Filing chapter 7 bankruptcy can be very expensive at a time when clients can least afford the expense. Accordingly, it’s important for prospective clients to understand the total cost of chapter 7 bankruptcy before hiring an attorney or filing a bankruptcy petition. <\/p>\n
The cost of filing chapter 7 bankruptcy can be broken down into 3 major expenses: (1) attorney fees, (2) the court filing fee & (3) minor expenses such as credit counseling and potentially the cost of obtaining a credit report and\/or tax transcripts.<\/p>\n
Bankruptcy attorneys usually charge a flat fee covering the services necessary for most clients to obtain a discharge order which will eliminate certain debts. Flat fees in Santa Rosa can range from $900 to well over $2,000. Among the lowest cost bankruptcy attorneys in Santa Rosa is Michael Benavides<\/a> who charges a flat fee of $900<\/strong>. <\/p>\n Bankruptcy attorney fees may or may not include additional costs such as the $335 court filing fee, credit counseling, or credit reports. Every client should understand what services the attorney fee covers before signing a representation agreement. <\/p>\nCourt Filing Fee<\/h2>\n