Atty. Stephen J. Costello
Stephen J. Costello is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, real estate, chapter 7 bankruptcy and 2 other areas of law.
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Stephen J. Costello is a Member based in Chula Vista, California, practicing at Costello & Costello, P.C.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, chapter 13, real estate, bankruptcy, and chapter 11. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1984), and California (2021). Educated at Northern Illinois University (J.D., 1984) and University of Northern Iowa (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Chula Vista, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen J. Costello is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, real estate, chapter 7 bankruptcy and 2 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Northern Iowa in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Stephen practices at Costello & Costello, P.C. in Chula Vista, CA
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Stephen J. Costello is one of 8,886 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in California →
Stephen J. Costello is one of 6,375 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in California →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Stephen J. Costello is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Stephen J. Costello is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →
Stephen J. Costello is one of 5,841 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in California →
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chula Vista are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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