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Tom is a Shareholder of Amberg Harvey and practices in the areas of bankruptcy, collection defense and general civil litigation. Prior to this, Tom worked at a boutique bankruptcy firm in Sacramento, California, where he practiced exclusively in the areas of bankruptcy and collection defense. Before coming to Sacramento, Tom worked in Paris, France at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in the field of International Arbitration.
Tom holds a Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish and Political Science from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He is originally from Chicago, Illinois.
Tom is admitted to practice law in the State of California and primarily practices in the Eastern, Northern and Central Districts of California. He is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and he currently serves as the President of the Sacramento Valley Bankruptcy Forum.
In addition to his work at Amberg Harvey, Tom serves as an "Of Counsel" attorney at Dudensing/Buckley in Sacramento, California.
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Acquired: 2023
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Acquired: 2010
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428 J Street, 4th Floor, Sacramento, CA, 95814
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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 ...
Posted by Susan | December 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
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...
Posted by Bill | January 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
My Bankruptcy journey
Bankruptcy can be a humbling and uncomfortable life event. Tom kept it light and professional and his exact knowledge of the process made me comfortable. What was required of me was clear and concise and my case went through smoothly. Any communication/questions were QUICKLY responded to. Having deal...
Posted by Dan Poelstra | January 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Very Helpful, Informative and Flexible
Tom made a bad experience (BK) go very smoothly and guided me through the process. He was always available to answer all my questions and handled everything as promised. I highly recommend Tom!
Posted by Susan | May 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Best Attorney Ever!
I have been looking for a right attorney to represent my case. I've received a lot of letters from attorneys who wanted to help me with my case, so I went through the letters and decided to pick Tom. I knew Tom will be my attorney before I've check out his website and Yelp. I can tell he is a flex...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
2014 - Present
Shareholder, Amberg Harvey
2014 - 2015
Of Counsel, Dudensing/Buckley
2010 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Nelson & Schwab
2008 - 2008
Law Clerk, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
2013 - 2015
Sacramento Valley Bankruptcy ForumPresident Emeritus
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
2014
Spanish
English