Darcel Andrel Lobo

Darcel Andrel Lobo

also known as Darcel Lobo, Darcel

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Normandy Park, WA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Estate Planning, Real Estate ... +3 more

19803 1st Avenue S., Suite 200, Normandy Park, WA

About Darcel

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 50%

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, including appropriate alternatives to bankruptcy when applicable.

50%
Real Estate 10%

Purchase and Sale Agreements; FSBOs; Easements; Leases; Condos and HOAs; Short Sales; Foreclosures

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-325 per hour

Contingency

30%-35%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 16 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

DAL Law Firm

19803 1st Avenue S., Suite 200, Normandy Park, WA, 98148

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Darcel Andrel Lobo's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

5 star (22)
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Posted by Olivia | April 9, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Knowledgeable real estate attorney

Ms Lobo helped me with a complex title situation when selling my house. Super knowledgeable and she quickly solved my issue. Would definitely use her services again!

Posted by Jeff | March 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you, Darcel

My wife and I paid all our bills on time and had near-perfect credit for years, and then we didn't. We needed to make a complicated decision about our financial future. Darcel helped my wife and I make the decide that a Chapter 7 was the best approach for us. Over a period nearly a year in length, Da...rcel answered all our questions and helped us clearly understand all the ramifications about decisions, and the timeline of our case. And she was there with us in court. We're on the road again now. Thanks again for your professional, courteous support, Darcel!

Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, Efficient and Thorough

I had to close a business and negotiate out of my lease. Darcel helped every step of the way, even with some unforeseeable happenstances that arose from the landlord side. She was always available and quick to respond to questions. She was able to adapt and change strategy when the situation ch...anged. She was knowledgeable throughout the process which created a lot of confidence and comfort. I couldn't have been more satisfied with an attorney in this role.

Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Darcel is Absolutely the BEST!

I hired Darcel Lobo to represent me in a case which, frankly, I didn't think I had a chance of winning. When I first met her, I'd been fighting a battle over it for 3 years and was at the end of my emotional rope. Darcel took a look at my files, the wheels turned a bit in her head, and she came up ...with an angle that I had never heard of. The person who was trying to sue me had never heard of it either. It took a bit of wranging over a couple of months but the end result was the threat of suit was dropped and I walked away from the case without paying a dime. Darcel was not only on her toes with her legal knowledge, she's a very calm person who helped me calm down as well. I can't thank her enough or recommend her enough to others looking for legal assistance.

Posted by Karry | January 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Order for Dismissal

Darcel was excellent to work with! The first time I met with her was for less than 30 min. She understood what I was facing and told me what to expect. She and her staff were very good about keeping me up to date with the status on the case. I like that I was able to turn over the issue to Darcel... and she just plain and simple took care of it. Very happy that I found her and her team! Thank you!

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Darcel Andrel Lobo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sharita Blacknall

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Darcel Lobo is a knowledgeable, caring and strategic estate planning attorney."

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Adam Rossen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Darcel is an excellent attorney who really cares for her clients and fights extremely hard to get the best results possible."

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Erin Lane

Unknown lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Darcel is wonderful! She is my go to for any real estate law!"

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Mary Anderson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Darcel is a relentless and passionate attorney. She continues to impress me with her knowledge and understanding of the law. I fully trust and endorse her for all areas of her practice."

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Sheri Nevlin

Real estate lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Although I am endorsing Darcel in the Real Estate category, I must point out that she is also a highly capable Consumer and Business Bankruptcy Attorney. She is an aggressive and effective attorney. Darcel is capable of handling a variety of real estate matters including short-sale issues, title issues, and land disputes. I highly recommend utilizing her services."

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Rachel Edmiston

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Raeann Persell

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Darcel is professional, personable, and extremely knowledgeable. She sets a very high standard in her practice and I recommend her highly."

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Shashi Vijay

Real estate lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Darcel is very knowledgeable regarding real estate, debt settlement and bankruptcy matters. We have worked on cases together and Darcel was very attentive to her clients' needs. If you need assistance with a legal matter, Darcel would be a great choice."

