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Gary Ray Fraley

Gary Ray Fraley

Fraley & Fraley PC, Sacramento Bankruptcy Attorneys
  • Bankruptcy
  • California
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5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
4.5/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Edward A. Smith
Edward A. Smith March 8, 2022
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Mr. Fraley is simply the best at what he does. He is experienced in the Bankruptcy system and always keeps clients and co-counsel in the loop.
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Biography

I am a California State Bar Board CERTIFIED Bankruptcy Law Specialist. Only about 1% of attorneys are Board Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialists. I have been helping clients solve their debt problems for more than 40 years. I have taught bankruptcy law seminars for attorneys through the National Business Institute and others for 20 years. I give a Free 1-hour or more bankruptcy attorney consultation. You will get real, usable information about ALL your options and answers to all your questions without the high-pressure sales pitch. My fees are reasonable and are based on your specific situation. The services you need are charged based on a preset checklist. No hidden fees or negative surprises. I give discounts to Military & Veterans, Senior Citizens, the Disabled, and People with Low Income. Don't be afraid to come in and see me. The only people who have to be afraid of me are your creditors. There is a saying, "knowledge is power." Isn't it time you got your power back?

Practice Area
    Bankruptcy
    Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Additional Practice Areas
  • Violations of the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act / FDCPA
  • Violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act / FCRA
  • Debt Negotiation
  • Student Loan Law
Video Conferencing
  • Zoom
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    I give up to a one and a half hour attorney consultation. You get real information about your specific options and answers to all your questions. No high pressure sales tactics. Just honest and complete answers to your questions.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    I can only accept DEBIT CARD payments from clients needing bankruptcy services. I can accept CREDIT CARD payments from people who are not going to file bankruptcy and want to pay fees for my clients.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Chapter 7 Bankruptcy fees are based on specific factors (on a checklist) that determine the amount of work that will need to be done. Senior Citizen, Disabled and Military (present and Veterans) Discounts are available. Chapter 13 fees may be flat fee or hourly depending on the complexity of the services that will be provided.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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9th Circuit
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Central District of California Federal Court
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Eastern District of California Federal Court
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Northern District of California Federal Court
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Southern District of California Federal Court
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Member
National Association of Consumer Banrkuptcy Attorneys
Current
The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) is an organization of over 3,500 attorneys who represent Consumers and Small Business debtors solve financial problems. Attorneys who represent creditors are NOT allowed as members. The organization receives little or no outside funding other than dues and contributions of their members. Members share education, issues and ideas that can be used to help each other and help their clients. NACBA also joins in helping attorneys who are dealing with key issues before the courts and regularly file "Friend of the Court" briefs in key cases including cases in from of the U.S. Supreme Court. The attorney members also lobby for debtor friendly changes in the bankruptcy laws. NACBA, being funded by attorneys who are not getting rich on their clients, has no paid lobbyists. It is the individual attorney members that take their time and effort on behalf of debtors, sometimes lobbying for changes that help debtors by reducing the need for them to file bankruptcy. A NACBA attorney is committed to helping debtors by all means possible. A NACBA attorney is on your side.
Member
Sacramento Valley Bankruptcy Forum
Current
Member
National Association of Consumer Advocates
Current
This group includes both attorneys and non-attorney consumer advocates that are fighting for the rights of consumers against the over reaching of Creditors. These creditors include banks, mortgage companies, auto dealers and financiers, title loan companies, online lenders, debt buyers, debt collectors, payday loan shops, credit reporting agencies and more entities that regularly abuse debtors and often violate consumers rights and the law.
Member
American Bankruptcy Institute
- Current
Actual date is not known.
California State Bar Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialist
- Current
I am one of only about 250 California bankruptcy attorneys CERTIFIED by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a Bankruptcy Law Specialist. A specialist must be recertified every 5 years. In addition to having to take or teach a much higher amount of ongoing bankruptcy education courses, the attorney must show that they have their practice primarily in Bankruptcy law and handled a significant number of bankruptcy cases including contested matters. The State Bar also requests and obtains the opinions of Judges, Bankruptcy Trustees, the U.S. Trustee, and even other attorneys in the field as to the level of skill and integrity of the attorney. Only the best in the field make the cut. Beware of attorneys that claim to "specialize" in bankruptcy law as many are NOT CERTIFIED by the State Bar as specialists. When the State Bar says that the attorney is one of the best bankruptcy attorneys out there, who is better to judge the quality of the attorney than them?
