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Bankruptcy Lawyers in Arlington, MA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Arlington: Law Offices of Matthew T. Desrochers, P.C., LFR Score 71/100; 4.9★ from 170 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Boston Bankruptcy Attorney, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 174.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Zanni and Pesce Law Office, 566 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 174 ranked; ranked #4.

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

174 Arlington bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 174 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Bankruptcy lawyers in South Boston ranking. See Bankruptcy lawyers in South Boston

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Arlington 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 Arlington at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Offices of Matthew T. Desrochers, P.C.714.9★ (170)Reading, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Law Office of Louis S. Haskell684.9★ (261)Lowell, 18 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Boston Bankruptcy Attorney674.9★ (27)Boston, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Zanni and Pesce Law Office665.0★ (566)Methuen, 22 mi away—Most reviews
5Law Offices of James O'Mara655.0★ (62)Boston, 8 mi awaySat—
6Affordable Bankruptcy- Mead Law Office644.8★ (66)Rockland, 22 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7John Mackey PC644.7★ (7)Everett, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Shield Law644.9★ (122)Brockton, 24 mi awaySat—
9Geller Benjamin, LLP644.9★ (40)Boston, 6 mi awaySat—
10Benner Law635.0★ (9)Braintree, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 174 bankruptcy lawyers in Arlington, 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  7. #7 John Mackey PC

    Based in Everett, 5 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    14 Norwood St, Everett, MA 02149
    View profile for John Mackey PC(617) 387-4900

  8. #8 Shield Law

    Based in Brockton, 24 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    157 Belmont St, Brockton, MA 02301
    View profile for Shield Law(508) 588-7300

  9. #9 Geller Benjamin, LLP

    Based in Boston, 6 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    69 Canal St Fl 3, Boston, MA 02114
    View profile for Geller Benjamin, LLP(781) 462-1346

  10. #10 Benner Law

    Based in Braintree, 15 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    50 Braintree Hill Office Pk Ste 302, Braintree, MA 02184
    View profile for Benner Law(781) 678-8508

  11. #11 Hines Law Offices

    Based in Framingham, 17 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    873 Waverly St, Framingham, MA 01702
    View profile for Hines Law Offices(781) 277-0411

  12. #12 Murray Law Firm P.C.

    Based in Newton, 5 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    246 Walnut St Ste 102, Newton, MA 02460
    View profile for Murray Law Firm P.C.(978) 579-9800

  13. #13 Smeloff & Associates

    Based in Milton, 13 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 96 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    500 Granite Ave 3rd Floor, Milton, MA 02186
    View profile for Smeloff & Associates(877) 240-9410

  14. #14 Silva Law LLC

    Based in Woburn, 6 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    400 Tradecenter Dr Ste 5900, Woburn, MA 01801
    View profile for Silva Law LLC(978) 267-1818

  15. #15 Shapiro Law, PC

    Based in Woburn, 6 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 133 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 Tradecenter Dr #3700, Woburn, MA 01801
    View profile for Shapiro Law, PC(339) 298-2300

  16. #16 Rosa & Taing Law, LLC

    Based in Lowell, 18 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 134 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1550 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851
    View profile for Rosa & Taing Law, LLC(978) 458-0934

  18. Based in Watertown, 4 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    142 Galen St #2, Watertown, MA 02472
    View profile for Alford Legal Group, P.C.(617) 802-7852

  19. #19 Touchstone Law Offices

    Based in Lynn, 11 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    85 Exchange St #418, Lynn, MA 01901
    View profile for Touchstone Law Offices(781) 496-2017

  20. #20 Occena Law, P.C.

    Based in Revere, 8 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    One Orr Square, Revere, MA 02151
    View profile for Occena Law, P.C.(781) 629-5147

  22. #22 Ravosa Law Offices, P.C.

    Based in Boston, 6 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 Commercial St Ste 2, Boston, MA 02109
    View profile for Ravosa Law Offices, P.C.(617) 720-1101

How we ranked Arlington bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 174 Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Arlington?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Arlington, MA is Law Offices of Matthew T. Desrochers, P.C. with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 4.9★ from 170 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Law Office of Louis S. Haskell (#2) and Boston Bankruptcy Attorney (#3) follow. We ranked 174 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Arlington are open 24/7?

7 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in Arlington post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Offices of Matthew T. Desrochers, P.C. (#1), Boston Bankruptcy Attorney (#3) and John Mackey PC (#7). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Arlington work on weekends?

33 of 174 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Offices of Matthew T. Desrochers, P.C. (#1), Law Office of Louis S. Haskell (#2) and Boston Bankruptcy Attorney (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Arlington bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 174 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Arlington is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Zanni and Pesce Law Office has the most, 566 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Arlington count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Arlington 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 Arlington, MA 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 Arlington, MA 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 Arlington?

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 Arlington

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 174 bankruptcy lawyers serving Arlington.

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