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Rich Fonfrias is a respected Financial Rescue and Bankruptcy Lawyer based in Chicago, Illinois. He has practiced law for 13 years and has in-depth experience helping families and business owners overcome serious financial problems.
Rich represents clients in all types of financial emergencies, including creditor lawsuit defense – credit card defense – foreclosure defense – debt elimination, reduction and settlement – tax elimination, reduction and settlement – and loan and mortgage modifications, as well as chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcies.
In 1990, Rich graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy. In 1996, he graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, where he earned his Juris Doctor Degree and a position on the Dean's List.
Rich is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. He is admitted to practice before all Illinois State Courts including the Illinois Supreme Court. In addition, Rich is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Rich regularly attends Continuing Legal Education programs sponsored by the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 1996
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
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125 South Wacker Drive, Suite 300, Chicago, IL, 60606
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Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Friendly, knowledgeable and great to work with
Rich was quickly helped me make sense of a case that ended up being a complex and he got an excellent outcome. I was glad to find someone who's been doing this for a long time because he not only knows the law, but he can navigate the process with the court and the trustee. It was a relief to have...
Posted by Drew | April 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Perfect blend of expertise and being personable
We talked to 5 bankruptcy lawyers before talking to Rich Fonfrias. All of the other bankruptcy lawyers we talked to said that they could not help us and we were beginning to lose hope. Rich immediately understood our situation and confidently said that he could help us. It was very clear that he u...
Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Excellent, Compassionate Bankruptcy Attorney
Rich Fonfrias is an extremely knowledgeable and compassionate attorney. He has extensive experience in bankruptcy and is able to bring his expertise to this difficult and often stressful process. No one is eager to file for bankruptcy—for me and I’m sure many others it feels like a sort of failure ...
Posted by Dennis & Deborah W. Wimberley | July 30, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Very Responsive
We didn’t want to make the bankruptcy decision by ourselves. Our goal was to find a skilled bankruptcy lawyer to help us know where we stood and what options we had. Thank heavens, we found Rich. We sent Rich an email to get more information. From that moment, in no more than an hour, Rich resp...
Posted by Lora | May 27, 2015
Rich Used Words I Understood And Took Time To Explain Everything To Me
What I appreciated most about Rich was that he spoke in language I could understand. I was in unfamiliar territory and Rich took time to explain what this is, what that means – all in language I understood. Also, Rich has great followup skills. Many people in business have good intentions about follo...
"Rich is one of the better lawyers I know. He isn't afraid to take on a tough case and guide a client to a successful end. He fights hard for his clients, which isn't as common as it should be."
"I have know Richard for a number of years. I have found him to be professional, knowledgeable, and extremely competent. He is a respected attorney among the bankruptcy community. Finding the right bankruptcy attorney is important. Richard possesses the requisite knowledge and skills to accomplish his client's goals and ensure his client's success."
"I have known Rich for about 10 years and we've previously worked together in bankruptcy practice. He is very responsive to clients' needs and really takes the time to understand a client's situation and provide appropriate advise. I've referred clients to Rich in the past and would do so again without hesitation."
"Sometimes my office is contacted by individuals who seek guidance with their debt. I am confident recommending that these individuals discuss their debt with Rich and know that he will handle their particular situation professionally and strategically."
"I have known Attorney Richard Fonfrias for many years. He is very knowledgeable, well respected and well liked in the legal community. As an Attorney he is a very strong advocate for his clients. He is an expert in his field of Bankruptcy from Chapter 7 to Chapter 13. Most importantly he is honest and a man of great integrity. I highly respect and endorse Attorney Fonfrias."
"What higher endorsement can I give by the fact I refer my bankruptcy clients to attorney Fonfrias. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer, in addition to working with Richard Fonfrias on several Bankruptcy matters I had the pleasure of working with him while we were colleagues over 15 years ago. I found and observed him to of the highest ethical character and legal ability, and would not hesitate to recommend his services to my clients ."
"Richard is one of my "go to's" in the bankruptcy world. He is extremely knowledgeable about bankruptcy and debt issues and is very good with his clients. I highly recommend Richard for any and all of your bankruptcy needs."
"I have known Richard for 7-8 years now. He has been my opposing counsel on dozens of bankruptcy cases over the years. He is a very knowledgeable bankruptcy lawyer and is well respected and well liked in the legal community. He is a strong advocate for his clients, but above all, he is a man of great integrity. I highly respect and endorse Richard."
"I have known Richard for 14 years and highly recommend him to any client who is in need of bankruptcy assistance or financial reorganization. Richard is a smart, conscientious, and detailed oriented attorney who is well known in the bankruptcy field. I have seen his performance in Court over many years and his clients' interests are his first priority. You are in good hands with Richard."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.
Suspension issued in IL, 2022
updated on 12/06/2022Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
“I regret that this occurred during a very difficult time when I was dealing with the illness and death of my father.”
2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2015
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
2014
Complaint Free, Better Business Bureau
2014
Clent's Choice, Lead Counsel
2014
5 Years Complaint Free, Better Business Bureau
2013
Complaint Free, Better Business Bureau
2012
Complaint Free, Better Business Bureau
2011
Complaint Free, Better Business Bureau
2009 - Present
Managing Partner, Fonfrias Law Group, LLC.
2007 - 2009
Associate, Law Offices Of Ernesto D. Borges, Jr, PC
2005 - 2007
Associate, Law Offices of Robert J. Semrad
2003 - 2006
Managing Attorney, Legal Remedies
2013 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstitiuteMember
2011 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationBankruptcy Panel member
2010 - Present
Federal ReserveMoney Smart Member
2009 - Present
Chicago Lawyers NetworkMember
2009 - Present
Chicagoland Chamber of CommerceMember
2005 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
All debts discharged
300th case confirmed
Award for injured worker
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Radio Show
2013
2009
Bankruptcy Seminar
2009
How to Tell if a Consumer is a Good Candidate for a Chapter 13 or a Chapter 7
2009
Debt Relief
2017
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