Cheap bankruptcy · Compton
Cheap Bankruptcy in Compton: A Low Flat Fee You See First
Compton's median household earns about $6,540 a month. A Chapter 7 with our office starts near $1,538, about a quarter of that. Our Chapter 7 flat fee starts at $1,200, plus the $338 court filing fee. Call (310) 362-9071 for a free consultation.
- Chapter 7 from $1,200 flat
- Court filing fee: $338
- Payment plans available
- Free consultation by video
The real price of a cheap bankruptcy in Compton
| Cost | Amount | Who it goes to |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney fee | From $1,200, flat | Our office |
| Court filing fee | $338 | U.S. Bankruptcy Court |
| Two required courses | Typically $50 or less each | Approved course providers |
For a Compton household earning the city's median income of $78,465, $1,538 is about 24% of one month's income before taxes. It is a little less than 0.9 months of Compton's median rent. The court charges every filer the same fee, no matter which lawyer you hire.
Why the price matters in Compton
About 56% of Compton homes are owned, and that raises the stakes of a cheap filing. A mistake on property values or exemptions can expose home equity to a trustee. The typical Compton home is now worth about $638,000 on the Zillow index. A preparer cannot give legal advice on how much equity is protected. Our flat attorney fee starts at $1,200 plus the $338 court fee, and we review your home before filing.
What the cheapest options can cost you
A petition preparer can type your forms, but by law cannot give legal advice or go to the meeting with you. A do-it-yourself case can miss an exemption, a deadline or a property issue, and a dismissed case can make the next filing harder. A low fee only helps if the case is done right.
Read more about what goes wrong in a cheap bankruptcy filing.Cases from Compton are heard by the Los Angeles Division at 255 East Temple Street. The trustee there reviews every petition, cheap or not.
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See every fee in one place on our bankruptcy cost page.
Cheap bankruptcy questions from Compton
Is a cheap bankruptcy safe for a Compton homeowner?
A cheap bankruptcy can be safe for a Compton homeowner if a licensed attorney checks the home's value and exemptions first. A bargain filing that skips that step can put your equity at risk.
How much does a cheap bankruptcy cost Compton residents?
A cheap bankruptcy costs Compton residents about $1,538 with us for a simple Chapter 7, counting our $1,200 flat fee and the $338 court fee. Payment plans help spread it out.
What should a cheap bankruptcy still include?
A cheap bankruptcy should still include a lawyer's review of your income, property and exemptions, a correct means test and help at the meeting with the trustee. Get the fee and what it covers in writing.
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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.