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Rank & Karnes Law
- Compassionate
- Informative
- Advice
“Kevin Rank regarding my mothers complicated and unique business matters after she was diagnosed with a terminal disease and unable to care for herself.”
Best Bankruptcy Lawyers in Salem, OR
24 firms listed · 5 in Salem · 1 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Michael Shurtleff - Bankruptcy Attorney
“If you are in need of a knowledgeable attorney and staff to help you the thru a difficult financial hardship, Salem Law LLC is a fantastic place to start.”
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Gunn & Gunn P.C, Salem Attorneys
- Information
- Patient
- Understanding
“Considering they got me off an apparent "endless cycle of probation" an worked w/ me via payment arrangements; as I do plan to use them near future to get my minimal criminal record expunged.”
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Law Office of Corey B. Smith
- Informative
- Stress
“First meeting with Corey today, we just started the process but so far he has been very informative and has helped tremendously with the stress of the unknown.”
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George E. Price, Attorney at Law
“Me and my wife have used George Price on several occasions for various legal problems and advice, he and his staff have always been courteous and professional and very knowledgeable on all of the different types of the law, I would recommend him if...”
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Michael D. O'Brien & Associates
- Court
- Call
- Paralegal
“The free video he provided as well as the free consultation with him answered my questions and educated me fully on the legal procedures, my rights, responsibilities and my options.”
The 24 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
5 of the 24 firms we list are based in Salem; the other 19 serve Salem from towns including Portland (46 mi), Beaverton (40 mi) and Gladstone (38 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,990 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (85%) and quality (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "understanding", "knowledge" and "patient". 1 is open around the clock; 4 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are bankruptcy (2), consumer litigation (2), criminal defense (2), estate planning (2) and foreclosure defense (2). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 150 years. 1 offers urgent consultations; 15 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 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?
15 of the 24 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.
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Brown , Tarlow, Bridges & Palmer
- Planning
- Duties
- Information
“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.”
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Pacific Cascade Legal
- Phone
- Team
- Questions
“I have yet to meet anyone in person yet, however when I spoke with them via phone, He was Extremely helpful (especially when he knew that neither he nor his firm would be able to assist me in my matters) for reasons that made perfect sense.”
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Law Office of Laura L Donaldson
- Law Firm
- Knowledge
- Decision
“Once I was able to get them all of the necessary paperwork, they jumped into action and within about 6 months, everything was wrapped up and I no longer have to deal with the IRS!”
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Lawrence E. Sherris, Attorney at Law
“He saved us tons of money and I will be forever in debt to him..”
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Elzinga & Associates
- Results
- Patient
- Understand
“And, I can fully support and endorse Ronn Elzinga as an extremely able and intelligent attorney that can help you resolve your difficulties when it comes to overwhelming financial situations.”
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The Law Offices of Alexzander C. J. Adams
- Life
- Call
- Financial
“Alexzander Adams is a very good lawyer, very knowledgeable and I will certainly keep his firm in mind next time I need skilled representation in the court room.”
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Brian Wheeler Attorney At Law
- Advice
- Stress
- Fees
“Filing bankruptcy is a very trying and stressful time in anyone's life, working with Brian and the way he handles his clients made this a much easier experience to deal with.”
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Law Offices of Adam M. Weiner
“2 years later I found an account I owed money on for the rest of the contract that hadn't been included in the bankruptcy as mine because it was on my mom's bank account.”
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Zaro Law
- Dollars
- Review
- Debt
“In what was already a stressfull and unpleasant time, my wife and I had to file for bankruptcy, and I couldn't have hoped for a more positive experience than we had with Lara.”
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Jessica Nomie Law
- Patient
- Mind
- Financial
“She has also enrolled me in a program that educate me and help me reach a healthy credit score and inform me of the delicate path to make better financial decisions.”
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Lyndon Ruhnke
- Questions
- Book
- Outcome
“As our panic, fear and stress was eating us alive, he would always be available by phone for support and advice/guidance to help us see the way through it all.”
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Hackett Law Firm
- Stress
- Fees
- Feel
“They explained the process, provided direction to complete the necessary paperwork, corrected any of my errors, and always promptly communicated in a polite, professional manner.”
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Olsendaines
- Knowledge
- Stress
- Understanding
“Everyone here has one thing in common, their commitment to helping their clients and achieving full resolution to client issues they are presented with.”
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Hutchinson Legal Services
- Explanations
- Legal Assistant
- Feel
“And Ali, she never gets frustrated even after a million questions and even the same question over and over lol I'm really grateful to be done and thankful for how smooth they make.”
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Christopher J. Kane
- Payments
- Solution
- Compassionate
“I felt so safe communicating with him about any issues I had and when I thought I had lost it all, he came through with the best solution for my unique situation.”
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Anthony H B Wilson
- Case
- Custody
- Information
“Found Tony threw the legal service my job offers and he was helpful and I especially like that he followed up to make sure I was good and there were no problems.”
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Kelly D. Jones
- Court
- Knowledge
- Questions
“He seems to have a true compassion for people while having a vast knowledge and interest in law, the two things that make a diligent and dependable attorney.”
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John Wittrock
“He was honest, spent time answering a few questions, and ultimately determined I may be better served by an attorney practicing in a different area of law.”
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