Frequently Asked Questions

You will have a consultation focused on your financial situation, including debts, income, assets, and any urgent issues. From there, you will receive a clear explanation of your options and what the process would look like if you move forward.

Most clients start out feeling uncertain or stressed. The process is structured so you understand what is happening at each step, what is required from you, and what comes next. The goal is to make the process manageable and predictable.

Yes. Spanish-speaking clients can communicate with the firm in Spanish throughout the process.

You can contact either office by phone or text using the numbers listed on the site. Once you reach out, the firm will guide you through scheduling a consultation and the next steps.

Yes. The Riverside office serves clients throughout the Inland Empire, including Riverside, Corona, Moreno Valley, Jurupa Valley, and Norco.

Yes. The Mission Hills office serves clients throughout the San Fernando Valley, including nearby communities such as Sylmar, Santa Clarita, North Hills, Granada Hills, Northridge, Chatsworth, San Fernando, Arleta, and Tujunga.

That depends on your location and what is most convenient for you. The Mission Hills office serves the San Fernando Valley, while the Riverside office serves the Inland Empire. If you are unsure, the firm can help direct you to the right office when you reach out.

Janus Law represents individuals and businesses across the San Fernando Valley and the Inland Empire. Clients are not limited to the immediate areas around each office and can work with the firm from anywhere within these regions.

No. Janus Law serves clients throughout Southern California, with offices in Mission Hills and Riverside. The firm works with clients across the San Fernando Valley and Inland Empire, including Sylmar, Santa Clarita, North Hills, Granada Hills, Northridge, Chatsworth, San Fernando, Arleta, Tujunga, Corona, Moreno Valley, Jurupa Valley, and Norco.

Not all attorneys are certified specialists. Larry D. Simons has been a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California since 2004. Certification requires demonstrated experience, peer review, and continuing education in bankruptcy law. For clients, this means the attorney handling the case focuses specifically on bankruptcy matters and has met the State Bar’s formal specialization standards.

Janus Law focuses exclusively on consumer and business bankruptcy matters. The firm combines hands-on client representation with trustee-level insight, meaning cases are prepared with an understanding of how trustees review and evaluate filings. This approach emphasizes accuracy, full disclosure, and procedural precision, especially important in contested or complex matters.

Janus Law attorneys remain actively involved in the preparation and oversight of each case. Clients receive step-by-step guidance through the bankruptcy process and have direct access to legal counsel for questions about strategy, court procedures, and asset protection considerations. The firm’s structure is designed to reduce confusion and prevent avoidable errors.

Bankruptcy is often accompanied by anxiety and uncertainty. Clients consistently note that the firm explains each step clearly and provides steady guidance throughout the process. By outlining what to expect before filing, during court proceedings, and after discharge, the firm helps clients move through the process with greater clarity and fewer surprises.

Yes. In addition to routine Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings, the firm handles contested matters, trustee-related issues, and bankruptcy litigation. This depth of experience allows the firm to address complications if they arise and to prepare cases with court scrutiny in mind from the outset.