James R. Selth

James R. Selth is recognized as one of the leading consumer and small business bankruptcy attorneys in California and is a State Bar Certified Legal Specialist in bankruptcy law. Attorney Selth takes a hands-on approach to each case he handles. He is dedicated to the highest level of client satisfaction and has helped hundreds of clients emerge from bankruptcy with the goal of discharge and a "fresh start." In addition to representing debtors and creditors in a variety of matters, James R. Selth has years of experience representing financial institutions and mortgage lenders in state courts and bankruptcy courts throughout California. Mr. Selth is a graduate of the University of California, Riverside where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. In 1985, he received his Juris Doctor Degree, Cum Laude, from Western State University. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees James R. Selth included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About James R. Selth Included on the 2026Southern California Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2015 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2013 Southern California Super Lawyers list

• California Federal Savings & Loan Association, Assistant Vice President & Branch Manager, 1979 - 1986
• Orange County District Attorney, Deputy District Attorney, 1986 - 1988
• McKinley & Capeloto, Partner, 1988 - 2002
• United States Senate, Internship

• California, 1986
• Specialties and Certifications
• Board Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialist

• Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member)
• Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum (Member)
• Financial Lawyers Conference (Member)
• Central District Consumers Bankruptcy Attorneys Association (Member)