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Biography
Ms. Barrios is a Christian attorney who received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Irvine in Political Science. Later Ms. Barrios received her Masters Degree in Public Health from Loma Linda University. Ms. Barrios ended her 9 year educational career with a juris doctorate from Trinity Law School and passed the bar shortly thereafter.
After passing the bar, and prior to opening her own law firm Ms. Barrios felt it was important to give back to the community by working as a non-paid volunteer for the Public Law Center in Santa Ana, Ca where she provided services to low income residents.
In 2010, Ms. Barrios started Barrios & Machado with her husband, Guillermo Machado.
Toegther, they have helped hundreds of individuals and families with their legal problems. Whether facing debt, foreclosure or suffering a car accident, Barrios & Machado is always prepared to fight for her clients and help them achieve their goals through the use of State and Federal laws.
Ms. Barrios has extensive courtroom experience and has established a solid reputation and rapport with the bankruptcy trustees and judges who oversee bankruptcy cases.
Ms. Barrios works with all her clients on a one-to-one basis and, unlike other law firms, clients always have complete access to her and her talented team.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
45%
19 years | 800 cases
Car Accident
45%
12 years | 100 cases
Litigation
10%
14 years | 250 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
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Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
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Law Offices of Ursula G Barrios
723 W Chapman, Orange, CA, 92868-2820
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Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Brilliant Attorney
One of the best and wisest lawyers and people I’ve ever known. When she commits, she does so with all her heart. She is a brilliant legal mind and has changed too many lives for the better. God bless her.
Posted by Juan | June 08, 2011 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
GREAT HELP
Dear Ursula, I want to thank you for your amazing help in our Chapter 13 case. We are so happy that you were able to strip our second mortgage and fought the fight because our 2nd mortgage was so close to be secured, yet you were still able to get it eliminated. We now have a fresh start and a new...
Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt
very helpful
Ursula was very helpful and prompt with my case. Doing the BK was thought through very carefully, but now I'm glad that I did it No regrets, she was able to save my wages from garnishment and the lawyer that represented me on her behalf in court was very nice and understanding as well. I work with ma...
Posted by Heriberto | September 02, 2010 | Bankruptcy & Debt
I want to thank you...
Hello Ursula, I want to thank you and your firm for helping me through this very difficult time. I enjoyed how you sat down with me and explained my options and what to expect. I felt very comfortable through the process and felt that all my needs were met. I was so happy with the service that...
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Guillermo Machado
Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Contract Attorney, Consumer Defense Law Group (CDLG)
2010 - Present
Partner/Attorney, Barrios & Machado
2012 - 2014
Contract Attorney, Granite Law
Associations
2009 - Present
BusinessWomen AssociationMember
2008 - Present
American Bar Association (California chapter)Member
2008 - Present
National Association of Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2000 - Present
WISH- Women in the House and Senatemember
Sample of Legal Cases
Rosa v. Borrego
Summary Judgment for Client/Defendant
Education
2007
Trinity Law School
law
2006
Loma Linda University
Master of Public Health
2001
Univ of California Irvine
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Young Republican Party
Latino Empowerment
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
When will I be evicted if a judgement creditor gets a writ of execution on my house? When would I be evicted if I go bankrupt?
22 Oct 2017
Q&A
Chapter 13 or debt settlement? Which is better?
13 Oct 2017
Q&A
Can I apply for a credit card that was discharged due to my bankruptcy? And can I apply for it if I filed on July 25th?
07 Oct 2017