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14 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Battle Creek, MI
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Showing 14 bankruptcy lawyers in Battle Creek, MI
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Lawyer Wesley Todd
2 W Michigan Ave Suite 203, Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 267-1655 wesleytoddpllc.com
Lott Stacey
130 E Columbia Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-8222
McCroskey Law
395 S Shore Dr STE 308, Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 968-2215 mccroskeylaw.com
Matthew L. Glaser
2510 Capital Ave SW #103, Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 964-9035 rymaps.xyz
Michael B. Walling, PLC
4625 Beckley Rd Building 400 Ste 4003, Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 968-1101 wallinglawoffice.com
Kreis Enderle
1 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 966-3000 kreisenderle.com
Attorney Matthew X. Hauser
70 Michigan Ave Ste 450, Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 948-7740 matthewxhauser.com
Snyder Law
2510 Capital Ave SW #102, Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 964-1690
Robert J. Pleznac, Atty.
2510 Capital Ave SW #103, Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 979-1999 pleznacdebtlaw.com
Allison Greenlee Korr, Attorney at Law
4625 Beckley Rd Building 400, Ste 4003, Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 381-4473 greenleelaw.com
Richard A. Pattison, Attorney at Law
835 Golden Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 963-0603 richardapattison.wixsite.com
Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices
395 S Shore Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 963-3900 mielderlaw.com
Vandervoort Christ & Fisher: Karre Nelson
70 Michigan Ave Ste 450, Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-7000 vandervoortlaw.com
Vandervoort Christ & Fisher: Lucas David P
70 Michigan Ave Ste 450, Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-7000 vcflaw.com
If you are facing overwhelming debt in Battle Creek Michigan a bankruptcy lawyer can help you understand your options under federal law and Michigan exemptions. The Western District of Michigan Bankruptcy Court serves Calhoun County and handles cases filed in Battle Creek. A local attorney can guide you through the means test and asset protection rules specific to Michigan.
What Does a Bankruptcy Lawyer in Battle Creek Cost?
The cost of hiring a bankruptcy lawyer in Michigan typically ranges from 1,200 to 3,500 dollars for a Chapter 7 case and from 2,500 to 5,000 dollars for a Chapter 13 case. Court filing fees add 338 dollars for Chapter 7 and 313 dollars for Chapter 13. Some lawyers offer payment plans but you must pay most fees before filing. 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 types of bankruptcy can I file in Battle Creek Michigan?
Individuals in Battle Creek typically file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 liquidates non exempt assets to pay debts while Chapter 13 creates a repayment plan over three to five years. Michigan allows you to use state exemptions to protect certain property like your home and vehicle.
How long does a bankruptcy case take in Battle Creek Michigan?
A Chapter 7 case usually takes three to six months from filing to discharge. A Chapter 13 repayment plan lasts three to five years depending on your income and debt level. The Battle Creek bankruptcy court requires you to complete credit counseling before filing and a debtor education course after filing.
What are the Michigan specific bankruptcy exemptions I can use?
Michigan law allows you to exempt up to 36,900 dollars of equity in your home under the homestead exemption. You can also exempt up to 3,525 dollars in vehicle equity and up to 11,850 dollars in household goods. These amounts are adjusted periodically and you must use Michigan exemptions unless you have lived in another state recently.
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