70/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 620 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Bankruptcy Lawyers in Avenel, NJ: 2026 rankings
394 bankruptcy lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Avenel: Law Offices of Jeremias E. Batista, LLC, LFR Score 70/100; 4.9★ from 620 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Office of Jay A. Weinberg, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 394.
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Most-reviewed: Law Office Of Ingrid Echeverría, LLC, 1,225 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 394 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
394 Avenel bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 52 are open 24/7, 117 open Saturdays and 82 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 394 rated law firms.
Most of this list also appears on the Bankruptcy lawyers in Elizabeth ranking. See Bankruptcy lawyers in Elizabeth
Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Avenel 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Law Offices of Jeremias E. Batista, LLC | 70 | 4.9★ (620) | Clifton, 19 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Law Office of Jay A. Weinberg | 70 | 4.9★ (192) | Highland Park, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Lebedin Kofman LLP | 70 | 4.8★ (504) | New York City, 17 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | J. Singer Law Group, PLLC | 69 | 4.9★ (223) | New York City, 17 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Karra L. Kingston Esq. | 68 | 5.0★ (131) | Staten Island, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Cammarota & Gonzalez, LLP | 68 | 5.0★ (150) | Secaucus, 19 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Middlebrooks Shapiro | 68 | 4.9★ (71) | Springfield, 8 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Law Office Of Ingrid Echeverría, LLC | 68 | 4.9★ (1,225) | West New York, 20 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 9 | Ralph A. Ferro Jr., Esq. Law Office | 68 | 4.9★ (189) | Cedar Grove, 21 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Karra L. Kingston Esq. | 68 | 5.0★ (266) | Union City, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
All 394 bankruptcy lawyers in Avenel, 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.
Based in Highland Park, 9 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in New York City, 17 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 504 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in New York City, 17 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 223 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Staten Island, 6 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Secaucus, 19 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Springfield, 8 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in West New York, 20 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 1,225 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Cedar Grove, 21 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 189 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Union City, 19 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 266 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Newark, 12 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Iselin, 3 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 513 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Berkeley Heights, 9 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Wayne, 27 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Hackensack, 25 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 400 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Parsippany, 22 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Jamaica, 28 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 880 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Old Bridge, 14 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 776 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Brooklyn, 16 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 293 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Bayside, 32 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Brooklyn, 17 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Staten Island, 9 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 320 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Woodbridge, 2 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Somerville, 17 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Tinton Falls, 21 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
How we ranked Avenel bankruptcy lawyers
We scored 394 Avenel 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Avenel data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a bankruptcy lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many bankruptcy law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the lawyer, not only staff, will review your forms and go with you to the meeting of creditors.
- 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 Avenel: frequently asked questions
Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Avenel?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Avenel, NJ is Law Offices of Jeremias E. Batista, LLC with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 4.9★ from 620 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Law Office of Jay A. Weinberg (#2) and Lebedin Kofman LLP (#3) follow. We ranked 394 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
Which bankruptcy lawyers in Avenel are open 24/7?
52 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in Avenel post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Offices of Jeremias E. Batista, LLC (#1), Law Office of Jay A. Weinberg (#2) and Lebedin Kofman LLP (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which bankruptcy lawyers in Avenel work on weekends?
117 of 394 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 82 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Offices of Jeremias E. Batista, LLC (#1), Law Office of Jay A. Weinberg (#2) and Lebedin Kofman LLP (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Avenel bankruptcy lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 394 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Avenel is 4.8★, with a median of 22 reviews. Law Office Of Ingrid Echeverría, LLC has the most, 1,225 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Avenel count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Avenel 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 Avenel, NJ 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 Avenel, NJ 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 Avenel?
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 Avenel
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 394 bankruptcy lawyers serving Avenel.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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