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Law Off of D.L. Drain P.A., Arizona Bankruptcy Lawyer | "Helping You Get Your Life Back on Track"
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Great attorney

"Great attorney" J. I live in Las Vegas and had a legal matter involving bankruptcy. My attorney in Las Vegas informed me that I would need an attorney from Arizona since the claim was filed in Arizona. I knew no one so went online and searched for Arizona attorneys. [...]

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Thank you for the good news and for being nothing less than a “stellar” legal representative

"Thank you for the good news and for being nothing less than a “stellar” legal representative" C.M. Diane, Thank you for the good news and for being nothing less than a “stellar” legal representative, a great and understanding sounding board for me during a most difficult and [...]

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Highly recommend Diane and Jay

Highly recommend Diane and Jay. C.T. Diane and Jay were not only very knowledgeable and patient, but they took time to educate me and point me to the resources I needed. Diane and Jay walked me through every step and worked with me through any confusion or [...]

5 / 5

Diane helped me understand bankruptcy.

“I am so thankful I got to encounter two amazing people who helped me every step of the way.” M.K.B. I found Diane Drain just by going through Google and looking for an attorney who could help me understand bankruptcy. She was quick to reply to my [...]

5 / 5

Mrs. Drain is very direct and clear

"Mrs. Drain is very direct and clear." Anonymous When my wife and I first considered bankruptcy we contacted one of the TV advertised law firms that specializes in bankruptcy law. On our appointment we met a group of the most inept people I have ever met. It was exactly [...]

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If only you knew how much you changed our lives

"If only you knew how much you changed our lives!" B & J. If only you knew how much you changed our lives. I can sleep through the nite, answer my phone and door without worrying who would be on the other side. Bankruptcy was not an easy [...]

5 / 5

Diane answered everything promptly with additional information

Diane answered everything promptly with additional information. E.H. Diane is a very informative, thorough, highly intelligent and respectful individual and lawyer. Any questions or concerns I had throughout my bankruptcy, she answered everything promptly with additional information. I recommend her services 100%!! Nothing but the highest praise for [...]

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Being of Service to Others certainly overshadowed any money motivation…in the end her expert consultation did not cost us any money.

“Being of Service to Others certainly overshadowed any money motivation…in the end her expert consultation did not cost us any money. ” G.G. Diane was great at coming to our rescue during very stressful times… Dianne and her team were always in good communication and they always [...]

5 / 5

I feel better mentally and physically, just like you said I would

"I feel better mentally and physically, just like you said I would!" M. Thank you once again for your incredible knowledge and persistence with these people. Ever since we have done the filing, I feel better mentally and physically, just like you said I would. [...]

5 / 5

Five Stars is Not Enough.

“Five Stars is Not Enough. ” T.D. It would be difficult to fully describe how effective and talented Diane is. She took my exceptionally (some would say ridiculously) complex case and made sense of it. I'd had a very negative experience with my former counsel and from Day [...]

5 / 5

Diane and Jay were very knowledgeable, professional and supportive

"Diane and Jay were very knowledgeable, professional and supportive!" April Filing bankruptcy was a very difficult choice and experience. But, Diane and Jay were very knowledgeable, professional and supportive throughout the process. Your team made the honor roll in a perfect grade.

5 / 5

She Took the Time to Help Me Find Someone

“The Kind of Attorney You Want on Your Side... ” A.V. Diane Drain is an amazing person. She is the kind of attorney you want on your side and comes highly recommended by other attorney's. Even though my case was not a bankruptcy case, she took time [...]

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I felt completely at ease

" I felt completely at ease." D.A. I was greatly relieved to find an attorney that I felt completely at ease with, confident in her professionalism and her staff; and to find someone I felt I could trust completely.

5 / 5

Thank you for your caring and professionalism with my case

"Caring and professional!" R.L. Thank you for your caring and professionalism with my case. You are the best!

5 / 5

Efficient and Effective

"efficient and effective" Anonymous Diane was efficient and effective in handling my case. She has made herself available whenever a question arose. Her interface with the trustee allowed me sufficient time to allow an expedited discharge. Her office has provided an open door for any future issues [...]

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My wife and I would recommend Diane to anyone who is thinking of filing

"My wife and I would recommend Diane to anyone who is thinking of filing" P.A. Filing for Bankruptcy is a huge decision, yet Diane’s knowledge of the laws from her years of experience make it far less daunting. My wife and I would recommend Diane to anyone who [...]

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Thanks to your guidance and insistence that I take responsibility for my case

I knew what to do and what to expect every step of the way thanks to your guidance and insistence that I take responsibility for my case. I greatly appreciate that! Not to mention, both you and Jay are wonderful people. Thanks so much! "Thanks to your [...]

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Her knowledge and ability to ask the right questions enabled myself to have a plan of action

Her knowledge and ability to ask the right questions enabled myself to have a plan of action. L.G. I can’t begin to adequately express how professional, caring and dialed in Ms. Drain was when I consulted with her.  Her knowledge and ability to ask the right questions enabled myself [...]

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