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Cheap Bankruptcy in Lawndale: A Low Flat Fee You See First

Lawndale households earn a median of $85,441 a year. A basic Chapter 7 with our office starts at about $1,538 in attorney and court fees combined. 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
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The real price of a cheap bankruptcy in Lawndale

Typical cost of a simple Chapter 7 case with our office
CostAmountWho it goes to
Attorney feeFrom $1,200, flatOur office
Court filing fee$338U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Two required coursesTypically $50 or less eachApproved course providers

For a Lawndale household earning the city's median income of $85,441, $1,538 is about 22% of one month's income before taxes. It is a little less than 0.8 months of Lawndale's median rent. The court charges every filer the same fee, no matter which lawyer you hire.

Why the price matters in Lawndale

That starting total is less than one month of Lawndale's $1,938 median rent. Add two required courses, which usually cost $50 or less each, and you have the true price of a simple case. Cheaper options exist, like typing services and do-it-yourself kits, but they cannot tell you which California exemption system protects your car or work tools. A Lawndale shop owner who files without advice may list business debts the wrong way, and a wrong form can lead to a dismissed case and a lost filing fee. Our fee is flat and published, so you know the number before you start.

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 Lawndale are heard by the Los Angeles Division at 255 East Temple Street. The trustee there reviews every petition, cheap or not.

Cheap bankruptcy questions from Lawndale

How much does a cheap bankruptcy cost in Lawndale?

A cheap bankruptcy in Lawndale with our office starts at a $1,200 flat attorney fee plus the $338 court fee for Chapter 7. You also take two short courses, usually $50 or less each. We confirm your fee before you hire us.

What is the lowest total cost to file bankruptcy from Lawndale?

The lowest total cost to file bankruptcy from Lawndale with our office is about $1,538: a $1,200 flat Chapter 7 fee and the $338 court fee. The two required courses usually add $50 or less each.

Does a cheap bankruptcy lawyer do a worse job?

A cheap bankruptcy lawyer does not have to do a worse job. What matters is whether the lawyer checks your exemptions, income and property before filing. Ask what the fee covers and get it in writing.

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Law Offices of John Asuncion
9454 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 362-9071
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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