An Overview Of The Average Bankruptcy Attorney in Sacramento, CA

While all bankruptcy attorneys have their own unique characteristics, there are some common elements that make up the average bankruptcy attorney in Sacramento.  For instance, most Sacramento bankruptcy attorneys attended a law school within the greater Sacramento area.  Furthermore, many bankruptcy attorneys in Sacramento practice consumer bankruptcy law, while only a few practice chapter 11 corporate reorganization.  Lastly, the average bankruptcy attorney in Sacramento charges flat fees for chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.

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In terms of education, most bankruptcy attorneys in Sacramento attended a local law school.  If you are fortunate your Sacramento bankruptcy attorney attended U.C. Davis School of Law, but more likely than not your local bankruptcy attorney attended a lower tiered law school in the greater Sacramento area. 

Most bankruptcy attorneys in Sacramento practice consumer bankruptcy law, helping debtors in financial hardship reduce or eliminate debt through chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy.  A few attorneys practice chapter 11 bankruptcy law.

The average bankruptcy attorney in Sacramento does not typically charge by the hour for chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy representation.  Consumer bankruptcy attorneys normally charge a flat rate for consumer bankruptcy cases with an additional hourly rate for certain services.  At times, a seemingly cheap attorney may prove to be an expensive attorney once the specifics of the representation agreement come to light. For instance, the several hundred dollar filing fee and other necessary expenses may be excluded from the attorney's quote and fee.   Be sure to clarify what is and is not included in a Sacramento bankruptcy attorney's fee before signing a representation agreement.  Some deceptive attorneys try to conceal certain fees in their low-ball quote.  If a bankruptcy attorney tries this you may want t to consider finding a more honest honest lawyer.  You do not want to hire a bad attorney and be stuck with their poor service throughout the duration of your bankruptcy.  Instead, hire a bankruptcy attorney that adds value to your case and who will be available to you throughout the bankruptcy process.