Exhibit 24
Power of Attorney
CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES, INC.
Power of Attorney
Each of the undersigned persons, in his or her capacity as an officer
or director, or both, of Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. ("CPS"), hereby
appoints Jeffrey P. Fritz as his or her attorney-in-fact and agent for the
following purposes:
1. To sign for him or her, in his or her name and in his or
her capacity as an officer or director, or both, of CPS, any and all
filings, including but not limited to Forms 10-K and 8-K, pursuant to
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), in
connection with securities issued pursuant to securitizations of
financial assets and other property, which includes automobile
receivables originated or acquired by CPS;
2. To file or cause to be filed such documents with the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission;
3. To take all such other action as any such attorney-in-fact,
or his or her substitute, may deem necessary or desirable in order to
effect compliance with applicable securities laws; and
4. To sign for him or her, in his or her name and in his or
her capacity as an officer or director, or both, of CPS, all such
documents and instruments as any such attorney-in-fact, or his or her
substitute, may deem necessary or advisable in connection with the
registration, qualification or exemption of the related securities
under the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction.
This power of attorney shall be effective as of September 29,
1998 and shall continue in full force and effect until revoked by the
undersigned in a writing filed with the Secretary of CPS.
/s/ Charles E. Bradley, Sr.
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Charles E. Bradley, Sr.
/s/ Charles E. Bradley, Jr.
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Charles E. Bradley, Jr.
/s/ William B. Roberts
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William B. Roberts
/s/ John G. Poole
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John G. Poole
/s/ Thomas L. Chrystie
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Thomas L. Chrystie
/s/ Robert A. Simms
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Robert A. Simms