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5 Best Bankruptcy Lawyers in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Lorian Hartfield
By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Filing for bankruptcy in Chicago means picking a lawyer while wage garnishment or a looming foreclosure date is already ticking. One name on this list, UpRight Law, has logged 1,717 reviews, the deepest history here by a wide margin, but its 4.0 rating trails two smaller firms that each hold a perfect 5.0. That gap between volume and polish is the real decision to make before you call a bankruptcy lawyer in Chicago.

Short answer: For most Chicago Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings, Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. is the safe default: a perfect 5.0 rating across 745 reviews and decades of local case volume. If you want a smaller, more hands-on office, Get Filed (4.9, 181 reviews) and Westside Law Firm (5.0, 95 reviews) both get singled out by name in their reviews for direct attorney access rather than a call center.
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Chicago Bankruptcy Firms, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. 5.0 ★ 745 Overall / high-volume Chapter 7 and 13 View ›
2 UpRight Law 4.0 ★ 1,717 National-scale filings with the most Google history View ›
3 Get Filed 4.9 ★ 181 Direct attorney access, smaller caseload View ›
4 Bentz Holguin Law Firm, LLC 4.9 ★ 122 Complex or reinstated cases View ›
5 Westside Law Firm 5.0 ★ 95 West Side residents, solo-attorney relationship View ›
5 Best Bankruptcy Lawyers in Chicago (2026)

Who's on this list, and why

Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.

5.0745 Google reviews

Peter Francis Geraci Law is a Loop bankruptcy and personal injury firm with a large enough team that reviewers regularly name several different attorneys and case managers handling their filings. The firm works both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases and keeps extended weekday hours, including Saturday mornings, which matters when a filing deadline is close. It's one of the older, more established bankruptcy practices operating downtown.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly praise specific attorneys (Kyle, Alan, Matt Fern) for explaining the process step by step
  • Described as responsive and organized even for stressful, multi-part filings
  • Open Saturday mornings, useful for people juggling work schedules
  • 745 reviews with a 97% five-star share, a large and consistently positive sample
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating5 / 5
Review volume745 · 93th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The rating and review depth here are hard to beat for a general-practice bankruptcy filing. It's the safest first call if you're not sure which firm fits your situation.

Website+1888-456-1953 Directions

55 E Monroe St Ste 3400, Chicago, IL 60603

UpRight Law logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

UpRight Law

4.01,717 Google reviews

UpRight Law operates as a national bankruptcy platform with a Loop office, connecting clients to local attorneys through an app-based document collection process. It's built for volume, and the review count on this page reflects that: 1,717 reviews is more than any other firm here, several times over. Reviewers describe working directly with an assigned attorney once the intake process is complete.

What people praise

  • By far the deepest review history on this page, so there's a large sample to judge from
  • App-based document upload gets praised for making paperwork simple
  • Several reviewers highlight a specific attorney who explained each step clearly

Worth knowing

  • A meaningful share of the 1,717 reviews describe slow refund processing after a case doesn't move forward
  • Rating sits a full point below several smaller firms on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4 / 5
Review volume1,717 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 years ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown71% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The volume here is real, and so is the 4.0 average behind it. Worth considering if you want a national brand, but read the refund-related reviews before signing anything.

Website+1888-408-9779 Directions

79 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603

Get Filed logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Get Filed

4.9181 Google reviews

Get Filed Bankruptcy Attorneys is a smaller Loop practice offering same-day filing consultations and flexible payment options for clients who qualify. Its own site promises free consultations and flat-fee options for straightforward cases, and reviewers describe working closely with the same one or two staff members, Linda and Mike, throughout a filing rather than being passed between departments.

What people praise

  • Reviewers single out Linda and Mike by name across multiple reviews for patience and clear explanations
  • Praised for reasonable pricing relative to other quotes clients received
  • Same-day scheduling appears frequently in reviews
  • 4.9 rating across 181 reviews with 94% five-star
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume181 · 88th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick if you want a smaller shop where the same person handles your case start to finish, without the volume of a bigger firm.