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Latife Neu

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Darcel is a rising star in the bankruptcy and real estate legal community. She is very knowlegable about both insolvency and real property transactions. I recommend Darcel with confidence."

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Glenn Bishop

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Darcel is a bright, caring, and tireless advicate for her clients. I would not hesitate to refer a friend or family member to her for legal help."

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Michelle Kaplan

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Darcel is well versed in the various options available to clients in financial difficulty. She can help you through the bankruptcy process and/or deal with your distressed loans. She is an excellent advocate for her clients and a pleasure to work with."

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Sharita Blacknall

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adam Rossen

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Erin Lane

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Mary Anderson

Foreclosure lawyer

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Rachel Edmiston

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Raeann Persell

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Sheri Nevlin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Shashi Vijay

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Latife Neu

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Glenn Bishop

Unknown lawyer

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Michelle Kaplan

Unknown lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Certified Collaborative Law Attorney, King County Collaborative Law

2009

2009 Leadership Award, Black Law Students Association- Seattle University School of Law

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner/Attorney, DAL Law Firm

2014 - Present

Student Loan Discharge Volunteer Attorney, King County Bar Association Legal Clinic

2010 - Present

Bankruptcy Volunteer Attorney, King County Neighborhood Legal Clinic

2009 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Marine View Law & Escrow

2008 - 2009

Rule 9 Attorney, Washington State Attorney General's Office Labor & Industries Division

2008 - 2008

Rule 9 Attorney, Pierce County Prosecutors Office

Associations

2014 - Present

King County Bar Association, Diversity Committee

Committee Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Admitted to Practice

2009 - Present

King County Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section

Member

2009 - Present

King County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section

Member

2009 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Admitted to Practice

2009 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Loren Miller Bar Association

Member

2017 - 2018

King County Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section

Co-chair

2016 - 2017

South King County Bar Association

President

2016 - 2017

King County Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section

Co-Vice Chair

2015 - 2016

South King County Bar Association

Vice President

2014 - 2015

South King County Bar Association

Secretary

2008 - 2009

Black Law Students Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Garnishment Recovery

Client obtained refund of garnishment

Loan Modification

Reduced mortgage balance by almost 50%

Loan Modification

Saved client's home from foreclosure

Foreclosure Assistance

Retrieved funds for homeowner after foreclosure of home.

Second Mortgage Settlement

Settled second mortgage for less than 10%.

Debt Settlement

Settled client's credit card debt for less than 20% of the balance owed and obtained a payment plan for payments

Second Mortgage Settlement

Negotiated a settlement of $9,000 on a $55,000 balance for my client's second mortgage.

Loan Modification

Saved clients' home from foreclosure and negotiated a feasible mortgage payment that the client could afford.

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Education

2009

Seattle University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

2006

Seattle University

Bachelors of Arts & Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

New Day NW Bankruptcy

2017

570 KVI Talk Radio

Bankruptcy Options for Homeowners

2017

13th Annual Native Women's Leadership Forum

Financial Responsibility and Living the Life You Want

2016

Wesley Homes

Estate Planning

2014

Newberry Realty

Foreclosure Alternatives

2013

ReMax

Options for Distressed Homeowners

2013

Prudential NW Realty

Bankruptcy Options for Homeowners

2013

John L. Scott

Legal Options for Homeowners

2013

570 KVI Talk Radio

Resolving HOA Issues for Condominium Owners

2013

570 KVI Talk Radio

Real Estate and Bankruptcy

2012

Estate Planning

Estate Planning Introduction

2011

Short Sale and Bankruptcy Options for Homeowners

Bankruptcy Options for Distressed Homeowners

2011

Monthly Real Estate Meeting

Washington State Foreclosure Fairness Act

Publications

2013

B-Town Blog Helping Individuals with Estate Planning

2013

Waterland Blog The Probate Process

2012

B-Town Blog Saving Homes with Loan Modifications

Languages

English

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