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Find Bankruptcy Lawyers Near You in Merrillville, IN
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15 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Merrillville, IN
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Showing 15 bankruptcy lawyers in Merrillville, IN
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Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.
7915 W Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410
(888) 456-1953 infotapes.com
Moseley & Martinez
8002 Utah St, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 472-8391 moseleymartinez.com
Law Office of Weiss, Schmidgall and Hires, PC
6 W 73rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 736-5297 weissschmidgall.com
Gloyeski Law Office
1205 W Lincoln Hwy Suite 5, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 736-5600 gloyeskilaw.com
Fugate Law Firm
8105 Georgia St, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 947-7000 fugatelawfirm.com
Paul R Chael Trustee
401 W 84th Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-4015 pchael13.com
Calderaro & Kazmierczak, LLC
200 W 84th Dr C, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 250-6094 eckklaw.com
Whitten & Whitten
200 E 80th Pl #110, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 756-0555 kmslawoffice.net
Brian Smith Law Group, P.C.
2260 W 93rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-2051 bsmithlawgroup.com
Hodges & Davis PC
8700 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 641-8700 hodgesdavis.com
Schlyer & Associates P.C.
200 W 80th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 757-0225 wilsonnovak.com
Seth R. Buitendorp, Attorney at Law
7900 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 755-0400 attorneyseth.com
Gouveia & Associates
433 W 84th Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 736-6020
Chris Schmidgall
6 W 73rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 736-5297 weissschmidgall.com
Merrillville Indiana Bankruptcy Attorney - Seth R. Buitendorp
401 W 84th Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-4015
Bankruptcy lawyers in Merrillville Indiana help residents and businesses manage debt through federal bankruptcy laws. Indiana law requires credit counseling before filing. Local attorneys guide clients through the Northern District of Indiana bankruptcy court procedures in Hammond.
What Does a Bankruptcy Lawyer in Merrillville Cost?
Filing fees for Chapter 7 are currently three hundred thirty eight dollars and for Chapter 13 are three hundred thirteen dollars. Attorney fees in Indiana typically range from one thousand two hundred to three thousand five hundred dollars for a Chapter 7 case and from three thousand to six thousand dollars for a Chapter 13 case. Costs vary based on case complexity and attorney experience. This is general information 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 types of bankruptcy can I file in Merrillville?
Individuals commonly file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Chapter 7 liquidates assets to pay debts while Chapter 13 creates a repayment plan over three to five years. Businesses may also file Chapter 11 for reorganization.
Do I have to live in Merrillville to file there?
You must live in Indiana for at least 91 days before filing in the Northern District. Your case will be heard in the Hammond division if you reside in Lake County.
What property can I keep in an Indiana bankruptcy?
Indiana allows you to use state exemptions to protect certain assets. You can keep up to fifteen thousand dollars of equity in your home and up to four thousand dollars in a vehicle. Other exemptions cover household goods and retirement accounts.
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