Serving Calabasas from Beverly Hills
Bankruptcy Attorney for Calabasas Residents
Calabasas is a gated-community town in the hills, home to company headquarters and high home values. Law Offices of John Asuncion is a bankruptcy attorney serving Calabasas from our Beverly Hills office. Call (310) 362-9071 for a free consultation, in person or by video.
- Calabasas bankruptcy cases are heard in Woodland Hills
- Flat fees from $1,200 plus the court filing fee
- Meet in Beverly Hills or by video
- Emergency filings to stop a garnishment or sale
Calabasas by the numbers
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS 2020-2024 5-year), QuickFacts for Calabasas.
What these numbers mean for a Calabasas bankruptcy
Half of Calabasas households earn more than $165,288 a year, which is above California's median even for a family of four ($139,071). Many people here go on to the second part of the means test, which subtracts costs like housing, taxes and car payments. High housing costs can still leave room to qualify for Chapter 7.
About 68.5% of homes in Calabasas are lived in by their owners, and the median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,504,500. At those values, an owner with a small mortgage can have more equity than California's homestead exemption protects. When that is true, Chapter 7 could put the house at risk, and Chapter 13 is often the safer way to keep it. California's homestead exemption rises with inflation each year. In Los Angeles County, owners generally get the top amount, which is about $744,000 in 2026.
Median rent in Calabasas is $3,089 a month. A year of that rent equals about 22% of the city's median household income. Even so, a job loss or medical bill can push rent and other bills onto credit cards fast.
Debt and the Calabasas economy
The Cheesecake Factory has its headquarters in Calabasas Hills, and Harbor Freight Tools and DTS are also based in the city. The Agoura Road area was once known as a technology corridor along the 101.
About 69% of Calabasas homes are lived in by their owners. High incomes support high mortgages, so a business loss, divorce or illness can quickly put a home and lifestyle at risk.
Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 in Calabasas?
Most Calabasas households earn well above the state median, so Chapter 13 is the common choice. Chapter 7 can still fit when most debt is business debt.
- Chapter 7 attorney for Calabasas: wipes out most credit card, medical and personal loan debt in about four months.
- Chapter 13 attorney for Calabasas: a 3 to 5 year payment plan that can save a home or car.
Courts that handle Calabasas cases
Bankruptcy cases from Calabasas are assigned to the San Fernando Valley Division of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, at 21041 Burbank Boulevard in Woodland Hills.
If a creditor has already sued you, that lawsuit is usually in Los Angeles Superior Court. Calabasas cases are assigned to a courthouse by ZIP code, and we confirm yours with the court's filing locator. Collection lawsuits under $35,000 are also assigned by ZIP code. Filing bankruptcy pauses those lawsuits.
Meeting with us from Calabasas
Our only office is at 9454 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse Floor, in Beverly Hills. From Calabasas, take the 101 east to the 405 south, then Wilshire east, about 22 miles. Many Calabasas clients meet with us by video. If the drive is hard to fit around work, we meet by video, and you can sign most papers online.
Calabasas bankruptcy questions
Do I have to go to Beverly Hills to file bankruptcy from Calabasas?
No, you do not have to come to Beverly Hills to file bankruptcy from Calabasas. We meet by video, and most documents can be signed online. Many clients still like to meet once in person at our Wilshire office.
Which bankruptcy court hears cases from Calabasas?
The San Fernando Valley Division in Woodland Hills hears bankruptcy cases from Calabasas. Your ZIP code decides the division, and we confirm it before filing.
How much does a bankruptcy attorney cost for Calabasas residents?
Our flat fees for Calabasas residents start at $1,200 plus the court filing fee, with payment plans. Chapter 13 fees are different, and you get the fee in writing at your free consultation.
Why does a Calabasas bankruptcy go to Woodland Hills?
A Calabasas bankruptcy goes to Woodland Hills because the court's rules assign Calabasas ZIP codes to the San Fernando Valley Division. It is close to home for most Calabasas residents.
Free consultation
Talk to a bankruptcy attorney about your Calabasas case
Call (310) 362-9071 or send the form. We will tell you which chapter fits and what it costs.
Law Offices of John Asuncion9454 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 362-9071
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.