Top Rated Waukegan, IL Bankruptcy Lawyers

20 bankruptcy lawyers serve Waukegan, IL. Compare the best based on 83+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Lake County are listed below.

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Waukegan Has 20 Bankruptcy and Debt Attorneys with 83 Reviews

Magee Hartman P.C.
1 North County St., Waukegan, IL

Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Foreclosure, Commercial

Bio: Jim Magee is the founder of Magee Hartman, P.C., formerly known as Magee, Negele & Associates, P.C. He has been practicing law in Lake County, Illinois for over 35 years. Jim has extensive experience in bankruptcy, both individual and business/cor...

Rating: 7.1

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Law Offices of Marcelino Diaz
5 S County St, Waukegan, IL

Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Criminal Defense, Real Estate and more

Review: "Incredibly helpful with getting my family's green cards taken care of! Can't thank them enough!"

Rating: 6.6

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Bankruptcy And Debt Lawyers in Waukegan, IL

Bankruptcy lawyers evaluate whether clients should file Chapter 7, 11, or 13, prepare and file petitions, create repayment plans, negotiate with creditors, represent clients in court, handle creditor claims and exemptions, stop collections or foreclosures, and advise on rebuilding credit and post-bankruptcy financial strategies.

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Law Offices of Douglas Zeit
415 Washington St Ste 207, Waukegan, IL

Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Debt, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "Doug has been my personal lawyer for over 30 years. He has represented me in all levels of law from divorces and child support to criminal cases. I have recommended him to many people over the years. He has always been available for me sometimes a..."

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Bankruptcy & Debt Attorney near Waukegan (Kenosha)

Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Civil Rights, Business and more

Review: "Tim took the time to explain in detail concerns I had in my real estate contract. Made me feel comfortable throughout the process. "

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Lake County Public Defender
15 S County St, Waukegan, IL

Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Debt, Litigation, Real Estate

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Law Office of Gregory T. Jackson
204 N West St, Waukegan, IL

Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Government, Real Estate and more

Review: "Greg was so helpful, he took care of everything for me. I was stressed out about the closing, but he put my mind at ease every step of the way. I would recommend him for all or any of your real estate legal needs."

Rating: 6.7

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Shaw Law Ltd
33 N County St Ste 300, Waukegan, IL

Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Family, Probate and more

Review: "Attorney Shaw has provided me with sound legal advice regarding an IL CCW legal matter. I appreciate his legal expertise and professional demeanor."

Rating: 6.6

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Prairie State Legal Services
325 Washington St Ste 100, Waukegan, IL

Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Debt, Litigation, Land Use and Zoning

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Shaw Law, LTD
33 North County St, Suite 300, Waukegan, IL

Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Divorce and Separation, Criminal Defense, Litigation and more

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Bankruptcy & Debt Attorney near Waukegan (Mundelein)

Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Debt

Review: "James recently took the time to explain several different key things to look for on plans, in all districts of Illinois, to our Illinois team. He went in depth to the likelihood of getting certain objections approved, along with how to file claim..."

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Bankruptcy & Debt Attorney near Waukegan (Libertyville)

Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Real Estate, Estate Planning and more

Bio: I have been a lawyer for over 30 years. It has been been very rewarding to help people who are in need of legal assistance. Helping countless families in foreclosure keep their homes by securing afforbable loan modifications for them is extremely ...

Rating: 10

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Bankruptcy & Debt Attorney near Waukegan (Libertyville)

Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Consumer Protection, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more

Bio: I am a lifetime Lake County resident, born in Libertyville, Illinois and raised in Gurnee. I attended law school at Northern Illinois University, graduating Cum Laude in May of 2012. Having hailed from a family with Lake County roots, it has alway...

Rating: 8.8

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Bankruptcy & Debt Attorney near Waukegan (Gurnee)

Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Review: "The amount of time Marc and staff, especially Brandon, spent working on my case was impressive. Their direction helped me get through a difficult situation in my life. Each time I came into the office good news awaited me making me less anxious ab..."

Rating: 6.7

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Bankruptcy & Debt Attorney near Waukegan (Chicago)

Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Business, Bankruptcy and Debt

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Bankruptcy & Debt Attorney near Waukegan (Chicago)

Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Financial Markets and Services, Litigation, Bankruptcy and Debt

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Bankruptcy & Debt Attorney near Waukegan (Libertyville)

Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Real Estate, Estate Planning and more

Rating: 6.8

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Bankruptcy & Debt Attorney near Waukegan (Libertyville)

Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Debt, Litigation, Real Estate

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Bankruptcy & Debt Attorney near Waukegan (Libertyville)

Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, State, Local, and Municipal Law, Banking and more

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Bankruptcy & Debt Attorney near Waukegan (Arlington Heights)

Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Debt, Banking, Corporate and Incorporation and more

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Bankruptcy & Debt Attorney near Waukegan (Libertyville)

Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Debt, Business, Contracts and Agreements and more

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