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24 firms listed · 6 in Independence · 2 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
The 24 firms listed for Independence, MO 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.

6 of the 24 firms we list are based in Independence; the other 18 serve Independence from towns including Kansas City, MO (11 mi), Lee's Summit (12 mi) and Blue Springs (7 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,301 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (88%) and quality (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "understanding", "patient" and "communication". 2 are open on Saturdays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are bankruptcy (3), business law (2), car accidents (2), estate planning (2) and motorcycle accidents (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 35 years. 11 offer a free initial consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
2 of the 24 firms on this page publish an online booking link. It is a quieter way to start than a phone call, which matters while creditors are still chasing you. The form usually asks for a rough total of what you owe, so have a figure ready even if it is approximate.
- “Rachel and Barb not only know every nook and cranny of bankruptcy, but they provide a soft place to land every step of the way.” — client of Foley Law - KC Bankruptcy
- “Bankruptcy is scary and I felt I was in the most confident hands with their law firm.” — client of Cook Ellis
- “Attorney Marshall has exemplified professionalism from our first phone call to the end of our bankruptcy case!” — client of Stephen Marshall Law
- “Their knowledge and experience in dealing with recent changes to bankruptcy law was particularly helpful.” — client of Sader Law Firm
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.