How much does a Bankruptcy Attorney normally charge for Chapter 7?

It all depends on the complexity of the issues. Call one or two of the lawyers in your area who are listed on AVVO, give them a brief description of your situation and ask for an approximate fee quote. Cases involving taxes and businesses always cost more.

This can vary by the extent of a case and the region. An attorney in LA may charge more because they have higher overhead, rent, utils, transport, advertising, etc. A case can be a simple unemployed debtor 40k in a few credit cards and maybe a car loan or could be six figures with cc's, taxes, child support, medical, crazy pay day loans, personal loans, student loans, biz debts, foreclosures, judgments, reposessions, pending lawsuits, wage grarnishments, multiple sources of inconsistent income, self employed, the list goes on. On average I would say, and I am guessing because I dont actually know what EVERONE charges, but on average the going rate in San Diego right now seems to be around $1400-1600. Shop around and you'll quickly learn what the average is on your area and dont go by strickly cheapest fees, look for someone who seems to you know give a damn, be approachable and give you the time of day, answer your questions.

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Attorney fees vary by attorney. I would be careful of someone charging a low price for everybody. That is usually an indicator of an attorney who spends little time with the client and relies nearly entirely on staff. That means more mistakes will be made, because only an attorney is trained to diligently fulfil the requirements of ethical responsibilities. Some of us charge fees based on what a client can afford to pay, giving discounts to those who have fewer resources. Not all do that, but some do. If someone can afford to pay a fair price, others cannot. It will depend on the practices of each particular office. Be sure to choose an attorney who meets with you from the outset, and meets with you again at least two more times...to ask the important questions and to be with you as you sign your documents.

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