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Bankruptcy Attorney
Michael J. Spangler

Supervising Attorney

Biography

Michael J Spangler is the managing attorney for The Semrad Law Firm's Gurnee office. He covers the firm's Lake County court call in front of the Honorable A. Benjamin Goldgar. He has worked at The Semrad Law Firm since 2014, assisting over 2500 clients in obtaining debt relief.

Prior to joining The Semrad Law Firm, Mr. Spangler practiced law at in the City of Chicago’s law department. He received his law degree from Depaul University School of Law in 2012. He graduated with a B.A. in English and History from The University of Notre Dame in 2007.

Lawyer information

J.D. from Depaul University
B.A. from The University of Notre Dame

Chicago, Illinois

Richard McNeil

Jan 2026

Filing for bankruptcy is a necessary but unpleasant experience — the staff at DebtStoppers was very patient, understanding, and professional. Michelle Hopkins, the paralegal I dealt with, was especially helpful and responsive. I would definitely recommend DS for anyone in need of filing.

Dario Zarate

3 weeks ago

This place is Heaven sent! Thank you to Nick and Tony for waking me through this with ease and comfort! James initiated the entire process and since then has been easy to reach! Thank you Mr.Carroll and Mr. Dimitrov for being patient and understanding. I feel horrible having to do this and everyone has made me feel rather appreciative of this life changing opportunity!

The 80's Reviewer

May 2026

Katherine and Mike, thank you for your outstanding service. You made the bankruptcy process smooth, efficient, and far less stressful than I expected. You stayed actively involved, kept me informed, and were always available to answer my questions with patience and clarity. I would highly recommend your services to anyone facing financial hardship. You truly made a difference.