Website+1312-662-1480 Directions

53 W Jackson Blvd #628, Chicago, IL 60604

Bentz Holguin Law Firm, LLC logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Bentz Holguin Law Firm, LLC

4.9122 Google reviews

Bentz Holguin Law Firm is a Loop office run by a small team, with reviewers consistently naming the same husband-and-wife pairing, Adam and Jessica Holguin, handling filings from intake through discharge. The firm accepts documentation electronically and reviewers describe cases that needed correcting or reinstating after a prior misstep being brought back on track quickly.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe fully electronic document submission, useful for people who can't easily get downtown
  • One reviewer's case was reinstated and discharged faster than expected after an early filing error
  • Consistent 5-star praise for the same two attorneys across multiple years of reviews

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the top names here, so there's less history to judge consistency
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume122 · 83th
Confidencemoderate
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Good fit if your case has an extra wrinkle, like a prior missed deadline, and you want an attorney who's shown they can recover a case that's already gone sideways.

Website+1312-647-2116 Directions

27 N Wacker Dr Ste 310, Chicago, IL 60606

Westside Law Firm logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Westside Law Firm

5.095 Google reviews

Westside Law Firm is a single-attorney bankruptcy practice run by Brian, serving Chicago's West Side out of a Madison Street office. Reviewers describe direct text and phone access to Brian himself, including for out-of-state or overseas clients, rather than working through a larger staff. The firm handles standard Chapter 7 filings for individuals navigating debt, wage garnishment, and repossession concerns.

What people praise

  • Reviewers consistently reach Brian directly by text or phone, even outside normal hours
  • One reviewer filed and was discharged from overseas active duty with full remote support
  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 95 reviews, with only a single 4-star outlier
  • Praised for no hidden costs and clear upfront pricing discussions

Worth knowing

  • One-attorney operation, so availability may be tighter during a heavy caseload
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating5 / 5
Review volume95 · 75th
Confidencemoderate
Recency10 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: If you want one attorney who personally knows your file from the first call to discharge, this is the name reviewers point to most directly.

Website+1312-344-3759 Directions

2442 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612

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How we rank these firms

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume measures how many clients have actually left feedback, ranked against the other firms on this page. Confidence weighs the rating against that volume, since five reviews and 1,700 reviews aren’t equally trustworthy. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No firm can pay to change any of these four numbers.

What does a bankruptcy filing cost in Chicago? (2026)

Attorney fees for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings vary by case complexity, whether you qualify for a payment plan, and which chapter applies to your situation. None of the firms on this page publish a fixed local fee schedule we can verify, so we’re not listing numbers here. Get Filed’s own reviews mention flexible payment options and reasonable pricing relative to other quotes, but always ask for a written quote before you retain anyone.

Serving all of Chicago

These firms cluster around the Loop, from Monroe Street to LaSalle and Jackson Boulevard, with Westside Law Firm covering the Madison Street corridor on the city’s West Side. Most offer phone or video consultations, so if you’re searching for a bankruptcy lawyer near me in Chicago, distance from downtown matters less than which firm actually calls you back first.

What to ask before you hire a bankruptcy lawyer

  • Which chapter of bankruptcy do you think fits my situation, and why?
  • Is your fee flat or hourly, and what’s included in the retainer?
  • What happens to my case if I miss a payment on the retainer?
  • Will I work with you directly, or be handed off to a case manager?
  • How long does a typical Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 case take at your firm?
  • What happens to wage garnishment or collection calls once you’re retained?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these Chicago bankruptcy lawyers?

We pulled real Google ratings, review counts, and review text for bankruptcy attorneys operating in Chicago, then ranked them by a mix of rating, review volume, and how recently people are still leaving feedback.

How often is this list updated?

This page was last verified in August 2026 against live Google data, and we recheck it periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Should I file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 in Chicago?

That depends on your income relative to Illinois’s median household income and what assets you’re trying to protect. Several firms on this page, including Bentz Holguin, mention means-test guidance in their reviews, but only a consultation with a licensed attorney can tell you which chapter fits your case.

Do I need to visit an office in person to file for bankruptcy in Chicago?

Not always. Several firms here, including Bentz Holguin and Westside Law Firm, handle documentation electronically and describe remote or out-of-state clients in their reviews, though a court appearance or 341 meeting may still be required.

The bottom line

Peter Francis Geraci Law is the safest default for most Chicago bankruptcy filings, with a perfect rating over a large, consistent review base. If you’d rather work with one attorney directly through a smaller shop, Get Filed or Westside Law Firm are the names reviewers keep coming back to by name.

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