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James R. Selth - Los Angeles, CA

11766 Wilshire Blvd.Suite 730 Los Angeles, CA 90025

Updated: 11/11/2024

Los Angeles Bankruptcy Law Lawyer

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.

About James R. Selth

Practice Areas

  • Bankruptcy Law
  • Debt Negotiation
  • Chapter 11 Reorganization
  • Out-of-Court Workouts
  • Consumer Bankruptcies
  • Lien Stripping
  • Collections
  • Consumer Protection
  • Contracts
  • Debtor/Creditor Representation

Qualifications

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)

Education

  • Western State University College of Law, Fullerton, California, 1985
    Juris Doctor
  • University of California, Riverside, California
    Bachelor of Arts
    Major: Political Science

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

Achievements

Other Sources of Feedback About James R. Selth

Included on the 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 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

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11766 Wilshire Blvd.Suite 730 Los Angeles, CA 90025

Fax

  • (310) 442-0660

Accepts Credit Cards

Yes

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By Anonymous on May. 25, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars

Jim 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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