Santa Barbara Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyer

Santa Barbara and Ventura Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney

At the law office of Dennis J. Shea, I have protected the rights of people in and around Santa Barbara for more than a quarter of a century. For the last 17 years, I have worked as a sole practitioner, building a successful practice on a commitment to personal service and attention. When you hire me, you will have total continuity of counsel, working directly with me at all times. My goal is to provide you with the necessary information and counsel to allow you to make intelligent decisions that are in your best interests.

For a free phone consultation with an experienced Santa Barbara consumer bankruptcy attorney, contact my office online or call me at 805-284-9703 for an appointment.

My Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

I will help you determine whether you qualify to permanently discharge debts under Chapter 7, or whether your sole recourse in a personal bankruptcy filing is reorganization under Chapter 13. In both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions, I will prepare and file all necessary documents to help you complete the process and will be your advocate in hearings or proceedings with creditors, the court or the bankruptcy trustee.

My Real Estate Practice

I handle all matters related to residential and commercial real estate, including transactions from the negotiation of terms to the closing. I represent clients in most types of real estate litigation, including land use and zoning matters, landlord-tenant disputes, foreclosure proceedings and mobile home controversies.

My Estate and Probate Practice

I will help you put an effective estate plan in place, preparing wills, trusts and other necessary documents. I also represent individuals in estate and probate litigation, including will contests and disputes over the distribution of property under a living trust.

My Other Legal Services

I also provide assistance to clients and to other attorneys, handling matters related to civil trial preparation, from the preparation of motions to legal research. I handle civil appeals, preparing legal briefs and appearing as counsel in oral arguments. I also handle contracts and construction law matters.

Contact Me

For a free phone consultation with an experienced lawyer, contact my office by e-mail or call me at 805-284-9703. Evening and weekend appointments can be scheduled upon request. My office is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, California.

Se habla español. Llame mi oficina para obtenir ayuda de abagado en conneccion con bancarrota o foreclosure.

We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.


At the law office of Dennis J. Shea, in Santa Barbara, California, I represent people in Santa Barbara County, Ventura County and San Luis Obispo County, including Goleta, Ventura, Oxnard, Lompoc, Santa Maria, Carpinteria, Ojai, Camarillo, Buellton, Solvang and Santa Paula.