Thomas Law Amberg Jr

Thomas Law Amberg Jr

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 15 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt

428 J Street, 4th Floor, Sacramento, CA

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 50%

Debtor and Creditor representation. Business or personal cases.

16 years | 600 cases

50%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 35%

Debtor and Creditor representation. Business or personal cases.

16 years | 125 cases

35%
Bankruptcy and Debt 15%

General Debt Collection Defense in State Court

16 years | 100 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 3 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2023

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Amberg Harvey

428 J Street, 4th Floor, Sacramento, CA, 95814

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Thomas Law Amberg Jr's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews | Bankruptcy & Debt

Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

TRUSTWORTHY,KNOWLEDGEABLE, PROMPT RESPONSE AND WORK WITH INTEGRITY

Attorney Tom Amberg is a very very trustworthy, reliable and knowledgeable in bankruptcy. Filing a bankruptcy is a difficult decision to make but he helped me tremendously and walked me thru it step by step. He always answer my calls, text and emails like immediately although there are times he will ...missed my call because of his Attorney duties at the court but he will return my call right away whenever he's already available. I have consulted with other bankruptcy lawyers but he was the only one I felt I can trust he never sound pushy for you to get his service. And his professional fee is very reasonable and I felt he could've ask for more because he is always there for you whenever you have questions or concerns about your case. He works with integrity when he say I will file your petition on this date he will be on top of it and little you know it's already been filed. Please do yourself a favor don't look for any other bankruptcy lawyer out there, hire him and you will have a great peace of mind while navigating this difficult stage in your life. Again my heartfelt thanks to you Attorney Tom for helping me getting back on track with my life again. May our good lord bless you for your kindness, knowledge and compassion in helping people like me.

Posted by Susan | December 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

We Were Blessed

We were at such a stressful time in our life when we received a flyer in the mail from Tom,He has turned all that stress into relief he handled our Chapter 13 and did it professionally,He always kept us informed every step of the way and always returned every email or phone call no matter what day it... was.I highly recommend Tom Amberg 100 percent!!

Posted by Howard | November 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Super Fantastic Bankruptcy Attorney!

Tom has made this whole process for me by far less painful as possible. He was very knowledgeable, non judgmental and very helpful with all my questions and concerns. He’s genuinely a super nice guy and very good at his job. I have referred others to him and they too have been satisfied with his work.... If you need an awesome attorney to do your Bankruptcy, Tom is your guy and honestly very affordable. Thanks again Tom! Your the best man.

Posted by Kerri | September 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Look no further tom is your guy!

I was dreading the bankruptcy process but Toms upbeat, non-judgmental, relaxed vibe and knowledge made the process seem effortless. It was so comforting to have Tom through the whole process, I don't know how people do it alone! What a relief to have a fresh start.

Posted by Latrece | July 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Tom is a Life Saver!!

Tom was referred to me by my mother and I am so glad she did. I was being garnished for a debt that was almost 10 years old. Tom got the garnishment stopped with in 2 pay periods and I will receive all of the garnished money back. He made the whole bankruptcy process smooth and understandable. I will... be referring Tom to everyone I know. Thanks Tom!

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Thomas Law Amberg Jr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eric Vandermey

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Thomas Amberg in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Thomas is very knowledgeable, skilled, professional and an excellent lawyer to work with."

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Andrew Smith

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Thomas Amberg for nearly ten years. He is a great bankruptcy attorney who gets excellent results. He has a great reputation among his colleagues and excels with communication with his clients. If you have been frustrated by other attorneys not being direct or not returning your phone calls- look no further. Thomas will help you get that much needed fresh start. I highly recommend if you are searching for an attorney you give him a call."

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Joseph Chun

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom is a very knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney, and whenever I have a bankruptcy question in the Eastern District, he is the first person I turn to. Very skilled attorney who cares for his clients and colleagues. I endorse this attorney."

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Susan Dodds

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Mr. Amberg on several different cases, and observed him in the court room and with his clients. He is very knowledgeable, and professional in each case. Mr. Amberg also is considerate and compassionate towards his clients. I would highly recommend his assistance in filing for bankruptcy."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Shareholder, Amberg Harvey

2014 - 2015

Of Counsel, Dudensing/Buckley

2010 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Nelson & Schwab

2008 - 2008

Law Clerk, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Associations

2013 - 2015

Sacramento Valley Bankruptcy Forum

President Emeritus

Education

2009

Saint Louis University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Emory University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Northern California Bankruptcy Conference Concealing Assets/Property of the Estate

2014

Northern California Bankruptcy Conference Post-Confirmation Modification Issues in Chapter 13

Languages

Spanish

English

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