Welcome to Khan Law

where we educate and help good people in California navigate their bad debt

My name is Alia Khan Abedelal. I am a mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, and attorney. I have been a practicing Attorney since 2007. In the last 17 years of practicing law, no other area of law has held a special place in my heart like Bankruptcy Law. I wanted to help people desperate to fix their financial situation and give them a true resolution in a short time. Other areas of law take years to finalize. Bankruptcy is the one area that can be resolved in a few short months and my clients are on their way to financial freedom after their debts are discharged. 

Taking the fear out of debt and bankruptcy is my mission. I have worked with married couples with children, single moms and dads, people who work a 9-5 but can barely afford anything after taxes, homeowners who have found themselves house rich - but have no savings, disabled individuals, senior citizens living on social security, and military members. Whatever your specific situation is - I am confident I can help you. 

I understand your financial worries and want to see my clients reclaim not only their finances but their lives and health - both mental and physical. Stress, embarrassment, and shame can all wreck havoc on our bodies, and I make it my goal to create a plan that shows them there is in fact light at the end of the tunnel. 

The Eastern District of California encompasses: Sacramento, Fresno, Modesto, and surrounding counties.

I respond quickly via text and email. I don’t let my clients, or prospective clients wait. The quicker we get your case resolved, the quicker you can take your life back. 

When I am not running a law practice, I am a mother to two lovable children. We love to go on hikes, build sandcastles on the beach and play at parks. My daughter and I love shopping at TJ Maxx. During my spare time, I watch old episodes of Law & Order and read crime novels, while trying to avoid heading to my 5 am workout class. 

I’m excited to meet and work with you, feel free to call us directly or click the button below to fill out a contact form! 

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The Eastern District of California Bankruptcy Court serves a large and geographically diverse region that stretches from the Central Valley to the Sierra Nevada foothills, encompassing both urban and rural areas. Its jurisdiction includes counties such as Sacramento, Fresno, Modesto, Stockton, Bakersfield, and Redding, among others. The court operates out of divisional offices in Sacramento, Modesto, Fresno, and occasionally Bakersfield and Redding through limited services.

This district sees a steady volume of bankruptcy cases, largely driven by agriculture, small businesses, and working-class individuals. Much of the region relies on farming, food processing, and logistics, which are sectors vulnerable to economic pressures such as commodity price fluctuations, droughts, labor shortages, and rising operational costs. As a result, the Eastern District frequently handles Chapter 12 filings, a special form of bankruptcy designed for family farmers and fishermen—more so than other districts in California.

In addition to agricultural bankruptcies, there are substantial numbers of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases filed by individuals dealing with consumer debt, medical bills, or job loss, especially in economically challenged areas like the San Joaquin Valley. Chapter 11 business reorganizations also occur, though less frequently than in the Central District.

Because the Eastern District includes many rural and underserved communities, filers often face limited access to legal representation, and pro se (self-represented) filings are more common here. The court plays a vital role in helping both residents and businesses in this broad and economically varied region navigate financial recovery.