Cheap bankruptcy · Los Angeles, California
Cheap Bankruptcy in Los Angeles, California: A Low Flat Fee You See First
The median rent in Los Angeles is about $1,933 a month. A Chapter 7 with our firm starts at $1,538 with the court fee, which is less than one month of that rent. 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 Los Angeles, California
| 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 Los Angeles, California household earning the city's median income of $81,939, $1,538 is about 23% of one month's income before taxes. It is a little less than 0.8 months of Los Angeles, California's median rent. The court charges every filer the same fee, no matter which lawyer you hire.
Why the price matters in Los Angeles, California
A typical Los Angeles household earns $81,939 a year, or about $6,830 a month. That makes a $1,538 Chapter 7 about 23% of one month of pay, plus two required courses that typically cost $50 or less each. A petition preparer may charge less, but a preparer cannot give legal advice or sit next to you at the trustee meeting. If a form lists the wrong exemption, you can lose money you meant to keep, or have the case dismissed and pay the $338 again. Read about the risks of the cheapest filing options before you choose on price alone.
What the cheapest options can cost you
Some people try to save money by filing alone. The forms run dozens of pages, and the trustee checks every answer against your pay stubs and bank records. One wrong choice of exemptions can put property at risk, and a case thrown out for missing papers can limit your protection if you file again within a year.
Read more about what goes wrong in a cheap bankruptcy filing.Cases from Los Angeles, California are heard by the Los Angeles Division downtown or the San Fernando Valley Division in Woodland Hills, depending on your ZIP code. The trustee there reviews every petition, cheap or not.
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Cheap bankruptcy questions from Los Angeles, California
What is the real total cost of a cheap Chapter 7 in Los Angeles?
The real total cost of a Chapter 7 in Los Angeles with our firm starts at $1,538: a flat attorney fee from $1,200 plus the $338 court fee. Add two short courses that typically cost $50 or less each. The consultation is free.
How much is the cheapest bankruptcy in Los Angeles, California?
The cheapest bankruptcy in Los Angeles, California with a lawyer is usually a simple Chapter 7. With our office, that starts at a $1,200 flat attorney fee plus the $338 court filing fee, about $1,538 in all before the courses.
Is a low bankruptcy fee a red flag?
A low bankruptcy fee is not a red flag by itself. A flat fee is low when the case is simple. Be careful if no lawyer reviews your property and income before filing.
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Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 362-9071
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