Fees

A typical bankruptcy includes all of the following fees:

  • Attorney’s fees
  • Court filing fees
  • Credit counseling fees (for two online courses, one taken before filing, the second taken after filing)
  • Miscellaneous fees for credit reports, title searches (if applicable), lien searches, court case and judgment searches, real estate appraisals (if applicable), and documents ordered through PACER

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Fees

Our office uses flat fee billing for the standard attorney services included in a Chapter 7 case, which include:

  • Attorney’s fees: $1800.00 – $3500.00, depending on the complexity of the case
  • Court filing fee: $338.00 for both single filer and joint filers
  • Credit counseling course fees

Two credit counseling courses are required. The fee for each course is set by an independent course provider. A typical fee is $15.00. We can help you find a course provider.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Fees

Our office uses flat fee billing for the standard attorney services needed to prepare and confirm a Chapter 13 case, which include:

  • Attorney’s fees: $4000.00 – $6500.00, depending on complexity of the case
  • Court filing fee: $313.00 for both single filer and joint filer cases
  • Credit counseling course fees

Two credit counseling courses are required. The fee for each course is set by an independent course provider. A typical fee is $15.00. We can help you find a course provider.

Schedule a Free Consultation

To schedule a free consultation with Karen Ware, call 805-284-0760 or 818-668-9019 or use our online scheduling tool.