Leeders Law
“He is a kind and compassionate person and an excellent communicator who responds promptly to any questions or concerns.”
Best Bankruptcy Lawyers in Chicago, IL
21 firms listed · all 21 in Chicago · 4 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · all 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers
“Victor the Paralegal they got me a excellent settlement and took care of my Dad, Grandmother, and my 3 sisters.”
Bentz Holguin Law Firm
“I would not hesitate to recommend this legal team to my family and friends.”
Leibowitz, Hiltz & Zanzig
“David was tenacious, patient, responsive, and dogged as he pursued claims over several years for the benefit of the estate, for the benefit of the creditors and the debtor.”
Robson & Lopez
“I gottta say it was a great experiance , explained everything basically felt very comfortable”
Law Office of Charles R. Bonini
“Not having much experience with dealing with lawyers I have found that Charles Bonini Law Office to be outstanding in every way Just made me feel ar ease with my situation Highly recommended Charles Bonini!”
The 21 firms listed for Chicago, IL handle debt and bankruptcy matters for people and businesses. What each states about filings, creditor representation and consultations comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Chicago, IL
All 21 firms we list here are in Chicago itself. We have 72 firms in Chicago on file; this page shows the highest-rated 21. The firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 10,967 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (94%) and quality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "expertise", "patient" and "understanding". 4 are open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are real estate (4), bankruptcy (3), estate planning (3), foreclosure defense (3) and student loans (3). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1995. 5 offer urgent consultations; 12 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Which bankruptcy firms listed for Chicago hold a free first meeting?
12 of the 21 firms on this page state a free initial consultation. In debt work that meeting is mostly fact gathering: what you earn, what you owe, what you own. Take a list of debts with balances and it becomes a useful hour rather than a sales pitch.
Westside Law Firm
“Straight forward no beating around the bush and always available to answer any questions or concerns you may have.”
EV Häs
“Damon has been great at making time to answer all my questions, keeping me informed and making sure I understand every step of the process.”
Debtpros - Wonais Law
“I had a very smooth transition thanks to John being my attorney hands on throughout this moment in life that isnt hard for anyone.”
JRQ & Associates
“He was so patient with us and explained everything in all the documents he provided to us.”
O'keefe, Rivera & Berk
“Both deals had complications, and Peter gave us good advice, was looking out for our interests, and kept things in perspective.”
Natkin Legal
“If you are looking for a good professional and responsible group of lawyers.”
Fonfrias Law Group
“He was available after my initial payment to answer any questions I had and to handle all court proceedings.”
Nery & Richardson
“This proved especially beneficial for clients who spoke only Spanish, as he could address all their concerns.”
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The Shimotake Law Firm
“The only Law Firm in Chicago that not trying to rip you off.”
Law Office of Michael A. Perez
“I'm grateful for the outstanding legal assistance I received in clearing my background from an order of protection.”
JP Legal
“She was very helpful and guided us through legal matters of home selling process for the closing.”
Consumer Law Group
“I was satisfied with the call”
CTM Legal Group
“If you're in need of help I highly recommend CTM Legal group, friendly, professional, lawyers, who are knowledgeable, extremely fast, and make it easy on you by taking care of every detail!!”
Deshur Law Firm
“Brian Deshur is very prompt and patient in answering questions and emails.”
Spalding Law Center
“I filed bankruptcy and Angela Spaulding help me in so many ways especially on payments she works with you and make sure you understand everything.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Chicago
- “John was extremely helpful, and very friendly. He helped me feel confident in filing for bankruptcy, and guided me through every step of the process.” — client of Debtpros - Wonais Law
- “Jessica is an outstanding bankruptcy attorney who demonstrated unwavering commitment and expertise throughout my case.” — client of Bentz Holguin Law Firm
- “I am extremely grateful for finding Terrance. He handled my bankruptcy quickly, professionally, and his legal advice was perfect.” — client of Leeders Law
- “I most definitely recommend Spalding law center to anyone who might be thinking about filing bankruptcy.” — client of Spalding Law Center
- “They made the whole process of bankruptcy more painless than I could imagine.” — client of Leibowitz, Hiltz & Zanzig
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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