James R. Selth - Los Angeles, CA
Attorney at Weintraub Zolkin Talerico & Selth LLP
Bankruptcy Law Lawyers in Los Angeles, CA
11766 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 730 Los Angeles, CA 90025
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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40
Years
Experience
Los Angeles Bankruptcy Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Bankruptcy Law
- Debt Negotiation
- Chapter 11 Reorganization
- Out-of-Court Workouts
- Consumer Bankruptcies
- Lien Stripping
- Collections
- Consumer Protection
- Contracts
- Debtor/Creditor Representation
Attorney Information
Overview
James R. Selth is recognized as one of the leading consumer and small business bankruptcy attorneys in California and is a State Bar Certified Legal Specialist in bankruptcy law. Attorney Selth takes a hands-on approach to each case he handles. He is dedicated to the highest level of client satisfaction and has helped hundreds of clients emerge from bankruptcy with the goal of discharge and a "fresh start." In addition to representing debtors and creditors in a variety of matters, James R. Selth has years of experience representing financial institutions and mortgage lenders in state courts and bankruptcy courts throughout California. Mr. Selth is a graduate of the University of California, Riverside where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. In 1985, he received his Juris Doctor Degree, Cum Laude, from Western State University.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About James R. Selth
Included on the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Western State University College of Law,
Fullerton,
California, 1985
Juris Doctor
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Western State University College of Law,
Fullerton,
California, 1985
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Non Legal Education
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University of California,
Riverside,
California
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Political Science
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University of California,
Riverside,
California
Past Positions
- California Federal Savings & Loan Association, Assistant Vice President & Branch Manager, 1979 - 1986
- Orange County District Attorney, Deputy District Attorney, 1986 - 1988
- McKinley & Capeloto, Partner, 1988 - 2002
- United States Senate, Internship
Bar Admissions
- California, 1986
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialist
Other Affiliations
- Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member)
- Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum (Member)
- Financial Lawyers Conference (Member)
- Central District Consumers Bankruptcy Attorneys Association (Member)
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2020Jim Selth is an incredible attorney – I came to him after trying to negotiate payment with a debtor for years on my own, to no avail. I had actually been taken for a ride by an attorney at a different firm whom I hired initially, who ran circles around me and charged exorbitant fees without giving any work product or results. I had pretty much given up on the matter and was afraid to retain counsel a second time, but thankfully I decided to try one more time and took a leap of faith in retaining Jim. From the initial consultation, I could tell things would be different – where the other attorney required me to spend hours putting together background materials for him, and looped in other counsel to offer their (conflicting) opinions, Jim was able to distill the facts and understand my case within 15 minutes. He also gave me his honest opinions on what paths we could take, what would be a good use of my money and what would not, which I appreciated after having gotten an expensive runaround from the previous attorney. Jim got to work on the collections process the next morning, and I was stunned when the debtor’s party came to the table in short order. I couldn’t believe it. In a few days, Jim was able to accomplish what I had spent years trying to do in vain. And he was a pleasure to deal with the entire time – professional, efficient, quick, and responsive. I wish I hired Jim earlier, but nonetheless feel very lucky that I eventually did, and I would absolutely recommend him for legal work. You won’t find better.
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Contact
11766 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 730
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 207-1494
Fax: (310) 442-0660
Email: Send a message
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https://www.wsbankruptcylaw.com/
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