Cheap bankruptcy · Monterey Park
Cheap Bankruptcy in Monterey Park: A Low Flat Fee You See First
The median Monterey Park household earns about $6,820 a month. A Chapter 7 case with our office starts at $1,200 plus the $338 court fee, which is about $1,538, or less than a quarter of one month's income. 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 Monterey Park
| 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 Monterey Park household earning the city's median income of $81,855, $1,538 is about 23% of one month's income before taxes. It is a little less than 0.8 months of Monterey Park's median rent. The court charges every filer the same fee, no matter which lawyer you hire.
Why the price matters in Monterey Park
The real price of a cheap filing is more than the number on the flyer. In Monterey Park, median rent is $1,888 a month, so our starting cost of about $1,538 is less than one month of rent. A petition preparer may charge less, but a preparer cannot give you legal advice or speak for you at the trustee meeting. One wrong form can put a tax refund, a car or home equity at risk, and the typical Monterey Park home is now worth about $909,000. Read about the risks of a cheap filing before you pick the lowest quote.
What the cheapest options can cost you
The lowest price is not always the lowest cost. Online form services and petition preparers are not allowed to tell you which exemptions to claim or which chapter fits. If a mistake costs you a car, a tax refund or the discharge itself, the savings disappear fast.
Read more about what goes wrong in a cheap bankruptcy filing.Cases from Monterey Park 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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Cheap bankruptcy questions from Monterey Park
How much does a cheap bankruptcy cost in Monterey Park?
A cheap bankruptcy in Monterey Park with our office starts at $1,200 for the attorney plus the $338 court filing fee for Chapter 7. You also take two short courses, which typically cost $50 or less each.
How much does a cheap bankruptcy cost Monterey Park residents?
A cheap bankruptcy costs Monterey Park 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.
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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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.