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Cheap Bankruptcy in Pasadena, California: A Low Flat Fee You See First

The typical Pasadena household earns about $8,770 a month, and the median rent takes about $2,265 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

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The real price of a cheap bankruptcy in Pasadena, California

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 Pasadena, California household earning the city's median income of $105,192, $1,538 is about 18% of one month's income before taxes. It is a little less than 0.7 months of Pasadena, California's median rent. The court charges every filer the same fee, no matter which lawyer you hire.

Why the price matters in Pasadena, California

Our Chapter 7 starts at $1,538 with the court fee, or about 17% of one month's income here. The cheapest paths, like a do it yourself filing, leave you to answer legal questions about exemptions on your own. California has two exemption systems, and picking the wrong one can cost you a car, savings or a tax refund. Fixing that later can cost more than doing it right the first time. Read more on our cheap filing risks page.

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 Pasadena, California 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 Pasadena, California

How can I keep the cost of bankruptcy low in Pasadena?

You can keep the cost of bankruptcy low in Pasadena by choosing a flat fee and meeting by video. Our Chapter 7 fee starts at $1,200 plus the $338 court fee. The two courses typically cost $50 or less each.

What is the lowest total cost to file bankruptcy from Pasadena, California?

The lowest total cost to file bankruptcy from Pasadena, California 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.

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 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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