Bankruptcy
Overview
Public Counsel runs the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Clinic at the Roybal Federal Building. The Bankruptcy Clinic provides free 30-minute consultations with an attorney via Zoom or in-person (masks required) by appointment only. Appointments are required to receive a consultation. If you do not have an appointment, we cannot guarantee assistance.
We provide help with:
- Chapter 7: Counsel & advice for simple matters, referrals for complex cases
- Chapter 13: Referrals, information, limited counseling
- Creditors: Counsel & advice, referrals
- Other: Information and referrals for other legal matters and social services
Learn more about bankruptcy by reviewing our instructional videos, click below for more information:
Apply for help: (Individuals may only sign up for one appointment at a time. Scheduling multiple appointments will result in the cancellation of all but the earliest selected appointment.)
If you do not have an appointment (or the appointment time you would like is not available) and would like to walk-in to our remote or in-person clinic during the Bankruptcy Clinic operating hours on Mondays (remote only) and Wednesdays (remote or in-person) from 9:30am-12pm & 1pm-3:30pm please feel free to use the Zoom meeting information to join at https://publiccounsel-org.zoom.us/j/86336033720 or dial in at 1 (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 8633 6033 720 # Password: 1 (No guarantees we will be able to see you or give you a full 30 minute appointment.) You must complete an online intake before attending the clinic as a walk-in.
Sponsored by Public Counsel, the Central District of California Attorney Admissions Fund, the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Association (“CDCBAA”), and the Self-Represented Litigants Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Section
Bankruptcy Clinic
Roybal Courthouse and Federal Building
255 East Temple Street, Terrace Level Room 100
Los Angeles, CA 90012
