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Showing 13 bankruptcy lawyers in Waukegan, IL
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Albarran & Mennie, P.C.
204 N West St, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 782-1111
albarranlaw.com
McCollum Hodgkinson & Nikitas, LLC.
415 Washington St Ste 103, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 641-2335
mhnfirm.com
Law Office of Robert Ritacca
5 S County St, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 244-2700
The Law Offices of Jason R. Mercure
33 N County St #200, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 336-4440
mercurelaw.com
Law Offices of Kristian V. Nordby
9 S County St, Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 639-3409
nordbylaw.com
Del Re Law Group, P.C
200 N Martin Luther King Jr Ave 2nd Floor, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 625-9800
daviddelrelaw.com
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
325 Washington St Ste 100, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 662-6925
pslegal.org
Marcelino Diaz Law Offices
5 S County St, Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 262-1038
David M. Siegel & Associates
2835 Belvidere Rd Ste 202, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 520-8100
davidmsiegel.com
Yolanda M Torrez Law Offices
225 N West St #2, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 244-2929
Shaw Law Ltd
33 N County St Ste 300, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 244-4696
shawlawltd.com
Saalfeld Harold M Disability Attorney
25 N County St Suite 2R, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 249-7538
The Burns Law Firm P.C.
25 N County St, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 782-1300
What Does a Bankruptcy Lawyer in Waukegan Cost?
The cost of hiring a bankruptcy lawyer in Illinois typically ranges from $1,200 to $3,500 for a Chapter 7 case and from $3,000 to $6,000 for a Chapter 13 case. Court filing fees are an additional $338 for Chapter 7 and $313 for Chapter 13. Some lawyers offer payment plans. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the income limits for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Illinois?
To qualify for Chapter 7 in Illinois, your household income must be below the state median for your family size. For a single person in 2024, the median is about $63,000 per year. If your income is higher, you may need to file Chapter 13 instead.
How long does a bankruptcy stay on my credit report in Illinois?
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy stays on your credit report for 10 years from the filing date. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy stays for 7 years. Illinois does not have a separate state law that changes this federal rule.
Can I keep my car if I file bankruptcy in Waukegan?
Yes, you can often keep your car if you use the Illinois motor vehicle exemption. This exemption protects up to $2,400 of equity in one vehicle. If you have a car loan, you may need to reaffirm the debt to keep the car.