Consumer Law Office of
Robert Stempler, APC

Providing Legal Counsel for
Consumers in
California’s Courts

1-888-403-0039

• Collection Lawsuits
• Credit Card Debt
• Medical Collection
• Student Loan Lawsuit

Serving California Consumers

"Mr. Stempler did a great job for me, and kept me advised at each step. The case settled quickly and they took the repossession off my credit report. My family and I are truly grateful to Mr. Stempler."-Michelle B.

Any client testimonial or other result portrayed on this website was dependent on the facts of that case. Results will differ if based on different facts.

"Mr. Stempler was so fast at responding to my questions and following up with me, when I needed it. Mr. Stempler worked to ensure all papers were in order, so I could relax during the stress of being sued on a credit card debt by the bank. I agreed to a settlement and now I have a letter on the attorney’s letterhead that my credit card account has been settled in full. What a relief."-Cindy A.

Any client testimonial or other result portrayed on this website was dependent on the facts of that case. Results will differ if based on different facts.

"Mr. Stempler was fantastic. My wages had been garnished on a two-year old judgment that a prior lawyer failed to set aside for me. Mr. Stempler put together all the evidence to present to the court and we won the motion. I then settled to get this behind me. In a few months, my credit scores have risen about 100 points, and I am quite excited. I cannot thank Mr. Stempler enough for this!"-Matthew S

Any client testimonial or other result portrayed on this website was dependent on the facts of that case. Results will differ if based on different facts.

Case Stories

Case Examples

Case documents with form examples

Below are actual samples of documents that have been used in collection cases.

Debt Assigned to Law Firm to File Suit
	•	Arrow Threat to Refer Matter to Local Attorney
Law Firm Contacts Consumer
	•	Notice of Legal Action by Grant & Weber before they file a complaint for a medical debt
Process Server Given Copies to Serve each Defendant and information about last known home and work addresses
	•	File Summons, Complaint, Civil Cover Sheet in Court
	•	Complaint on Contract Form by Erica Brachfeld & Associates for Palisades Collection LLC
	•	Complaint on Contract Form by Patenaude & Felix APC for Midland Credit Management
	•	Complaint on Contract Form by Thomas Stepp Law Corporation for GL Recovery Group LLC
	•	Lang Richert & Patch Complaint for Unifund CCR Partners
	•	George Cohn Complaint for Plaintiff Atlantic Credit & Finance Inc
	•	Goldsmith & Hull Complaint for Student Loan by US Dept of Education in US District Court
	•	Lee Mendelson Law Group Complaint for LVNV Funding LLC
	•	Mann Bracken Complaint for Target National Bank
	•	Mark Walsh Legal Recovery Law Office Complaint for Capital One Bank
	•	Complaint by its Legal Department X
	•	Persolve LLC Complaint by its General Counsel
	•	Resurgence Financial LLC Complaint by its Legal Department
	•	Sidney Mickell Law Office Complaint for CACH LLC
	•	Summons
Process server prepares proof of service and/or Declaration of Due Diligence and files with the Court
	•	Proof of Substitute Service by American Legal Support Services Inc for Persolve LLC
	•	Declaration of Due Diligence by American Legal Support Services Inc for Persolve LLC

If served, the Defendant often calls the Law Firm to try to settle Defendant must file answer within deadline based on date and manner of service stated on the proof of service

If no answer filed, law firm files for a default and/or default judgment
	•	Request for Entry of Default form
	•	Opposition to Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment by Plaintiff GCFS Inc
If defendant files answer "pro per," law firm may send discovery requests
	•	Plaintiff Request for Admissions to Defendant
	•	Plaintiff Request for Production of Documents to Defendant
	•	Plaintiff Separate Statement of Undisputed Facts in Support of Motion for Summary
	•	Plaintiff Special Interrogatories to Defendant
	•	Form Interrogatories Economic Litigation
Law firm may also subpoena original creditor for original documents
	•	Notice to Consumer or Employee re Subpoena Issued for Personal Records
	•	Subpoena for Business Records from Chase Bank by GCFS
At Case Management Conference, Court sets date for Trial
	•	Case Management Statement of Erica Brachfeld Law Offices
Plaintiff may file a motion for sanctions if discovery not properly answered
	•	Motion to Deem Request for Admissions Admitted and for Monetary Sanctions of $915 against Pro Per Defendant
Law firm then files motion for summary judgment (MSJ) for plaintiff
	•	Plaintiff Notice of Motion for Summary Judgment
	•	Plaintiff Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment
	•	Plaintiff Notice of Nonappearance for Motion for Summary Judgment
	•	Plaintiff Notice of Lodgment of Exhibits in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment
	•	Plaintiff Proposed Judgment by Court
	•	Plaintiff Proposed Order Granting Motion for Summary Judgment
If no opposition to MSJ or opposition improper, Plaintiff often gets judgment
	•	Judgment Form
If MSJ denied, Plaintiff may dismiss case or go to trial
	•	Court Order Denying Plaintiff Motion for Summary Judgment
Plaintiff may show up with documents and witness for trial or use declarations in lieu if case is Limited Civil Superior Court and declarations are proper
	•	Notice of Motion for Order Compelling Responses to Discovery and 240 in Monetary Sanctions against Pro Per Defendant
Judge considers admissible evidence and enters judgment for either side
	•	Judgment Form
If Judgment for Plaintiff, Law Firm begins enforcement of judgment
	•	Abstract of Judgment Form