Best Bankruptcy Lawyers in Salem, OR

10 firms listed · 4 in Salem · 1 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Law Office of Corey B. Smith

Law Office of Corey B. Smith

4.9 53 reviews
“The staff were knowledgeable, responsive, and helpful, and Corey did a great job walking us through the process and handling our case.”
BBB A+Since 1996
868 Commercial St NE
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Gunn & Gunn P.C, Salem Attorneys

Gunn & Gunn P.C, Salem Attorneys

4.8 92 reviews
“I was provided with copies of everything, as well as the original document at closure”
Since 2014Family-owned
3635 Liberty Rd S
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Rank & Karnes Law

Rank & Karnes Law

4.9 83 reviews
“I'm 100% satisfied and I would always recommend this firm to anyone wanting a straightforward solution.”
Free consultationServes Oregon, Washington40+ years
2701 12th St SE
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Michael Shurtleff - Bankruptcy Attorney

Michael Shurtleff - Bankruptcy Attorney

5.0 125 reviews
“They provided clear, consistent communication, guidance on organizing my documentation, and help preparing for my 341 meeting”
Free consultationSince 2012
3040 Commercial St SE
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Michael D. O'Brien & Associates

Michael D. O'Brien & Associates

4.8 57 reviews
“From the first phone call they put you at ease, I was worried, had anxiety, and felt helpless from the debt I was in ,but after talking with the team as things moved along the weight of the debt lifted.”
Free consultationServes Portland, Clackamas +2Since 2004
Portland, OR · 46 mi from Salem
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Brown , Tarlow, Bridges & Palmer

Brown , Tarlow, Bridges & Palmer

4.4 46 reviews
“If you're looking for an attorney to represent you that will be prompt, responsive, caring, and efficient then Stephen with Newberg Law is a great choice.”
Serves Yamhill County, Oregon, Marion County, Oregon, Polk County, OregonSince 1972Free consultation
Newberg, OR · 26 mi from Salem
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The 10 firms listed for Salem, OR 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: Salem, OR

4 of the 10 firms we list are based in Salem; the other 6 serve Salem from towns including Gladstone (38 mi), Newberg (26 mi) and Tualatin (34 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 982 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "understanding" and "knowledge". 1 is open on Saturdays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are bankruptcy (2), criminal defense (2), estate planning (2) and foreclosure defense (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 53 years. 5 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 10 of the firms on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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.

Which bankruptcy firms listed for Salem hold a free first meeting?

5 of the 10 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.

Law Office of Laura L Donaldson

Law Office of Laura L Donaldson

5.0 35 reviews
“Working with Laura & her team was very smooth while going through a challenging personal situation.”
Payment plansOregon Bar since 2002NACBA memberServes Oregon, Western Washington +2Since 2001
Gladstone, OR · 38 mi from Salem
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Pacific Cascade Legal

Pacific Cascade Legal

4.8 29 reviews
“They were kind, communicative, helpful and especially someone who has never gone through bankruptcy before.”
Free phone consultationNo fee unless you winSe habla españolServes Oregon, WashingtonSince 2014
Tualatin, OR · 34 mi from Salem
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Lawrence E. Sherris, Attorney at Law

Lawrence E. Sherris, Attorney at Law

5.0 1 review
“He saved us tons of money and I will be forever in debt to him..”
Since 2004
Gladstone, OR · 38 mi from Salem
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Zaro Law

Zaro Law

5.0 88 reviews
“The best decision I made was reaching out and working with this team for help navigating a tough season in life.”
Free phone consultationSince 2019
Tigard, OR · 37 mi from Salem
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