Serving Glendale, California from Beverly Hills
Bankruptcy Attorney for Glendale, California Residents
Glendale is home to Disney offices, DreamWorks Animation and the Americana at Brand, and to many families who rent. Law Offices of John Asuncion is a bankruptcy attorney serving Glendale, California from our Beverly Hills office. Call (310) 362-9071 for a free consultation, in person or by video.
- Glendale, California bankruptcy cases are heard downtown
- 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
Glendale, California by the numbers
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS 2020-2024 5-year), QuickFacts for Glendale, California.
What these numbers mean for a Glendale, California bankruptcy
Half of Glendale, California households earn less than $88,393 a year. That falls between California's medians for one person ($79,253) and two people ($102,797). Many families of two or more pass the first step of the means test on income alone.
About 35.2% of homes in Glendale, California are lived in by their owners, and the median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,102,300. 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 Glendale, California is $2,182 a month. A year of that rent equals about 30% of the city's median household income. When rent takes that much, one missed paycheck can push bills onto credit cards. Glendale has local just-cause eviction rules and relocation help after large rent increases.
Debt and the Glendale, California economy
The Glendale Chamber of Commerce lists headquarters in or near Glendale including The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Imagineering, DreamWorks Animation, IHOP and ABC7. Retail at the Glendale Galleria and the Americana at Brand, plus three hospitals, round out the economy.
About 65% of Glendale homes are rented. Small business owners and retail workers here feel every slow season, and many cover the gap with credit.
Zillow's typical home value in Glendale, California was $1,172,783 in September 2026. The unemployment rate in Glendale, California was 4.4% in September 2026, according to preliminary U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics figures.
Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 in Glendale, California?
Many Glendale renters can look at Chapter 7. Glendale homeowners, with median home values above $1.1 million, should compare Chapter 13 before filing.
- Chapter 7 attorney for Glendale, California: wipes out most credit card, medical and personal loan debt in about four months.
- Chapter 13 attorney for Glendale, California: a 3 to 5 year payment plan that can save a home or car.
Courts that handle Glendale, California cases
Bankruptcy cases from Glendale, California are assigned to the Los Angeles Division of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, at the Roybal Federal Building, 255 East Temple Street, downtown.
If a creditor has already sued you, that lawsuit is usually in Los Angeles Superior Court. Small claims and eviction cases from Glendale usually go to the Pasadena Courthouse. Collection lawsuits under $35,000 are usually filed at the Chatsworth Courthouse. Filing bankruptcy pauses those lawsuits.
Meeting with us from Glendale, California
Our only office is at 9454 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse Floor, in Beverly Hills. From Glendale, take Los Feliz Boulevard west and Western Avenue south, then Santa Monica Boulevard west, about 13 miles. If the drive is hard to fit around work, we meet by video, and you can sign most papers online.
Glendale, California bankruptcy questions
Do I have to go to Beverly Hills to file bankruptcy from Glendale, California?
No, you do not have to come to Beverly Hills to file bankruptcy from Glendale, California. 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 Glendale, California?
The Los Angeles Division at 255 East Temple Street hears bankruptcy cases from Glendale, California. Your ZIP code decides the division, and we confirm it before filing.
How much does a bankruptcy attorney cost for Glendale, California residents?
Our flat fees for Glendale, California 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.
Can I file bankruptcy if I own a small business in Glendale?
Yes, you can file bankruptcy if you own a small business in Glendale. Sole owners often file Chapter 7 or 13 for personal and business debts together. We look at whether the business can keep running.
Free consultation
Talk to a bankruptcy attorney about your Glendale, California 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.