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15 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
St. Charles, IL
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Showing 15 bankruptcy lawyers in St. Charles, IL
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Nowling Law
2560 Foxfield Rd Unit #350, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 254-5004 nowlinglaw.com
The Law Office of Kelley V. Flinn
310 S 1st St, St. Charles, IL 60174
(331) 422-0632 kflinnlaw.com
Law Offices of Justin J. Sather
100 Illinois St Ste 200, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 395-7988 justinsatherlaw.com
Goostree Law Group - Kane County
555 S Randall Rd STE 200, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-4800 familydivorcelaw.com
Peskind Law Firm
2445 Dean St suite e, St. Charles, IL 60175
(630) 444-0701 peskindlaw.com
Scott W. Sheen & Associates, P.C.
713 E Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 443-6200 sheenlaw.com
Strohschein Law Group, LLC
455 Dunham Rd #200, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 377-3241 strohscheinlawgroup.com
Hipple Law P.C.
100 Illinois St Ste 200, St. Charles, IL 60174
(847) 787-7179 hipplelaw.com
Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC
250 W River Dr #2a, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 665-7300 mkfmlaw.com
Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, LLC - St. Charles Office
440 S 3rd St Ste 201, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 888-0017 lawbhh.com
Thomas F. Fezzey - Attorney At Law
4N645 School Rd, St. Charles, IL 60175
(630) 909-0909 fezzey.com
Sterling Lawyers, LLC
303 N 2nd St Ste 28, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 349-6797 sterlinglawyers.com
Hower Law Firm LLC
2445 Dean St STE H, St. Charles, IL 60175
(630) 797-5505 howerlawfirm.com
O'Flaherty Law
1121 E Main St Ste. 202, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 593-7296 oflaherty-law.com
Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices
555 S Randall Rd #101, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 410-9176 mevorahlaw.com
If you live in St. Charles Illinois and face overwhelming debt a bankruptcy lawyer can help you understand your options. Illinois law allows you to file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in the Northern District of Illinois. A local attorney can guide you through the means test and exemptions specific to Illinois.
What Does a Bankruptcy Lawyer in St. Charles Cost?
The cost of hiring a bankruptcy lawyer in Illinois varies by case complexity and location. For a simple Chapter 7 filing attorney fees typically range from $1,200 to $3,500. Chapter 13 fees are higher often between $3,000 and $6,000 because of the longer court supervision. Court filing fees are currently $338 for Chapter 7 and $313 for Chapter 13. These amounts do not include credit counseling or debtor education course fees which cost about $20 to $50 each. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the income limits for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Illinois?
To qualify for Chapter 7 in Illinois you must pass the means test which compares your income to the median income for a household of your size in Illinois. For cases filed after May 1 2024 the median income for a single person is about $66,000 and for a family of four it is about $96,000. If your income is above the median you may still qualify after deducting allowed expenses.
What property can I keep in a St. Charles bankruptcy?
Illinois allows you to use either the state exemptions or the federal exemptions. Under Illinois law you can protect up to $15,000 in home equity and up to $4,000 in a vehicle. You can also keep necessary household goods and retirement accounts up to certain limits.
How long does a bankruptcy case take in Kane County?
A Chapter 7 case typically takes 3 to 6 months from filing to discharge. A Chapter 13 case involves a repayment plan lasting 3 to 5 years. Court hearings for St. Charles residents are held at the Kane County Courthouse in Geneva Illinois.
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