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Bankruptcy Lawyers in Albuquerque, NM: 2026 rankings

22 bankruptcy lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Albuquerque: McCook Law Firm, LLC, LFR Score 71/100; 4.9★ from 193 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: Elias Law, 104 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 22 ranked after McCook Law Firm, LLC; ranked #7.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

22 Albuquerque bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 22 rated law firms.

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Albuquerque at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Albuquerque at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1McCook Law Firm, LLC714.9★ (193)AlbuquerqueSatTop score
2MELWANI LAW P.C.674.9★ (103)Albuquerque——
3Erenio (Ernie) Gutierrez Jr., Attorney at Law P.C.664.9★ (34)AlbuquerqueSat—
4Turnaround Bankruptcy665.0★ (26)AlbuquerqueSat · Evenings—
5Merrie Chappell Law PC654.8★ (38)Albuquerque——
6Ron Holmes Law Office644.7★ (35)Albuquerque——
7Elias Law644.1★ (104)Albuquerque—Most reviews
8Affordable Law, PC644.6★ (37)Albuquerque——
9Diane Webb Attorney At Law, PC644.5★ (8)Albuquerque——
10Rudolph B. Chavez Attorney At Law634.4★ (26)Albuquerque——

All 22 bankruptcy lawyers in Albuquerque, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Albuquerque

    #1 McCook Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Albuquerque

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 193 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 193 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    500 Marquette Ave NW Ste 1200, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    View profile for McCook Law Firm, LLC(888) 397-0510

  2. #2 MELWANI LAW P.C.

    Based in Albuquerque

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10749 Prospect Ave NE F, Albuquerque, NM 87112
    View profile for MELWANI LAW P.C.(505) 323-5800

  3. #3 Erenio (Ernie) Gutierrez Jr., Attorney at Law P.C.

    Based in Albuquerque

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 12 PM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2701 San Pedro Dr NE Suite#7, Albuquerque, NM 87110
    View profile for Erenio (Ernie) Gutierrez Jr., Attorney at Law P.C.(505) 345-9394

  4. #4 Turnaround Bankruptcy

    Based in Albuquerque

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9400 Holly Ave NE Bldg 4, Albuquerque, NM 87122
    View profile for Turnaround Bankruptcy(505) 944-2494

  5. #5 Merrie Chappell Law PC

    Based in Albuquerque

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9201 Montgomery Blvd NE Bldg. 1 Suite 3, Albuquerque, NM 87111
    View profile for Merrie Chappell Law PC(505) 289-1922

  6. #6 Ron Holmes Law Office

    Based in Albuquerque

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    320 Gold Ave SW #1111, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    View profile for Ron Holmes Law Office(505) 268-3999

  7. #7 Elias Law

    Based in Albuquerque

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 104 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    111 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
    View profile for Elias Law(505) 888-8888

  8. #8 Affordable Law, PC

    Based in Albuquerque

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1128 Pennsylvania St NE Ste 210, Albuquerque, NM 87110
    View profile for Affordable Law, PC(505) 633-8723

  12. #12 Findlay & Dziak, LLC

    Based in Albuquerque

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3500 Comanche Rd NE Ste B, Albuquerque, NM 87107
    View profile for Findlay & Dziak, LLC(505) 234-7007

  14. #14 Bankruptcy Law Center and Mike Lash, Esq.

    Based in Albuquerque

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3003 Louisiana Blvd NE Second Floor, Albuquerque, NM 87110
    View profile for Bankruptcy Law Center and Mike Lash, Esq.(505) 843-7071

  15. #15 Law Office of Jason Cline

    Based in Albuquerque

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Law Office of Jason Cline(505) 595-0110

  16. Based in Albuquerque

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    122 10th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    View profile for Bankruptcy Legal Services(505) 248-1111

  17. #17 Tal Young, P.C.

