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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

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.

Dawn Cimmino

4 weeks ago

They made the process so seamless and gave me huge peace of mind. Gabrielle was amazing. She took her time and explained the process to me step by step. I felt really valued as a client. I highly recommend them.

Denise Durband

Apr 2026

I suffer from TBI, and life is hard enough let alone filing for bankruptcy! They were so kind and worked at my speed so I could understand every step. With help from my caretaker sister, I got through the complicated computer processes and got it done. Thank you DebtStoppers!