About Susan Diane
Susan Diane Silveira is a California attorney specializing in bankruptcy and consumer law. She was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1994, holding. Ms. Silveira is the founder and principal attorney at Silveira Law Offices, a solo practice located in Fresno, California. Her firm focuses on providing debt relief and consumer justice to clients throughout Northern and Eastern California, including the Bay Area and the Central Valley. ([apps.calbar.ca.gov](https://apps.calbar.ca.gov/attorney/Licensee/Detail/169630?utm_source=openai))
Ms. Silveira earned her Juris Doctor degree from Seattle University School of Law. Prior to attending law school, she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Washington. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in legal principles, enabling her to effectively serve her clients in various legal matters. ([lawyers.justia.com](https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/susan-diane-silveira-25483?utm_source=openai))
Ms. Silveira's practice areas include Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, consumer law, foreclosure defense, student loan issues, and car purchase and repossession matters. She has successfully litigated cases involving tax claims, mortgage fraud, mortgage accounting, recovery of assets, dischargeability issues, and various violations of bankruptcy law. Notably, she succeeded in a student loan discharge case before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. ([silveiralawoffices.com](https://www.silveiralawoffices.com/firm-overview?utm_source=openai))
With over 31 years of experience, Ms. Silveira has represented clients in numerous courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She has handled cases at all stages of litigation, from initial consultations to appeals, demonstrating her comprehensive understanding of the legal process. ([lawyers.justia.com](https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/susan-diane-silveira-25483?utm_source=openai))
Ms. Silveira is an active member of several professional organizations, including the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the Central California Bankruptcy Association, the Fresno County Bar Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute, the California State Bar Association, and the Washington State Bar Association. She has served as chair of the Santa Clara County Chapter 13 Committee and has organized and presented programs on mortgage lending issues and lien stripping in Chapter 13 cases. ([silveiralawoffices.com](https://www.silveiralawoffices.com/firm-overview?utm_source=openai))