    Based in Albuquerque

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8650 Alameda Blvd NE #206e, Albuquerque, NM 87122
    View profile for Tal Young, P.C.(505) 247-0007

  18. #18 Gary Lakin PC

    Based in Albuquerque

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6727 Academy Rd NE Ste B, Albuquerque, NM 87109
    View profile for Gary Lakin PC(505) 828-0400

  20. #20 Baca Law Offices

    Based in Los Lunas, 20 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2210 Sun Rnch Vlg Lp Ste C, Los Lunas, NM 87031
    View profile for Baca Law Offices(505) 659-1133

Also serving Albuquerque

20 more bankruptcy lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked bankruptcy lawyers serving Albuquerque
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amparo Alevante Law Firm4.9★ (1,629)In Albuquerque
Attorney Dean Boyd, PLLC4.8★ (68)In Albuquerque
Bill Gordon & Associates4.4★ (236)In Albuquerque
Davis Miles, PLLC4.3★ (96)In Albuquerque
Feferman, Warren & Mattison4.4★ (56)In Albuquerque
Glenn Smith Valdez5.0★ (2,594)In Albuquerque
Justice Legal Group4.2★ (186)In Albuquerque
Law 4 Small Business (L4SB)4.5★ (95)In Albuquerque
Law Offices of Erika E Anderson4.5★ (137)In Albuquerque
Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys4.7★ (467)In Albuquerque
Michael Armstrong Law4.4★ (95)In Albuquerque
New Mexico Financial & Estate Planning Attorneys4.6★ (60)In Albuquerque
Peake Law Firm5.0★ (160)In Albuquerque
Sanchez Legal Team4.9★ (61)In Albuquerque
Senior Citizens Law Office3.4★ (65)In Albuquerque
Singleton Schreiber5.0★ (62)In Albuquerque
State Bar of New Mexico3.4★ (99)In Albuquerque
Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C.5.0★ (166)In Albuquerque
The Law Office of Anthony Griego, LLC4.8★ (128)In Albuquerque
The Moses Law Firm4.1★ (54)In Albuquerque

How we ranked Albuquerque bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 22 Albuquerque bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Albuquerque data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a bankruptcy lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many bankruptcy law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the lawyer, not only staff, will review your forms and go with you to the meeting of creditors.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a bankruptcy lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Which chapter fits my situation, and why?
  • Which of my property is exempt?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Bankruptcy lawyers in Albuquerque: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Albuquerque?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Albuquerque, NM is McCook Law Firm, LLC with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 4.9★ from 193 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 6 PM. MELWANI LAW P.C. (#2) and Erenio (Ernie) Gutierrez Jr., Attorney at Law P.C. (#3) follow. We ranked 22 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Albuquerque?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 22 bankruptcy lawyers serving Albuquerque, NM. 21 of them are based in Albuquerque; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Albuquerque work on weekends?

4 of 22 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are McCook Law Firm, LLC (#1), Erenio (Ernie) Gutierrez Jr., Attorney at Law P.C. (#3) and Turnaround Bankruptcy (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Albuquerque bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 22 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Albuquerque is 4.5★, with a median of 25 reviews. McCook Law Firm, LLC has the most, 193 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank bankruptcy lawyers?

Each bankruptcy lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do bankruptcy lawyers outside Albuquerque count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Albuquerque city center, our service radius for bankruptcy lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can bankruptcy lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do bankruptcy lawyers in Albuquerque, NM charge?

Consumer bankruptcy lawyers usually charge a flat fee for Chapter 7; Chapter 13 fees are often paid partly through the repayment plan and are reviewed by the court. Under federal law they must give you written disclosures and a written contract (11 U.S.C. §§526–528). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $481 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What is the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13?

Chapter 7 sells non-exempt property to pay creditors and usually ends in a few months; Chapter 13 keeps your property under a three- to five-year repayment plan. Income and assets decide which you can use. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of bankruptcy lawyers in Albuquerque, NM ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Albuquerque?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Albuquerque

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 22 bankruptcy lawyers serving Albuquerque.

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