Firm Overview

Straight-Talking, Resourceful Bankruptcy and Divorce Counsel

Do you need reliable legal guidance without intimidating rhetoric or unnecessary expense? Are you looking for a lawyer who will hear you out, analyze your situation and work hard to get you through your divorce or out from under an unmanageable debt burden?

At the Law Offices of Samuel S. Godkin & Associates, we take action to help men and women throughout San Diego County overcome these serious personal challenges. We take a problem-solving approach that keeps your emotional well-being and future prospects in constant view. To arrange a consultation, contact us today.

Our accomplished and respected law office is led by Samuel S. Godkin — a lawyer focused on both California divorce and bankruptcy law since 1996, because, as he quickly learned, the two fields always seem to coincide. Mr. Godkin has been a certified mediator for more than 15 years, and he has never been removed from the Military Civilian Referral List since being put on it in 1997 for providing exception service to military personnel.

Experience and Perspective You Can Count On

We take pride in our ability to deliver practical solutions that enable our clients to navigate the legal system and come out the other side with real hope and prospects for the future. We emphasize:

• Helping people eliminate and overcome debt through efficient, well-prepared Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy filings
• Assisting client in their efforts to obtain loan modifications or protect their assets
• Divorce mediation and negotiation targeting reasonable, efficient settlements without avoidable escalation of conflict or costs
• Active, resourceful protection of your rights on critical family law issues such as child custody and visitation and orders for child and spousal support

For Active, Personal and Accessible Service, Call 866-919-6373 Now

The law office of Samuel S. Godkin and Associates is set up to serve you, with a convenient downtown San Diego location near major thoroughfares including I-5 and Highways 163 and 94. If you communicate best in Spanish, you can talk through your issues and receive counsel from a fluent Spanish-speaking associate who focuses on bankruptcy issues.

You can consult with us in person or by telephone for help evaluating options and making productive decisions. If we do not believe you need a lawyer, we will tell you just that. If you do, we will be clear about how we can approach your unique situation. If you choose us to represent you, your attorneys will be readily available whenever you need answers or support.

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