Before you file
Bankruptcy can have serious long-term consequences. A lawyer can explain to you what may happen as a result of filing for bankruptcy and what your options are. If you do file for bankruptcy, a lawyer can help protect you, your family, your home and your possessions.
Find a lawyer [English] [Spanish]
Risks of paying a non-attorney
Bankruptcy Timeline [English] [Spanish]
Bankruptcy Petition Preparer Guidelines
Individual debtors (not business debtors) must complete a Credit Counseling course before filing for bankruptcy (more info)
Approved Credit Counseling Agencies
After you file
What to look for once I've filed
Learn how to receive orders and court-generated notices electronically
Individual debtors (not business debtors) must obtain a Financial Management certificate before a discharge can be granted (more info)
Approved financial management courses
Reaffirmation Hearing Information [English] [Spanish]
California State Bar Information
General
How to cancel a reaffirmation agreement
What to do if being sued by a creditor [English] [Spanish]
Answer instructions for self-represented (pro se) debtors
Survey regarding Self-Help Resources
Encuesta Sobre Recursos de Autoayuda
Filing for bankruptcy without an attorney
Can you recommend an attorney?
Free or Low Cost Bankruptcy Help
| Los Angeles Division [English] [Spanish] |
| Riverside Division [English] [Spanish] |
| Northern Division [English] [Spanish] |
| Santa Ana Division [English] [Spanish] |
| San Fernando Valley Division [English] [Spanish] Bankruptcy Litigation Clinic |
| Coachella Valley Bankruptcy Clinic [English] [Spanish] |
| Paso Robles Bankruptcy Clinic [English] [Spanish] |
| Help Contact List (District Wide) [English] [Spanish] |
Other Helpful Resources:
Free Legal Clinic (Karsh Center)
Public Counsel - Useful Materials
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Legal Aid Society of Orange County
Bankruptcy Videos:
Overview of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Alternatives to Bankruptcy