Cheap bankruptcy · Santa Monica, California

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

Santa Monica's median rent is about $2,402 a month. A Chapter 7 with our firm starts at $1,538 with the court fee, about two thirds 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.

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The real price of a cheap bankruptcy in Santa Monica, California

Typical cost of a simple Chapter 7 case with our office
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 Santa Monica, California household earning the city's median income of $114,885, $1,538 is about 16% of one month's income before taxes. It is a little less than 0.6 months of Santa Monica, California's median rent. The court charges every filer the same fee, no matter which lawyer you hire.

Why the price matters in Santa Monica, California

The typical household here earns about $9,570 a month, so the starting price is about 16% of one month's income. Santa Monica College and the local school district each employ more than 1,600 people, and many staff have steady pay with little room to spare. For them, a do it yourself filing can look like the smart move. But a wrong exemption can cost you a tax refund or savings, and a dismissed case means paying the court again. Our cheap filing risks page explains what can go wrong.

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 Santa Monica, California 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 Santa Monica, California

How much does a cheap Chapter 7 cost in Santa Monica?

A Chapter 7 in Santa Monica with our firm costs a flat attorney fee from $1,200 plus the $338 court fee. You also take two short courses that typically cost $50 or less each. The first meeting is free, in person or by video.

How much is the cheapest bankruptcy in Santa Monica, California?

The cheapest bankruptcy in Santa Monica, 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.

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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Call (310) 362-9071 or send the form. We tell you the full cost before you sign.

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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