Bankruptcy & Debtor Assistance
Public Counsel’s Los Angeles Bankruptcy Clinic offers free 30-minute consultations with an attorney—via Zoom or in person—to help you understand your options and next steps. We provide counsel for straightforward Chapter 7 cases, limited guidance and referrals for Chapter 13 matters, advice for creditors, and connections to other legal or social-service resources. Consultations are by appointment only.
Visit our clinic page here for more info, self-help guides, and videos.
Many people in serious financial hardship are unsure whether bankruptcy is the right option or how it might affect their future. Others may encounter creditor misconduct or become victims of fraud by bankruptcy petition preparers, often without access to legal help.
Public Counsel’s Bankruptcy Assistance team provides free legal services to help individuals understand their rights, evaluate bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy options, and navigate the legal process. We also assist clients in addressing bankruptcy-related fraud and misconduct. Visit our services page to make an appointment and access legal resources, click here.
Resources
Browse step-by-step guides, sample pleadings, fill-able court forms, and links to key external resources—everything from Chapter 7 fee-waiver applications and “no-contact” letter templates to bankruptcy filing checklists and IRS tax-transcript requests—to help you prepare, file, and manage your bankruptcy case in the Central District of California. See the full library of bankruptcy resources here.
