Top Attorney – Selwyn D. Whitehead
Oakland, CA WW/Press/– Selwyn D. Whitehead, Founding Attorney with the Law Offices of Selwyn D. Whitehead is recognized and distinguished in The Top Attorneys of North America 2024-2025 edition.
“I do things from the bottom up.” – Selwyn D. Whitehead
Experience the best legal representation for your financial issues at the Law Offices of Selwyn D. Whitehead. Based in Oakland, CA, their firm specializes in wealth management, debt restructuring, bankruptcy, estate planning, real estate law, and taxation. Led by accomplished attorney Selwyn D. Whitehead, they are dedicated to helping clients reclaim their economic life and achieve positive outcomes from tough financial situations.
With over 15 years of experience practicing law and certification as a Bankruptcy specialist, Ms. Whitehead is well-equipped to assist individuals and business owners with managing wealth through effective estate and tax planning or debt restructuring through bankruptcy. She also provides guidance for foreclosure prevention, vehicle repossession concerns, taxes, unsecured debts, and IRS issues.
Prior to establishing her own practice, Selwyn had a successful career in communications systems engineering and operations management. She brings extensive expertise in advocacy and regulatory affairs from her roles at organizations like the Law Offices of Public Advocates and The Greenlining Coalition.
Selwyn’s commitment to consumer advocacy led her to found the non-profit Economic Empowerment Foundation, where she educated urban dwellers, small business owners, and women about their rights as financial services consumers while advocating on their behalf before regulatory bodies.
Educated at prestigious institutions such as Golden Gate University School of Law and New College of California School of Law, Selwyn is a member of the California Bar Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute.
In addition to her legal work, Selwyn hosts SELWYN’S LAW – a weekly radio talk show discussing consumer finance law related topics such as bankruptcy, taxation, trusts & estates, real estate law. Tune in every Saturday at 10:00 AM on Christian Radio Station KFAX or listen worldwide on World-Wide Christian Radio.
Recognized for her contributions to pro bono legal services and expertise in bankruptcy law by organizations like Alameda County Bar Association and The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, Selwyn is the trusted advocate you need to protect your assets and achieve your goals.
The Top Attorneys of North America, a New York based publication, distinguishes and profiles leading attorneys who have reached a recognizable degree of success and leadership in their field. The directory is valued for promoting awareness of the accomplishments within the North American legal community.