Brian Barboza moved to Sonoma County in 1997 to attend Sonoma State University. His first career was with the Sonoma County Probation Department. He worked with at-risk youth as a correctional counselor and held the position of deputy probation officer. He also previously volunteered as an assistant football coach for Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa.

He opened a solo practice after law school representing individuals and businesses in bankruptcy matters, debtor creditor rights, estate planning, social security disability, and civil litigation. He has also represented Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 12 bankruptcy trustees. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as a staff attorney for a Chapter 13 and Chapter 12 bankruptcy trustee.

Practice Areas

• Bankruptcy
• Employment Law
• Business
• Civil Litigation

Bar Admission

• California State Courts
• U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California

Education

• Sonoma State University (Criminal Justice Administration, 2002)
• Empire College School of Law (J.D. 2007)

Associations

• Sonoma County Bar Association (Member, past Bankruptcy Section Representative)
• Sonoma County Bar Association Bankruptcy Section (past Chair)
• Sonoma County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (past Chair)

Noteworthy

• Super Lawyers Rising Star recipient 2015–2019
• Northern California Super Lawyers recipient 2024–2026

Personal

When not working, Brian loves spending time with his family and friends and enjoys golfing, fishing, hiking, reading, watching his favorite sports teams, and spending time at the coast.