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Scott Douglas Shumaker
About Scott
Biography
I was admitted to practice law in 1993. I have over 19 years of Bankruptcy experience, and my primary focus is consumer bankruptcies, including Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.
My practice includes
--Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
--Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
--Personal Injury (usually by referral).
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
30%
25 years | 1,800 cases
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
19%
23 years | 112 cases
Debt and Lending Agreements
1%
11 years | 2 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Scott Shumaker
1007 7th Street, Suite 306, Sacramento, CA, 95814
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Scott Douglas Shumaker's Reviews
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Posted by Steven | November 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Scott over delivered on the results
Scott is all about being of service and helping people. We brought a complex bankruptcy matter to him that we could not resolve. In less than 30 days the issue was solved after years of trying unsuccessfully on our own. Scott is highly efficient and fair. After the lien was removed he then ne...
Posted by Omar | July 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Very professional
Guided me through my whole case. Any question I had he clarified well. Polite, on time and very reliable. i do recommend working with Mr. Shumaker.
Posted by Irma | July 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Quick and easy
I was very nervous about filing but Scott walked me through and made me feel at ease. He was quick and efficient. He promptly filed the documents in May and I’ve already had my hearing with the courts! Scott made everything so easy and communicated with me all the way through. I was recommended to...
Posted by Chris | May 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Best bankruptcy lawyer in Sacramento
Everything was positive and the communication was great. The outcome of the experience was better than I was expecting.
Posted by Jessica | May 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Quick and Easy
Scott made filing bankruptcy simple and got everything taken care of quickly.
Scott Douglas Shumaker's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Scott for several years. In the area of bankruptcy law in the Greater Sacramento there is a finite number of attorneys that practice bankruptcy law regularly and Scott is one of those attorneys. He has worked on hundreds of cases, regarding a variety of legal matters. He is always seems pleasant and personable. He is well liked by his clients, colleagues, and respected among the bankruptcy trustees."
Michael Johnson
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Owner, Law Office Of Scott A. Kron
Education
1993
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Sierra Coll
AA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers