Serving Huntington Park from Beverly Hills
Bankruptcy Attorney for Huntington Park Residents
Huntington Park is a city of renters, centered on the shops of Pacific Boulevard. Law Offices of John Asuncion is a bankruptcy attorney serving Huntington Park from our Beverly Hills office. Call (310) 362-9071 for a free consultation, in person or by video.
- Huntington Park 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
Huntington Park by the numbers
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS 2020-2024 5-year), QuickFacts for Huntington Park.
What these numbers mean for a Huntington Park bankruptcy
Half of Huntington Park households earn less than $59,996 a year. That is below California's median for a one-person household ($79,253), so many families here pass the first step of the means test on income alone.
About 24.2% of homes in Huntington Park are lived in by their owners, and the median owner-occupied home is valued at $572,700. For many owners here, California's homestead exemption covers most or all of their equity. 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 Huntington Park is $1,505 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. Many Huntington Park rentals are covered by the city's Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
Debt and the Huntington Park economy
Pacific Boulevard has been a major shopping street since the 1930s and still serves as the city's downtown. Many residents work in factories and warehouses in nearby Vernon and Commerce.
About 76% of Huntington Park homes are rented, and about 18% of residents live below the poverty line. When a factory job ends, rent and bills go on credit quickly.
Zillow's typical home value in Huntington Park was $668,582 in September 2026. The unemployment rate in Huntington Park was 4.2% in September 2026, according to preliminary U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics figures.
Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 in Huntington Park?
Huntington Park's median household income is about $60,000, well below California's one-person median. Most families here pass the first step of the Chapter 7 means test.
- Chapter 7 attorney for Huntington Park: wipes out most credit card, medical and personal loan debt in about four months.
- Chapter 13 attorney for Huntington Park: a 3 to 5 year payment plan that can save a home or car.
Courts that handle Huntington Park cases
Bankruptcy cases from Huntington Park 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 cases from Huntington Park usually go to the Bellflower Courthouse. Collection lawsuits under $35,000 are usually filed at the Norwalk Courthouse. Filing bankruptcy pauses those lawsuits.
Meeting with us from Huntington Park
Our only office is at 9454 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse Floor, in Beverly Hills. From Huntington Park, take Slauson or Florence Avenue west to the 110 north, then the 10 west and Robertson Boulevard north to Wilshire, about 15 miles. If the drive is hard to fit around work, we meet by video, and you can sign most papers online.
Huntington Park bankruptcy questions
Do I have to go to Beverly Hills to file bankruptcy from Huntington Park?
No, you do not have to come to Beverly Hills to file bankruptcy from Huntington Park. 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 Huntington Park?
The Los Angeles Division at 255 East Temple Street hears bankruptcy cases from Huntington Park. Your ZIP code decides the division, and we confirm it before filing.
How much does a bankruptcy attorney cost for Huntington Park residents?
Our flat fees for Huntington Park 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.
Does Huntington Park's rent control still protect me if I file bankruptcy?
Yes, Huntington Park's rent stabilization ordinance still protects you if you file bankruptcy. Filing does not end your lease, but you need to keep paying rent after you file.
Free consultation
Talk to a bankruptcy attorney about your Huntington Park 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.