Sally J. Elkington

Sally Elkington and James Shepherd are partners at Elkington Shepherd LLP. We file chapters 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcies. We represent Creditors on a case by case basis. We prosecute and defend lawsuits that are filed in Bankruptcy Court. Both of us are "hands on" attorneys. You will deal with us directly on your matter. Between the two of us we have over 40 years of bankruptcy experience. Our office is located in downtown Oakland with ample parking and 1/2 block from BART. Remember, Bankruptcy is not an end, it is a beginning.

• Free Consultation
  We provide a free in office consultation to discuss your situation and give you all of your options, which may or may not include filing a bankruptcy.
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  We accept debt cards and third party credit.

California

Since 1989

9th Circuit

Since 1989

Commissioner

Judicial Nominations Evaluation Commission

2012 - 2015

The Judicial Nominations Evaluation Commission (JNE Commissiion) is appointed by the Board of Trustees of the California State Bar. The JNE Commission investigates, interviews and evaluates nominees to the Superior and the Court of Appeals of California. The evaluations of this committee are sent to the Governor of California who reviews them before making Judicial Appointments.

Board President

Alameda County Bar Association

2011 - 2012

Presided over the Board of Directors of the Alameda County Bar Association. Served on the Board for four years prior to election as Board President.

New College School of Law of California

J.D. (1986) | Public Interest Law

Honors: Dean's List

San Francisco State University

B.S. (1983) | Speech and Communication Studies

Honors: Dean's List

Guardian of Justice

Alameda County Bar Association Volunteer Legal Services Corporation

2016

Received recognition from 2011 to 2016.

Pro Bono Leadership Award

Alameda County Bar Association Volunteer Legal Services Corporation

2016

Myron Sankary Attorney of the Year sponsored by the California State Bar Solo and Small Business section

Attorney of the Year

2014

Alameda County Bar Association

President in 2012

Current

California State Bar  # 142619

Member

1989 - Current

Alameda County Bar Association Volunteer Legal Services Corporation

Bankruptcy Clinic Supervisor

2013 - 2016

Judicial Nominations Evaluation Commission

Commissioner

2011 - 2016

Activities: Evaluating and recommending Judicial candidates for the Governor in all counties of California.

Bankruptcy Basics for Low Income Clients, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Practising Law Institute (PLI)

Q. Am I allowed to sign my house over to my kid if I declare bankruptcy?

October 26, 2017

A: If you declare a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, your assets must remain in your name, unless you get permission from the Court to transfer the asset. Also, you should not transfer assets prior to filing without speaking to a bankruptcy attorney to ascertain all of the possible consequences

In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you should not transfer assets out of your name prior to bankruptcy and you are not allowed to while you are in bankruptcy. Again, you need to speak to a bankruptcy attorney prior to changing title to any of your property, or you could find yourself losing assets that you intend on keeping.

Q. What is the maximum of checking accounts you may have?

October 13, 2017

A: There is no limit to the number of bank accounts you can have when filing a bankruptcy. Although in your bankruptcy you must list each account on Schedule B,. and state the amount in each account on the date you file the bankruptcy..

Q. How much is the fee for bankruptcy

October 9, 2017

A: There is no one answer to this question, as you can see from the previous answers. How much you are charged will depend on whether you are doing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 (of Chapter 11, which isn't very likely). Also, it depends on the attorney to whom you are speaking. My advise to you is not to pick an attorney by the amount they charge, unless it is so much you just can't afford it. Look at the attorney's years in practice, how much bankruptcy work they do, do you like them and trust them from the consult they provide. You certainly should shop around and speak to several attorneys, but how much they charge should not be your only, or top consideration. Good Luck.