Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger - Bakersfield, CA
Bankruptcy Lawyers in Bakersfield, CA
4900 California Avenue Tower B, 2nd Floor Bakersfield, CA 93309
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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26
Years
Experience
Bakersfield Bankruptcy Law Firm
Updated: 04/20/2026
Areas of Practice
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11
Firm Information
Overview
We are The Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger in Bakersfield, California. We concentrate our practice on bankruptcy law, including Chapters 7, 11 and 13, and handle foreclosures, trustee matters and creditors' representation. Our team combines decades of experience with a commitment to guiding clients through financial distress with professional compassion.
We recognize that the decision to file bankruptcy or respond to foreclosure is deeply personal and often stressful. We provide thoughtful counsel, explaining legal options in clear terms and crafting solutions tailored to each client's circumstances. Whether advising individuals seeking debt relief under Chapter 7 or 13, or representing businesses restructuring under Chapter 11, we prioritize practical, sustainable outcomes that balance legal strategy with clients' financial health.
Our practice includes bankruptcy services: pre-filing planning, petition preparation, creditor negotiations, court representation, plan confirmation and post-discharge issues. We represent trustees, creditors and debtor clients in contested matters, adversary proceedings and bankruptcy appeals. Our familiarity with trustee procedures and creditor workflows enables us to anticipate challenges and to advocate effectively at every stage.
Client communication is core to our approach. We maintain transparent fee structures, provide realistic timelines and offer consistent updates, so clients remain informed and empowered. We also collaborate with financial advisers, accountants and foreclosure specialists to deploy coordinated solutions when complex financial or operational issues arise.
Compassion guides our client interactions; we treat each person with dignity and respect while maintaining rigorous legal standards. Our courtroom experience and negotiation skills produce results grounded in both legal acumen and empathy.
Serving Bakersfield and the broader Southern California region, The Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger offers experienced, compassionate bankruptcy representation designed to restore stability and protect clients' futures. Contact us for a prompt and confidential consultation to discuss a tailored plan that meets your legal and financial needs today.
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger selected for a Super Lawyers® list
Honors
- Graduated Hastings College of the Law With Honors, 1978 - 1981
- Order of the Coif, 1980 - 1981
- Thurston Honor Society, 1981
- Law Review, 1980 - 1981
- Phi Alpha Delta, 1980 - 1981
- "AV" rated lawyer as rated by Martindale Hubbell, 1994 - Present
Previous Law Firm Names
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Berger & Stolar, March 1, 1995
Staff
- Yathida Nipha, Senior Paralegal
- Karine Manvelian, Paralegal
- Peter Garza, Law Clerk
- Jennifer M. Liu, CPA, MBT, Preferred Accountant
Staff
- Yathida Nipha, Senior Paralegal
- Karine Manvelian, Paralegal
- Peter Garza, Law Clerk
- Jennifer M. Liu, CPA, MBT, Preferred Accountant
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Contact
4900 California Avenue
Tower B, 2nd Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Phone: 310-810-4683
Fax: 310-271-9805
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Additional California Locations
Santa Barbara, CA (74.8 miles)
7 W. Figueroa Street
Suite 200
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Woodland Hills, CA (86.4 miles)
21900 Burbank Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
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Calabasas, CA (87.8 miles)
22231 Mulholland Hwy
Suite 213
Calabasas, CA 91302
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Beverly Hills, CA (Main Office, 97.2 miles)
9454 Wilshire Boulevard
6th Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212 - 2937
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Los Angeles, CA (101.5 miles)
515 South Flower Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
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Long Beach, CA (120.8 miles)
111 West Ocean Blvd.
Suite 400
Long Beach, CA 90802
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Orange, CA (127.6 miles)
333 City Boulevard West
Orange, CA 92868
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Riverside, CA (135.4 miles)
4480 Main Street
Suite C
Riverside, CA 92501
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San Jose, CA (208.3 miles)
99 South Almaden Blvd
Suite 600
San Jose, CA 95113
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San Diego, CA (212.7 miles)
501 W Broadway
Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92101
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San Francisco, CA (250 miles)
1390 Market Street
Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94102
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