Law Offices of Patel & Cardenas
“I was appreciative of the fact that he was honest about whether his help would be beneficial or not.”
Best Bankruptcy Lawyers in Newark, NJ
15 firms listed · 4 in Newark · 4 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Friscia & Associates
“I'm very grateful for the support I received during an important and stressful situation.”
Terry Law Group
“She was overall amazing and if you're in trouble with the law she is the person i recommend.”
Law Offices of Roger Chavez
“Roger was an absolute pleasure to work with, professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process.”
Lofaro & Headley
“He handled the transaction so smoothly with Power of Attorney and never left us hanging for a response.”
Serratelli Law Firm
“He is down to earth and empathetic but he is also a straight shooter and wont jerk you around or pull your leg just to take your case.”
The 15 firms listed for Newark, NJ 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: Newark, NJ
4 of the 15 firms we list are based in Newark; the other 11 serve Newark from towns including New York, NY (13 mi), Jersey City (5 mi) and Clifton (10 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,247 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "understanding", "communication" and "efficient". 4 are open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are bankruptcy (4), business bankruptcy (2), criminal defense (2), personal bankruptcy (2) and personal injury (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 46 years. 4 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans; 10 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. 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.
Do bankruptcy firms listed for Newark take bookings through their websites?
4 of the 15 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.
Fitzgerald & Associates
“I haven't started the process yet however I spoke with Mr Fitzgerald and he is so soft spoken, so empathetic that I couldn't resist.”
Rosenblum Law
“Answered all of our questions and made the whole process very easy.”
Jeffrey B. Peltz
“Made the process easy by breaking it down step by step & kept me informed of things via email and by phone.”
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Starr & Starr
“I had a wonderful experience and the best thing of all, I was dealing with my lawyer all the time no middle person.”
Middlebrooks Shapiro
“From the first conversation with Joseph I felt confident would be able to assist me in this case.”
Law Offices of Jeremias E. Batista
“Throughout my bankruptcy case, everything was explained clearly, and every time I called with questions, they were always attentive and thorough.”
Corash & Hollender
“I highly endorse these attorneys, professionalism is a key”
Midtown Bankruptcy - Law Offices of William Waldner
“William is excellent and helped me through every step of the process.”
David J. Doyaga, Attorneys at Law
“Special thanks to Cathy Nigro who from the first phone call was very dedicated, helpful and knowledgeable!”
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