Bankruptcy lawyers in California

1,534 attorneys

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy.

1,534 California attorneys list bankruptcy among their practice areas, sourced from the public directory of The State Bar of California. Pick a city to compare them and contact anyof them directly — no middleman, no referral fees

Where the listings are

Los Angeles

514 attorneys

San Diego

219 attorneys

San Francisco

163 attorneys

Encino

46 attorneys

Woodland Hills

39 attorneys

Glendale

34 attorneys

Pasadena

33 attorneys

Beverly Hills

31 attorneys

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Before you call anyone

Schedule C open beside a list of property
Start here11 U.S.C. § 727

How Chapter 7 bankruptcy works in California, start to finish

The whole process in order — credit counseling, the petition and schedules, the automatic stay, the 341 meeting, exemptions, the debtor education course, discharge — with the fees, the deadlines and where cases actually fail.

Reviewed August 16, 2026 · 5 min

A person reading printed statements at a kitchen table beside a window
CCP § 704.730

California's 2026 homestead exemption: calculate the equity at issue

California's 2026 homestead exemption runs from $370,650 to $741,300. See how the county median, liens, sale costs, and Chapter 7 rules fit together.

Reviewed August 16, 2026 · 5 min

Six months of pay records laid out beside Official Form 122A-1 and a two-month calendar
11 U.S.C. § 707(b)Form 122A-2

California's Chapter 7 means test after a job loss

A filing-date guide to California median income, the six-month income window, Form 122A-2 deductions, and what a presumption of abuse means.

Reviewed August 16, 2026 · 5 min

Four worksheets laid across a table, a hand resting on the exemption sheet at the end of the row
CCP § 703.140(b)CCP § 704.730

California bankruptcy exemptions: how the 703 and 704 systems differ

Compare California's 703 wildcard and 704 homestead systems, including tax refunds, vehicle equity, joint cases, and amended Schedule C filings.

Reviewed August 16, 2026 · 5 min

A bankruptcy schedule, a federal loan summary, and a servicer transition notice spread across a kitchen table
11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(8)OBBBA

Student loans and bankruptcy after SAVE: which payment belongs in the file

SAVE ended in March 2026, and RAP is now available. See how current repayment records, the DOJ attestation, and the bankruptcy means test fit together.

Reviewed August 16, 2026 · 8 min

Two rows of open case folders and forms on a table, with one loose schedule raised between them
11 U.S.C. § 362(b)(2)11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(15)

Bankruptcy and divorce in California: what drives the filing order

See how the automatic stay, joint debt, community property, support, and Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 rules shape the bankruptcy-and-divorce sequence.

Reviewed August 16, 2026 · 7 min

How to choose a bankruptcy lawyer

Look for an active California bar license, relevant experience, and clear fees. Every profile here links to the attorney’s official State Bar record, so the license facts can be checked at the source. Some attorneys carry a “State Bar certified” badge — that specialty is certified by the Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization, the one practice claim the Bar itself stands behind.

Practice areas are reported by the attorneys themselves. The State Bar of California does not verify them and makes no warranty about experience or competence in a practice area. A “State Bar certified” badge is different: that specialty is certified by the Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization. AttorneyIndex is an independent commercial directory funded by advertising. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any bar association. Informational only — not legal advice. Listings link to independently licensed attorneys.