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Your Trusted Bankruptcy Attorney in Sacramento, CA
As an experienced bankruptcy attorney with offices in Sacramento, Stockton, and Fairfield, California, I have dedicated my practice to helping individuals and small businesses eliminate or restructure debt through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings. With over 15 years of experience and a track record of successfully representing thousands of clients, I provide personalized legal solutions tailored to each client's unique financial situation. My practice emphasizes direct attorney-client communication, ensuring cases receive individualized attention from start to finish.

Graduating with academic honors from UC Davis and Loyola Law School, I bring specialized expertise in bankruptcy law to clients facing foreclosure, wage garnishment, and creditor harassment. My commitment to accessible legal services is reflected in flexible payment plans and transparent fee structures designed to accommodate financially distressed clients.
Services
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Foreclosure Defense Wage Garnishment Car Repossession Debt Restructuring Lien Removal License Suspension Bankruptcy Consultation Payment Plans
Highlights and features
  • Over 15 years of experience in bankruptcy law
  • Personalized case handling from start to finish
  • Payment plans available for financial accessibility
  • Successfully represented thousands of Northern California clients
  • Licensed in California and U.S. District Court
What people say
Personalized case handling Effective debt elimination Knowledgeable attorney Prompt communication Successful outcomes
Services
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Chapter 7 bankruptcy eliminates unsecured debts through asset liquidation. This service helps clients discharge credit card balances, medical bills, and other non-priority obligations while protecting exempt property. Qualification requires passing the means test and completing mandatory credit counseling.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 establishes debt repayment plans for clients with regular income. This service stops foreclosures, reduces mortgage arrears, and restructures secured debts while allowing debtors to retain valuable assets through structured monthly payments over 3-5 years.
Foreclosure Defense
Foreclosure defense services protect homeowners facing property repossession. Through bankruptcy filings, loan modifications, and court negotiations, this service creates payment solutions while leveraging automatic stay protections to halt eviction proceedings and preserve equity.
Wage Garnishment
Wage garnishment protection stops unauthorized income seizures through bankruptcy filings. This service immediately halts creditor wage deductions while establishing debt resolution strategies that comply with federal exemption laws and state regulations.
Lien Removal
Judicial lien removal eliminates improper property claims against real estate. This service uses bankruptcy exemptions to strip non-possessory liens from homes, protecting equity and improving clients' financial standing through court-ordered lien releases.
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Muoi Chea
Bankruptcy Attorney
Experienced bankruptcy attorney with over 15 years of experience in Chapter 7 and 13 cases, helping clients eliminate debt. Graduated from Loyola Law School and UC Davis with academic honors. Provides personalized legal solutions for individuals and small businesses in Northern and Central California.
Questions
What are the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Chapter 7 eliminates unsecured debts through asset liquidation, while Chapter 13 establishes repayment plans. Qualification requirements and debt limits differ significantly between these bankruptcy options.
Can I keep my home when filing for bankruptcy?
Yes, through Chapter 13 bankruptcy or proper exemption planning in Chapter 7. Our firm specializes in protecting real property while restructuring mortgage obligations.
How do payment plans work for bankruptcy services?
We offer structured payment plans that allow immediate case initiation with down payments starting at $499 for Chapter 13 filings, making debt relief accessible for financially distressed clients.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Northern and Central California, including Sacramento, Stockton, Fairfield, Modesto, Davis, and surrounding counties through multiple office locations.
Can bankruptcy stop wage garnishment?
Yes, filing for bankruptcy immediately halts wage garnishments through automatic stay protections, providing immediate financial relief while establishing long-term debt solutions.
What documents are needed for consultation?
Bring seven months of pay stubs, tax returns, debt statements, and property documentation to your free consultation to determine the most effective bankruptcy strategy for your situation.
Reviews (6)
Marie
Mar 06, 2024 Report
About my consultation. I have never wanted to write a review so badly in my life. This attorney does not actively listen and is rude. She asked me detailed questions about my situation and I answered in great detail. More than a few times, she repeated her question such as about dates and time frames of different events. After about the third time she did this, I said "I already told you the date/time" and I proceeded to repeat what I had told her just moments before.

She very rudely said, "You need to adjust your tone when you're talking to me." The audacity. My tone literally never changed. I asked her how my tone was rude or inappropriate and she replied "because you said I told you." Well lady, I did tell you and I don't think she understands the definition of tone/tonality. I had to repeat myself many times and I expressed this to her. Not actively listening to a potential client is in itself rude and unprofessional.

I would never speak to anyone the way she spoke to me. SlDuring our conversation she also would ask me a question and then interrupt me while I was mid sentence. I would not do business with someone who obviously has a low regard for people in general and lack people skills. From my experience, lawyers are usually the MOST pleasant during a consultation because, of course, they want you to become a client.

Imagine a month from now how she would be treating me. I am going to go out on a limb and say that her "sparkling personality" (thats sarcasm) has not won her many clients because she answers her own phone. Not knowledgeable. She only offered one option for how I could keep one of my vehicles before knowing the value of my vehicle. FYI, in Ca you have 4 options and one of them began around 2023. When I asked about one of my other options that is the only time she offered that option and said I would be able to do that (after she asked a few details). Had I not known about the option she would not have offered it.
Shawn Glass
Feb 04, 2024 Report
Muoi had been an amazing attorney in working through what I thought would be a difficult process. She explained every step of the way in easy to understand terms. She was timely in communicating through each portion of the process. I also found her fee extremely competitive in a sea of options. If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of needing to file bankruptcy, you dont need look any further.
Sue P.
Dec 02, 2023 Report
Muoi Chea was strongly recommended to me, and every bit of praise I heard about her proved to be accurate. She is a highly educated attorney who possesses extensive knowledge, is responsive, and exhibits kindness. If you're seeking someone who can guide you through the legal process from start to finish with clarity and support, I urge you to reach out to her. You won't be let down.
Donna Berry
Nov 30, 2023 Report
Muoi Chea simplified and streamlined our bankruptcy process back in 2021. Today, when I needed to reach out to her regarding an issue, she promptly resolved it. She truly is an outstanding lawyer. Don't hesitate to utilize her services; you won't regret it.
Tessa T.
Oct 27, 2023 Report
If you are looking at for a knowledgeable, kind, efficient and extremely effective attorney I highly recommend Muoi Chea. She has an excellent combination of both the legal expertise needed to handle complicated bankruptcy situations plus the interpersonal skills necessary to aid families in need (especially those with elderly persons affected by financial issues that might not be tech savvy). She reduces the stigma and fear that often accompanies the idea of bankruptcy through her kindness and competence as well as extreme patience as she is guiding folks through the process.

She is very easy to get a hold of, ultra responsive and timely. She goes out of her way to assist you in understanding the next steps. She helped one of my older family members and when the case got complicated (client mess up not hers) she went the extra mile to provide prompt and creative solutions to the problem. At first I was impressed by her education but now I think I'm just most impressed by what a good person she is. You will not regret hiring her.
Russel Keehn
Aug 05, 2023 Report
Muoi Chea has been an invaluable support during challenging times in my life. She consistently went above and beyond, ensuring that no detail was overlooked in getting the job done. I highly recommend her services! Additionally, she made sure that the pricing was reasonable, understanding that unforeseen circumstances can arise. I appreciate her approachable and neighborly manner of communication. Well done and thank you, Muoi Chea!