74/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 329 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Bankruptcy Lawyers in Bowling Green, KY: 2026 rankings
12 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 Bowling Green: Debra L. Broz, Attorneys at Law, LFR Score 74/100; 4.8★ from 329 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: Darren K. Mexic, Attorney at Law, 175 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 12 ranked after Debra L. Broz, Attorneys at Law; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Bowling Green bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 12 rated law firms.
Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Bowling Green 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 | Debra L. Broz, Attorneys at Law | 74 | 4.8★ (329) | Bowling Green | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Darren K. Mexic, Attorney at Law | 68 | 5.0★ (175) | Bowling Green | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Farmer & Wright, PLLC | 67 | 4.9★ (151) | Bowling Green | — | — |
| 4 | Brent M. Stinnett, Attorney at Law, PLC | 65 | 4.7★ (31) | Bowling Green | Sat | — |
| 5 | Harlin Parker | 64 | 4.6★ (51) | Bowling Green | — | — |
| 6 | Carey Law | 63 | 5.0★ (6) | Bowling Green | — | — |
| 7 | Roger A. Bryant Attorney at Law | 62 | 3.0★ (20) | Bowling Green | — | — |
| 8 | Beck Ralph | 61 | 4.5★ (15) | Bowling Green | — | — |
| 9 | Whitford & Owen PLLC | 61 | 5.0★ (9) | Bowling Green | — | — |
| 10 | Lanna Martin Kilgore, PLLC | 61 | 3.7★ (26) | Bowling Green | — | — |
All 12 bankruptcy lawyers in Bowling Green, 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.
Based in Bowling Green
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bowling Green
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bowling Green
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bowling Green
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#6 Carey Law
Based in Bowling Green
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bowling Green
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#8 Beck Ralph
Based in Bowling Green
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bowling Green
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bowling Green
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glasgow, 29 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in White House, 39 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Bowling Green
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Orr Ayers & Moore | 4.9★ (16) | In Bowling Green |
| Broderick & Davenport, PLLC | 3.6★ (43) | In Bowling Green |
| Chaudoin Robert C | 4.5★ (2) | In Bowling Green |
| Crocker Law Firm | 5.0★ (202) | In Bowling Green |
| Dan Rudloff | 2.9★ (25) | In Bowling Green |
| English Lucas Priest & Owsley, LLP | 4.9★ (339) | In Bowling Green |
| Flora Templeton Stuart Accident Injury Lawyers | 4.8★ (426) | In Bowling Green |
| Goff Law Firm PLLC | 3.9★ (25) | In Bowling Green |
| Harrison & Goin Law Firm | 4.5★ (8) | In Bowling Green |
| James C. Jones II, Attorney at Law | 3.8★ (10) | In Bowling Green |
| Laura M. Hagan | In Bowling Green | |
| Law Office of Dwight Burton, PLLC | 3.9★ (32) | In Bowling Green |
| Mark H Flener Attorney at Law | 5.0★ (1) | In Bowling Green |
| McGehee & Gerughty Law Firm | 4.9★ (7) | In Bowling Green |
| Minner Vines Injury Lawyers PLLC Bowling Green | 5.0★ (114) | In Bowling Green |
| Morgan & Morgan | 4.7★ (1,982) | In Bowling Green |
| Natalie T Stuart, Attorney at Law | 4.7★ (15) | In Bowling Green |
| Stacy Ivey, Attorney at Law | 4.7★ (13) | In Bowling Green |
| Steve Downey Law Office | 5.0★ (1) | In Bowling Green |
| Tim Hendrix Attorney at Law, PLLC | 4.1★ (55) | In Bowling Green |
How we ranked Bowling Green bankruptcy lawyers
We scored 12 Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green: frequently asked questions
Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Bowling Green?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Bowling Green, KY is Debra L. Broz, Attorneys at Law with an LFR Score of 74/100. It has 4.8★ from 329 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Darren K. Mexic, Attorney at Law (#2) and Farmer & Wright, PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 12 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Bowling Green?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 12 bankruptcy lawyers serving Bowling Green, KY. 10 of them are based in Bowling Green; 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 Bowling Green are open 24/7?
1 ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Bowling Green posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Debra L. Broz, Attorneys at Law (#1). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which bankruptcy lawyers in Bowling Green work on weekends?
2 of 12 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Debra L. Broz, Attorneys at Law (#1) and Brent M. Stinnett, Attorney at Law, PLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Bowling Green bankruptcy lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Bowling Green is 4.8★, with a median of 28 reviews. Debra L. Broz, Attorneys at Law has the most, 329 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 Bowling Green count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green, KY 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 Bowling Green, KY 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 Bowling Green?
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 Bowling Green
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 12 bankruptcy lawyers serving Bowling Green.
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