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Directory of bankruptcy lawyers in Erie, Pennsylvania. Verify credentials with the state bar before hiring.
20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Erie, PA
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Showing 20 bankruptcy lawyers in Erie, PA
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Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C.
2525 W 26th St, Erie, PA 16506
(814) 402-8826 yourerielawyers.com
Sebald, Hackwelder & Knox
137 E 13th St, Erie, PA 16503
(814) 480-0575 defenselawyerserie.com
Panighetti Law
3820 Liberty St Suite 203, Erie, PA 16509
(814) 806-6385 panighettilaw.com
Seelinger Law
5148 Peach St #330, Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-6670 seelingerlaw.com
Foster Law Offices, LLC
5614 Peach St, Erie, PA 16509
(814) 455-5890 mrdebtbuster.com
Law Offices of Bruce G. Sandmeyer, Esq.
1001 State St # 1400, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 616-2928 brucegsandmeyer.com
Northwestern Legal Services
1314 Griswold Plaza Suite 103, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 452-6949 nwls.org
Tina M Fryling, Esq.
4258 W 12th St, Erie, PA 16505
(814) 450-5161 frylingatlaw.com
Hopkins Law Office
333 State St #203, Erie, PA 16507
(814) 455-3100 damonhopkinslaw.net
MP2 Placidi & Parini
502 W 7th St, Erie, PA 16502
(814) 452-2222 erieinjuryattorney.com
Carney & Good
254 W 6th St, Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-5004 carneyandgood.com
Marsh Spaeder Baur Spaeder & Schaaf LLP
300 State St # 300, Erie, PA 16507
(814) 456-5301 marshlaw.com
Quinn Law Firm
2222 W Grandview Blvd, Erie, PA 16506
(814) 806-2518 quinnfirm.com
Elderkin Law Firm
456 W 6th St, Erie, PA 16507
(814) 456-4000 elderkinlaw.com
Steidl & Steinberg
1834, 1001 State St # 1400, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 451-1131 goodbyedebt.com
Amicangelo & Theisen
1314 Griswold Plaza 3rd floor, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-1314 amicangelotheisen.com
Erie County Bar Association
429 W 6th St, Erie, PA 16507
(814) 459-3111 eriebar.com
MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP
100 State St # 700, Erie, PA 16507
(814) 870-7600 macdonaldillig.com
Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C.
120 W 10th St, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 459-2800 kmgslaw.com
Graml Michael J
714 Sassafras St, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 459-8288 michaelgramllaw.com
If you live in Erie Pennsylvania and face overwhelming debt a bankruptcy lawyer can help you understand your options. Pennsylvania law allows you to keep certain property through state exemptions which differ from federal exemptions. A local attorney familiar with the Erie County court can guide you through the process of filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
What Does a Bankruptcy Lawyer in Erie Cost?
The cost to hire a bankruptcy lawyer in Erie Pennsylvania typically ranges from one thousand two hundred to three thousand five hundred dollars for a Chapter 7 case. Chapter 13 cases often cost more because they require ongoing court filings and plan management. Court filing fees are separate and currently cost three hundred thirty eight dollars for Chapter 7 and three hundred ten dollars for Chapter 13. These amounts can change and each case is different. 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 types of bankruptcy can I file in Erie Pennsylvania?
In Erie you can file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy which wipes out most unsecured debts or Chapter 13 bankruptcy which sets up a repayment plan over three to five years. Your lawyer will help you decide which option fits your income and debt level.
How long does a bankruptcy case take in Erie County?
A Chapter 7 case in Erie County typically takes three to six months from filing to discharge. Chapter 13 cases last the length of your repayment plan usually three to five years. The court requires a credit counseling course before filing and a debtor education course after.
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