How to Find a Bankruptcy Lawyer

If you are having financial troubles and worried about your ability to pay your bills going forward it might be advantageous of you to seek the aid of a bankruptcy attorney.  But, how do you go about seeking the right attorney for your situation?  Keep in mind that a bankruptcy attorney is someone who is licensed as an attorney in the state they practice and duly admitted to Federal court in the district they practice.

Where Do you Find a Bankruptcy Lawyer?

It is important to seek the aid on an experienced attorney who primarily practices in bankruptcy law rather than a general practitioner.  Bankruptcy can be a complex process and selecting a knowledgeable attorney who understands this area of law is critical.

Online Resources

A simple google search for a bankruptcy lawyer in your area should list a series of websites of lawyers who practice bankruptcy law.  For example, if you live in the Sacramento California area you may want to type in “Sacramento Bankruptcy Lawyer.”  Look for a lawyer who primarily practices bankruptcy, provides detailed information on his or her website, and who lists an attorney bio detailing his or her experience.

Lawyer Directories

You can also search the numerous lawyer directories.  Lawyer directories usually list detailed information about the lawyer’s qualifications and areas of practice.  For example, you can visit LawFirms and find a local bankruptcy lawyer in your area.

Yellow Pages

Before the advent of internet, attorneys had to rely upon word of mouth or yellow pages to reach potential clients.  While many attorneys still use the yellow pages, fewer are doing so as print is becoming more of a thing of the past.  You are unlikely to reach a lot of attorneys who feel that yellow pages are simply too expensive and provide less interactivity than internet resources.

Personal Referrals

A recommendation of an attorney who helped a friend or family member is also a great way to select a lawyer because you know that person was likely pleased with the work the lawyer did on their case.

Conclusion

The above resources are a great starting point for an individual to start the process of finding a bankruptcy lawyer.  Keep in mind that most bankruptcy attorneys offer free consultations so it may be advantageous for you to interview different attorneys until you find one who you feel most comfortable with.

Joshua Sutterfield is an experienced Sacramento Bankruptcy Lawyer in the Roseville, California area.  He is admitted to the California State Bar and Eastern District of California.  Nothing in this article should be construed as legal advice and should be used for informational purposes only.