About Free Legal Advice for Bankruptcy

Every state and community offers bankruptcy assistance and how to file for bankruptcy. Many resources and assistance are available to help with any questions. If you are in need of legal advice for bankruptcy the Urban League, United Way and many others do a great job assisting with the filing for bankruptcy.

The Process

Make sure to look for the best possible person to help with your legal matters. Bankruptcy laws can be very tricky and complicated if you are not careful. Your legal team will have to be committed and willing to work hard in order to complete this process. If the legal aid assists for free, you will not have a say in who you receive to help with your case.  You could have someone very new and inexperienced representing you or you could get a very seasoned veteran to represent you.

Legal Aid

Legal aid is typically a nonprofit organization that represents individuals not fortunate enough to pay the fees needed for legal aid. This organization is widely known in the community and offers free services and legal advice. A list of debts, assets and income is needed before services are provided in order to determine if legal services should be received for free.

State Bar Association

The State Bar provides a listing of lawyers who will volunteer to provide their bankruptcy services for free. The State Bar Association also provide resources to legal aid and referral services if none are available. The public library is available for addition information on legal advice.

Credit Counselors

Credit counselors will assist in helping find you the right representation needed for bankruptcy court. They are not qualified to represent but they will assist in this process. You must receive counseling services before your petition and during this process legal aid services will be available. All counselors are certified through the United States Trustee Program of the United States Department of Justice.