Verified debt settlement attorney directory
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Compare 2,543 bar-verified debt settlement attorneys across the United States, cross-referenced with state bar records. Every profile shows license status, years in practice, and authentic client reviews. Contacting any attorney on LawyersListed is always free.
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About this directory
Choose a debt settlement attorney with the same diligence you’d apply to any senior professional.
Every debt settlement attorney listed in our directory has been cross-checked against state bar records — license number, admission date, practice areas, and any disciplinary history are surfaced on the profile, never hidden. The state with the largest population of debt settlement attorneys is California, but you can drill into any U.S. jurisdiction below.
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Not sure if your matter is even a debt settlement matter? Post your situation to our free public Q&A — anonymously, no card required — and a bar-verified attorney will usually respond within a few hours.
About this area of law
What debt settlement lawyers do
Debt Settlement attorneys handle the full range of legal matters that fall within debt settlement. They represent individual and business clients from the first phone call through filings, hearings, negotiation, and — when the matter doesn’t settle — trial and appeal.
Editorial ranking
Top-rated debt settlement attorneys

Seni Popat
New York
5.0· 96 reviews
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Joel R. Spivack
New Jersey
5.0· 65 reviews
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Cheryl S. Davis
Texas
5.0· 49 reviews
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Rich Masana
Colorado
5.0· 46 reviews
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Jorge J. Delgado
New York
5.0· 46 reviews
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Brandon B. McDonald
Nevada
5.0· 45 reviews
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Mark S. Buckley
Rhode Island
5.0· 38 reviews
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Anne Penachio
New York
5.0· 36 reviews
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Derek Keith Prosser
Texas
5.0· 24 reviews
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Louis Steven Haskell
Massachusetts
5.0· 24 reviews
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W. Trent Steele
Florida
5.0· 21 reviews
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Maurice Edward Graham
Ohio
5.0· 19 reviews
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William Eugene Maddox, Jr.
Tennessee
5.0· 17 reviews
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Andrew Phan
California
5.0· 16 reviews
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Derek Williams Loetzerich
Texas
5.0· 16 reviews
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Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about debt settlement lawyers
How do I find a verified debt settlement attorney?
Use the search above to filter debt settlement attorneys by state, city, language, and consultation fee. Every listing on LawyersListed is cross-referenced with the relevant state bar — license number, admission date, and disciplinary status are surfaced on the profile, not buried.
Is it free to contact a debt settlement lawyer here?
Yes. Browsing profiles, reading authentic reviews, sending a first message, and asking a public legal question are always free. You only pay if you choose to book a paid private consultation — and the fee is displayed up front before you confirm.
How is a debt settlement attorney usually paid?
It depends on the matter. Most debt settlement attorneys bill hourly, on a flat-fee basis for defined work, or on retainer for ongoing matters. Every LawyersListed profile lists the consultation fee up front; the long-term fee structure is something to ask about during that consultation.
How long does it take to book a debt settlement consultation?
Most active attorneys publish a live calendar with same-week openings; many show same-day availability for urgent matters. Payment is held in escrow until the consultation completes, so funds release only after you’ve met with counsel.
What should I bring to a debt settlement consultation?
A short written summary of what happened (dates, parties, dollar amounts), copies of every document you already have (contracts, letters, photographs, medical records — whatever applies), and three concrete questions: How have you handled a matter like mine? What is the realistic range of outcomes? What will this cost end to end?
Does LawyersListed take a referral fee from my debt settlement attorney?
No. We never collect a referral fee or a percentage of an attorney’s retainer. Attorneys pay LawyersListed a flat platform fee for premium features; that arrangement is fully separate from any fee you pay your attorney for legal services.
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