Education
Univ of Southern Calif
Undergraduate Degree
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UCLA School of Law
Law Degree
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Professional Associations
California State Bar Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialist  # 080056
- Current
Activities: I have taught numerous State Bar CLE accredited courses on bankruptcy issues through the National Business Institute and as a speaker/panelist at the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS 2017 annual convention in Orlando Florida
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National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys  # 1843
Member
- Current
Activities: Speaker/Panelist at the Annual Convention of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys in Orlando FL 2017. Published articles in the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Journal
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California State Bar  # 80056
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
49 Do's & Don'ts You Need to Know When Considering Bankruptcy
Self Published
Speaking Engagements
Nuts & Bolts of Bankruptcy Law, Webinar, Online
National Business Institute
Explaining in detail how the "means test" works. How to change the Debtor's situation legally to qualify where the Debtor would otherwise not qualify to file a bankruptcy. Explaining the California bankruptcy exemption systems, the pulses and minuses of each system, and when to use one or the other. I then explained how to protect assets that would otherwise have to be given to a bankruptcy Trustee to be sold to pay Creditors.
Top 10 Malpractice Issues for Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Annual Convention, Orlando Florida
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Explaining the pitfalls that cause Consumer Bankruptcy attorneys to have items taken by a bankruptcy trustee and sold to pay creditors, and how to avoid having a malpractice claim lawsuit filed against them
Consumer Bankruptcy Fundamentals & Chapter 13 Workshop Line-By-Line, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Line-By-Line Workshop, Sacramento CA
National Business Institute
Consumer Bankruptcy Fundamentals & Chapter 13 Workshop Line-By-Line
Bankruptcy Litigation, Bankruptcy Litigation, Sacramento CA
National Business Institute
Session I; Selecting The Right Chapter For Your Client; Session IV: Chapter 13 Step by Step Procedures; Session V: Tips From The Pros NOTE: I COULD NOT FIND THE INFORMATION AS TO THE EXACT DAY AND MONTH OF THE SEMINAR SO THOSE ARE ONLY ESTIMATED.
Consumer Bankruptcy Fundamentals / Chapter 13 Workshop Required Forms, Chapter 7 & 13 Line by Line Workshop, Sacramento CA
National Business Institute
Session I; Selecting The Right Chapter For Your Client; Session IV: Chapter 13 Step by Step Procedures; Session V: Tips From The Pros
Pre-filing exemption planning; Creating Correspondence; Helping client decide which Chapter -Key differences; When to file - Timing is everything; Liquidating Assets; Case Conversion; Plan modifications & Claims Issues, Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law, Sacramento CA
National Business Institute
How to Remove Junior Mortgages Off Debtor's Home in Chapter 13; Curing Defaults in a Chapter 13 Plans; Lien Stripping; Possible Defenses of Junior mortgagees; Bankruptcy Ethics, Lien Stripping Junior Mortgages, Sacramento CA
National Business Institute
Session I: Getting Started With a Bankruptcy Case; Session II: Introduction to the Bankruptcy Code & Rules; Session V: Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 Issues NOTE: YEAR IS CORRECT. HOWEVER, I COULD NOT FIND MONTH OR DAY SO THAT INFORMATION IS ONLY AN ESTIMATE.
Session I: Getting Started With a Bankruptcy Case; Session II: Introduction to the Bankruptcy Code & Rules; Session V: Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 Issues, Bankruptcy Law and Litigation, Sacramento CA
National Business Institute
Session I: Getting Started With a Bankruptcy Case; Session II: Introduction to the Bankruptcy Code & Rules; Session V: Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 Issues
Session I; Selecting The Right Chapter For Your Client; Session IV: Chapter 13 Step by Step Procedures; Session V: Tips From The Pros, Basics of Chapters 7 and 13, Sacramento CA
National Business Institute
Session I; Selecting The Right Chapter For Your Client; Session IV: Chapter 13 Step by Step Procedures; Session V: Tips From The Pros
Certifications
California State Bar Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialist
California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
Websites & Blogs
Website
Videos
How to Find a GREAT Bankruptcy Attorney. What a potential Debtor should look for, both good and bad, in choosing a bankruptcy attorney to represent them. How to Find a GREAT Bankruptcy Attorney

How to Find a GREAT Bankruptcy Attorney. What a potential Debtor should look for, both good and bad, in choosing a bankruptcy attorney to represent them.

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Today I am going to talk with you about bankruptcy attorneys who use false & misleading advertising claiming "low down or no down payment" & "easy payment plans" to get... Easy payment plan bankruptcy advertising

Transcript Today I am going to talk with you about bankruptcy attorneys who use false & misleading advertising claiming "low down or no down payment" & "easy payment plans" to get...

