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Bankruptcy Lawyers in Bainbridge Island, WA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Bainbridge Island: Symmes Law Group PLLC, LFR Score 73/100; 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Sterbick And Associates, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 93.

  3. 18

    Most-reviewed: McFerran Law, P.S. - Attorneys At Law, 213 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 93 ranked; ranked #18.

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

93 Bainbridge Island bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 93 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Bainbridge Island 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 Bainbridge Island at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Symmes Law Group PLLC735.0★ (159)Seattle, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Sterbick And Associates694.8★ (162)Tacoma, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Hallaq Law665.0★ (83)Bellevue, 16 mi awaySat—
4Law Office of Lisa S. Tse665.0★ (167)Bellevue, 16 mi away——
5Law Offices of Setareh Mahmoodi, P.S.665.0★ (25)Bothell, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Majors Law Group664.5★ (170)Tacoma, 26 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7The Law Offices of John A. Sterbick654.6★ (137)Seattle, 7 mi away——
8Law Office of Richard D. Granvold PS655.0★ (46)Federal Way, 24 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Anderson Santiago, PLLC654.9★ (68)Renton, 18 mi awaySat—
10Law Offices of Christopher A. Benson, PLLC654.9★ (199)Federal Way, 24 mi away——

All 93 bankruptcy lawyers in Bainbridge Island, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Bainbridge Island

    #1 Symmes Law Group PLLC

    Based in Seattle, 9 mi away

    73/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1818 Westlake Ave N #202, Seattle, WA 98109
    View profile for Symmes Law Group PLLC(206) 257-3028

  3. #3 Hallaq Law

    Based in Bellevue, 16 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    40 Lake Bellevue Dr #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
    View profile for Hallaq Law(206) 751-6643

  4. #4 Law Office of Lisa S. Tse

    Based in Bellevue, 16 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    40 Lake Bellevue Dr #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
    View profile for Law Office of Lisa S. Tse(425) 559-0636

  6. #6 Majors Law Group

    Based in Tacoma, 26 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 170 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1201 Pacific Ave Floor 6, Tacoma, WA 98402
    View profile for Majors Law Group(253) 238-1799

  9. #9 Anderson Santiago, PLLC

    Based in Renton, 18 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    207B Sunset Blvd N, Renton, WA 98057
    View profile for Anderson Santiago, PLLC(206) 395-2665

  12. #12 Scott L. Taylor Attorney

    Based in Tacoma, 29 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5401 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409
    View profile for Scott L. Taylor Attorney(253) 383-5240

  15. #15 Majors Law Group

    Based in Renton, 18 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    707 S Grady Way Ste 600, Renton, WA 98057
    View profile for Majors Law Group(360) 470-7000

  16. #16 Washington Fresh Start

    Based in Tacoma, 26 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 135 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1201 Pacific Ave #600, Tacoma, WA 98402
    View profile for Washington Fresh Start(253) 284-9909

  17. #17 Skelton Law Firm

    Based in Everett, 29 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1812 Hewitt Ave #210, Everett, WA 98201
    View profile for Skelton Law Firm(360) 822-7224

  21. #21 Lasher

    Based in Seattle, 9 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    601 Union St #2600, Seattle, WA 98101
    View profile for Lasher(206) 624-1230

  23. #23 Brown and Seelye

    Based in Lakewood, 32 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    Perkins Building, 10116 36th Ave Ct SW #3, Lakewood, WA 98498
    View profile for Brown and Seelye(800) 278-5813

  24. #24 GSJones Law Group, P.S.

    Based in Port Orchard, 8 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1155 Bethel Ave, Port Orchard, WA 98366
    View profile for GSJones Law Group, P.S.(360) 876-9221

How we ranked Bainbridge Island bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 93 Bainbridge Island 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 Bainbridge Island 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 Bainbridge Island: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Bainbridge Island?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Bainbridge Island, WA is Symmes Law Group PLLC with an LFR Score of 73/100. It has 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Sterbick And Associates (#2) and Hallaq Law (#3) follow. We ranked 93 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Bainbridge Island?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 93 bankruptcy lawyers serving Bainbridge Island, WA. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Bainbridge Island are open 24/7?

6 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in Bainbridge Island post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Symmes Law Group PLLC (#1), Sterbick And Associates (#2) and Law Offices of Setareh Mahmoodi, P.S. (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Bainbridge Island work on weekends?

15 of 93 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Symmes Law Group PLLC (#1), Sterbick And Associates (#2) and Hallaq Law (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Bainbridge Island bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 93 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Bainbridge Island is 4.8★, with a median of 15 reviews. McFerran Law, P.S. - Attorneys At Law has the most, 213 reviews, and ranks #18. 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 Bainbridge Island count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Bainbridge Island 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 Bainbridge Island, WA 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 Bainbridge Island, WA 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 Bainbridge Island?

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 Bainbridge Island

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 93 bankruptcy lawyers serving Bainbridge Island.

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