Serving Maywood from Beverly Hills
Bankruptcy Attorney for Maywood Residents
Maywood is one of the smallest cities in Los Angeles County by area, a tight-knit community along the Los Angeles River. Law Offices of John Asuncion is a bankruptcy attorney serving Maywood from our Beverly Hills office. Call (310) 362-9071 for a free consultation, in person or by video.
- Maywood 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
Maywood by the numbers
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS 2020-2024 5-year), QuickFacts for Maywood.
What these numbers mean for a Maywood bankruptcy
Half of Maywood households earn less than $60,943 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 30.5% of homes in Maywood are lived in by their owners, and the median owner-occupied home is valued at $634,400. California's homestead exemption protects a large share of that equity. Owners who have paid their mortgage down a lot should still have us run the numbers before choosing a chapter. 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 Maywood is $1,525 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 Maywood rentals are covered by the city's Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
Debt and the Maywood economy
Maywood is mostly residential. Most workers commute out to jobs, with an average trip of about 31 minutes, and about 1 in 5 residents under 65 has no health insurance.
Without health insurance, one emergency room visit can become thousands of dollars in medical debt. That, plus rent on about 70% of Maywood homes, keeps many families behind.
Zillow's typical home value in Maywood was $645,500 in September 2026. The unemployment rate in Maywood was 4.1% in September 2026, according to preliminary U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics figures.
Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 in Maywood?
Maywood's median household income is about $61,000, well below California's one-person median. Most Maywood families pass the first step of the Chapter 7 means test.
- Chapter 7 attorney for Maywood: wipes out most credit card, medical and personal loan debt in about four months.
- Chapter 13 attorney for Maywood: a 3 to 5 year payment plan that can save a home or car.
Courts that handle Maywood cases
Bankruptcy cases from Maywood 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 Maywood 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 Maywood
Our only office is at 9454 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse Floor, in Beverly Hills. From Maywood, take Slauson Avenue west to the 110 north, then the 10 west and Robertson Boulevard north to Wilshire, about 16 miles. If the drive is hard to fit around work, we meet by video, and you can sign most papers online.
Maywood bankruptcy questions
Do I have to go to Beverly Hills to file bankruptcy from Maywood?
No, you do not have to come to Beverly Hills to file bankruptcy from Maywood. 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 Maywood?
The Los Angeles Division at 255 East Temple Street hears bankruptcy cases from Maywood. Your ZIP code decides the division, and we confirm it before filing.
How much does a bankruptcy attorney cost for Maywood residents?
Our flat fees for Maywood 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 bankruptcy wipe out hospital bills I owe from an uninsured visit?
Yes, bankruptcy can wipe out hospital bills from an uninsured visit. Medical bills are unsecured debt and are usually discharged in Chapter 7.
Free consultation
Talk to a bankruptcy attorney about your Maywood 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.