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IllinoisConsumer Bankruptcy Lawyers in Charleston, Illinois

When an individual debtor can no longer meet his or her financial obligations, he or she may seek protection through a bankruptcy proceeding in Illinois.

When an individual files for bankruptcy, he or she will usually file for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Under a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the debtor's nonexempt assets are liquidated and his or her debts are paid off. Debts remaining after all nonexempt assets are liquidated are usually discharged.

Under a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the debtor is put on a court-ordered payment plan. Contact a bankruptcy attorney for legal advice on filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

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Roy Jackson Dent

Roy Jackson Dent
Brankey & Smith, P.C.
622 Jackson Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
Licensed for 26 years, Roy Jackson Dent is a Bankruptcy and Business Bankruptcy lawyer who attended IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law... read more >

Edward W Brankey

Edward W Brankey
Brankey & Smith, P.C.
622 Jackson Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
Edward W Brankey is a Consumer Bankruptcy lawyer who attended Southern Illinois College of Law... read more >

Marsha L Combs-Skinner

Marsha L Combs-Skinner
Law Offices of Marsha L. Combs-Skinner
P.O. Box 349
Newman, IL 61942
Licensed for 34 years, Marsha L Combs-Skinner is a Bankruptcy lawyer... read more >

William Kent Thomas

William Kent Thomas
Thomas & Lane
209 South Franklin Street
Robinson, IL 62454
Licensed for 52 years, William Kent Thomas is a Bankruptcy lawyer... read more >
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Consumer Bankruptcy Specialty Areas

Consumer Bankruptcy Certification

Board Certification in Consumer Bankruptcy Law - The American Board of Certification (ABC) is accredited by the ABA to certify attorneys as specialists in consumer bankruptcy law.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

NACBA serves the needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys and works to protect the rights of consumer debtors.


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