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Law Office of Richard Kistnen - Bankruptcy Attorney

Updated 2026-08-23 · 4,662 reviewed · 188 listed · Scored from 86 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(86) 90 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Law Office of Richard Kistnen - Bankruptcy Attorney
Services
Loan Modification & Loss Mitigation, Foreclosure Defense & Litigation, Bankruptcy-Related Foreclosure Relief
Reviews
86

What recent reviews say

Richard Kistnen steers clients through bankruptcy with calm clarity and genuine concern, taking time to explain each step and answer questions thoroughly without making people feel judged or abandoned. His consistent availability, professional handling, and transparent fees stand out; reviewers repeatedly note he treats them as priorities rather than transactions, often discharging clients debt-free and stress-free.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and detail-oriented
  • compassionate and genuinely caring
  • responsive and always available
  • fair and affordable pricing
  • simplifies complex process
knowledgeableresponsive-communicationcompassionatefair-pricingempatheticresults-oriented
Best for: People filing bankruptcy who value personal attention and fear they will be pressured or judged.
Think twice if: No credible concerns raised in reviews; consider Kistnen primarily for bankruptcy and foreclosure, as real estate praise is minimal by comparison.

Strengths

  • Always reachable, even outside business hours
  • Transparent flat fees compared to per-breath billing models
  • Takes time to understand specifics before taking case
  • Stays on top of every detail from start to finish

Worth knowing

  • Richard Kistnen handles cases personally and answers calls directly regardless of day
  • Available for consultation before payment to determine fit
  • Clients report being discharged debt-free
  • Repeat clients report hiring him multiple times

What reviews say by service

Bankruptcy-Related Foreclosure Relief
Clients consistently report stress-free filing, clear explanation of process, and successful discharge.
Foreclosure Defense & Litigation
Limited review evidence; one mention of guidance through difficult foreclosure time.
Real Estate & Title Attorneys
Positive but sparse; one review mentions real estate transaction help.
Loan Modification & Loss Mitigation
No direct evidence in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.71 average across the 58 bankruptcy-related foreclosure relief businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 75% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 95
Review volume 84
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
86
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0

Common questions

Can I reach Richard outside normal business hours?
Yes. Multiple reviewers report reaching him any day of the week and always getting through when they call.
Does he meet with me before I pay?
Yes. One reviewer notes he took time before any payment was made to ensure he was the right fit for their case.
What areas does he serve?
New York City area, Southern Queens, and South Ozone Park, according to his website.
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Last updated 2026-08-23