Bankruptcy Myths & Facts - Myth: Congress Eliminated Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Myths & Facts - Congress Eliminated Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Myths & Facts - Myth: Congress Eliminated Bankruptcy

What to expect when filing bankruptcy personally What to expect when filing bankruptcy personally

What to expect when filing bankruptcy personally

Here we discuss the two different California bankruptcy exemption laws work. Standard exemptions are compared and contrasted with the Wild Card exemptions. Bankruptcy Exemption Law in California Explained

Here we discuss the two different California bankruptcy exemption laws work. Standard exemptions are compared and contrasted with the Wild Card exemptions.

General video with Gary Fraley explaining what Fraley & Fraley Sacramento Bankruptcy Attorneys can do for you Sacramento Bankruptcy Attorney Gary Fraley

General video with Gary Fraley explaining what Fraley & Fraley Sacramento Bankruptcy Attorneys can do for you

Sole Proprietorship Small Businesses with Debt Problems Part II Sole Proprietorship Small Businesses with Debt Problems Part II

Sole Proprietorship Small Businesses with Debt Problems Part II

Sole Proprietorship Small Businesses with Debt Problems Part I Sole Proprietorship Small Businesses with Debt Problems Part I

Sole Proprietorship Small Businesses with Debt Problems Part I

California foreclosure process and how Bankruptcy applies to the foreclosure process is explained. That includes how to remove 2nd mortgages off of your home California Foreclosure Explained

California foreclosure process and how Bankruptcy applies to the foreclosure process is explained. That includes how to remove 2nd mortgages off of your home

Welcome video and information about using Bankruptcy to get your power back from creditor abuse Sacramento Bankruptcy Attorney

Welcome video and information about using Bankruptcy to get your power back from creditor abuse

What your first consultation will be like at Fraley & Fraley Sacramento Bankruptcy Attorneys. The Bankruptcy Consultation

What your first consultation will be like at Fraley & Fraley Sacramento Bankruptcy Attorneys.

Gary Fraley explains what is life like after filing bankruptcy. This is based on what he has seen and the client experience at Fraley & Fraley Sacramento Bankruptcy Attorneys. Life after Bankruptcy

Gary Fraley explains what is life like after filing bankruptcy. This is based on what he has seen and the client experience at Fraley & Fraley Sacramento Bankruptcy Attorneys.

Foreclosure loan modifications in California Foreclosure Loan Modifications

Foreclosure loan modifications in California

Gary Fraley goes over the most common mistakes clients make before their appointment at Fraley & Fraley Sacramento Bankruptcy Attorneys. You do not want to make these mistakes Common Mistakes Made by Bankruptcy Clients

Gary Fraley goes over the most common mistakes clients make before their appointment at Fraley & Fraley Sacramento Bankruptcy Attorneys. You do not want to make these mistakes

How a Chapter 13 bankruptcy reorganization can help you control creditors. This can potentially include wiping out your debts and stripping 2nd mortgages from your home Chapter 13 Reorganization

How a Chapter 13 bankruptcy reorganization can help you control creditors. This can potentially include wiping out your debts and stripping 2nd mortgages from your home

Bankruptcy How to Determine Equity in Your Home. Bankruptcy How to Determine Equity in Your Home

Bankruptcy How to Determine Equity in Your Home.

Bankruptcy There is no BUT in The Word ALL! Why you must tell your attorney EVERYTHING asked. If in doubt tell the attorney about it. The most common reason people get in trouble is not telling the truth and hiding things. That includes assets, debts, things that are in someone else's name & transfers of property. Remember this rule: "you can never get caught in the truth." Bankruptcy There is no BUT in The Word ALL

Bankruptcy There is no BUT in The Word ALL! Why you must tell your attorney EVERYTHING asked. If in doubt tell the attorney about it. The most common reason people get in trouble is not telling the truth and hiding things. That includes assets, debts, things that are in someone else's name & transfers of property. Remember this rule: "you can never get caught in the truth."

Bankruptcy What is a Vehicle Reaffirmation Agreement Bankruptcy What is a Vehicle Reaffirmation Agreement

Bankruptcy What is a Vehicle Reaffirmation Agreement

Can I Save my Business Using Bankruptcy? When and how to protect and continue to operate a business when you are in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. This includes when and how to get a Trustee to abandon back to the Debtor any claim to the business as well as other related isses. Can I Save my Business Using Bankruptcy

Can I Save my Business Using Bankruptcy? When and how to protect and continue to operate a business when you are in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. This includes when and how to get a Trustee to abandon back to the Debtor any claim to the business as well as other related isses.

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1401 El Camino Ave
Suite 370
Sacramento, CA 95815
Toll-Free: (800) 675-1005
Telephone: (916) 485-5444
Fax: (916) 485-8969
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