Posted by Patricia | January 13, 2015 | Credit Repair
Satisfaction of intimidating judgement....
My spouse and I had a several years old judgement that was getting in the way of our moving forward in financial savings and investments. I did all the research I could and had ideas of how to get the judgement off the credit report, but knew I needed help. I was wary about paying for lawyers, and ne...
Posted by Hazel | March 02, 2014 | Debt Settlement
A Debt
This attorney firm was very friendly always had the time to answer any question that I had. I was kept informed at all times about what was going on with my case. The case was settled in a timely manner. I would highly recommend this firm to any one that need a debt settle. Thanks
Posted by Danielle | February 13, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Awesome Greg
Gregory Ftizgerald is a wonderful debt attorney. He took on my case and within 2 months my creditor who was sueing me dismissed my case and had to pay me for violations. Mr. Fitzgerald kept me informed on what was going on with my case and when I had questions he was always there to answer. Every...
Posted by Kathryn C MacMartin | February 20, 2015 | Debt Settlement
Frustrated client
I was referred to Fitzgerald Campbell by another firm to help me negotiate a reduction in a balance owed to another attorney in Alabama. The balance was based on a judgment against me of approximately $6,000 resulting from a minor traffic accident in 1992. After paying the Alabama attorney well over...
Hi Kathryn. Please know that we are very disappointed by the fact you are frustrated. Also know that I am willing to personally speak to you at any time. I note that your frustration was not with the results obtained, but the billing. We realize that a miscommunication can occur at any time and rather than rely on a strict interpretation of the written agreement we generally consider any reasonable request. Unfortunately it seems we failed to promptly do so in your case. Due to the frustration and inconvenience you experienced, please know that I have waived all settlement fees. Greg Fitzgerald
"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
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Fastest Growing Lawfirm, Law Firm 500
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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
$855,000 for TEAM
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BS - Bachelor of Science
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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