Lindsay Renee Torgerson

Lindsay Renee Torgerson

4.9
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 17 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Santa Rosa, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Family

613 College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA

About Lindsay

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Wine Country Family Law, P.C.

613 College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404

Ukiah location:

390 W Standley St, Ste 9, Ukiah, CA, 95482

Napa location:

3166 Jefferson St, Napa, CA, 94558

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Lindsay Renee Torgerson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Tara | September 21, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Knowledgeable, Dependable and Caring

After interviewing with 6 other bankruptcy lawyers, I immediately hired Lindsay Smith after an initial consultation. Lindsay's expert guidance, accuracy and supportive approach was exactly what I needed. Lindsay let me know that I was misinformed about bankruptcy guidance provided by other attorneys.... As a self-employed business owner, I was very anxious that I would not meet the criteria for filing. When I gave Lindsay the facts, she told me that she expected it would be easy for me to be granted a Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge. She was right and everything went seamlessly. Additionally, Lindsay was able to discharge my student loan bankruptcy on a private student educational loan in an adversarial proceeding. I didn't expect to win this one, nor did anyone else (including attorneys) think that I would win. Private student loans are extremely difficult to discharge. The fact that the judge ruled in my favor shows that Lindsay is an outstanding attorney. While no one ever wants to declare bankruptcy, sometimes a "fresh start" is what is needed and Lindsay is the best lawyer you can find.

Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Very professional

Lindsay was very patient and personable through our entire backruptcy and after discharge, still there with our questions. We definetly recommend her for anyone looking for a fresh start.

Posted by Jann | December 18, 2011 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Lindsay R Smith is an Exceptional Lawyer

I was so fortunate to find Lindsay R Smith to help me through Chapter 7 bankruptcy. I wasn't sure I even qualified and was fearful of spending more money on a hopeless cause. A credit card summons pushed me to try and Lindsay provided a thorough free consultation with my options. Serious illness i...n the family for several years resulted in a home short sell, depleted savings and huge credit card debt. I felt so beaten down and actually felt intimidated to talk to a lawyer. With Lindsay I immediate felt relief and that I was doing something right. She is so competent and approachable. Her fees are very reasonable and her delivery of service excellent. Now I can sleep at night, pay my bills and rebuild a future. I can never thank her enough for her professional hard work. As a person I respect and like her very much. As a lawyer she is the best. Even now I its hard for me to believe how lucky I was to find Lindsay R Smith, Esq!

Posted by Warren | November 06, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Warren and Melindas chapter 7

Our bankruptcy was a difficult one because of involveing state and IRS. We are very happy with the outcome. Lindsay was very proffesional.

Posted by Mari | August 31, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

I am so glad that I found Lindsay

When I found Lindsay I had already met with three other bankruptcy attorneysy, Lindsay made me comfortable from the first time I spoke to her and made me feel like everything was going to be ok... I was going through a divorce and was in the process of losing my home, She was so helpful and unders...tanding and made the process as painless as possible... I would highly recommend her ! ... Thank you so much for giving me a new lease on life...

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Lindsay Renee Torgerson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Carla Boyd-Terre

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Lindsay R. Smith's work. Lindsay brings competence and compassion to her work as a Bankruptcy attorney. I frequently refer clients to her and I highly recommend her services."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Client Satisfaction Top 10 Women Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2007

Earl Warren Award (Highest GPA for Fourth-Year Law Student), William Howard Taft University

2005

Earl Warren Award (Highest GPA for Second-Year Law Student), William Howard Taft University

Work Experience

1996 - 2003

Child Support Officer & Law Clerk, Sonoma County Department of Child Support Services

Associations

2015 - Present

Napa County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Napa County Women Lawyers

Member

2011 - Present

Mendocino County Bar Association

Member

2017 - 2019

Mendocino County Bar Association

President

2014 - 2020

Lake County Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2024

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2008 - 2017

Sonoma County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Institute of Imaginal Studies v. Christoff (In re Christoff), 527 B.R. 624, 632 (9th Cir. BAP 2015)

Affirmed

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Education

2007

William Howard Taft Univ

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Santa Rosa Junior College

Associate of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Emerging Issues in Child Custody

Emerging Issues in Child Custody

2016

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in a Nutshell

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Publications

2015

Sonoma County Bar Association Journal Private Non-Qualified Student Loans Are Not Protected from Bankruptcy Discharge Unless Funds Are Received

Languages

English

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