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Bankruptcy Lawyers in Bradley, IL: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Bradley: Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols, LFR Score 70/100; 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Chandraiah Law Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 75.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C., 1,338 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 75 ranked; ranked #4.

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

75 Bradley bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 75 rated law firms.

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Bradley 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 Bradley at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols704.9★ (115)Kankakee, 2 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Chandraiah Law Firm675.0★ (31)Kankakee, 2 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.675.0★ (976)Tinley Park, 31 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.664.9★ (1,338)Merrillville, 34 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
5Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.664.9★ (1,211)Lansing, 34 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.654.9★ (558)Joliet, 30 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Debtstoppers: Bankruptcy Law Firm - Chicago624.5★ (1,211)Chicago, 39 mi awaySat—
8Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.614.9★ (103)Crest Hill, 33 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Kankakee Bankruptcy Law613.9★ (7)Kankakee, 2 mi away——
10Morgan & Glazar, P.C613.5★ (14)Kankakee, 2 mi away——

All 75 bankruptcy lawyers in Bradley, 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 Bradley

    Based in Kankakee, 2 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    275 E Court St #207, Kankakee, IL 60901
  2. Based in Kankakee, 2 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1 Dearborn Square Ste LL3, Kankakee, IL 60901
  3. Based in Tinley Park, 31 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 976 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 976 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    17055 S Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477
  4. Based in Merrillville, 34 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 1,338 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 1,338 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7915 W Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410
  5. Based in Lansing, 34 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 1,211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 1,211 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    17839 Torrence Ave, Lansing, IL 60438
  6. Based in Joliet, 30 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 558 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 558 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1800 W Jefferson St Ste B, Joliet, IL 60435
  7. Based in Chicago, 39 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 1,211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 1,211 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11101 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
  8. Based in Crest Hill, 33 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 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 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2304 Plainfield Rd, Crest Hill, IL 60435
  9. Based in Kankakee, 2 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    1 Dearborn Square #655, Kankakee, IL 60901
  10. Based in Kankakee, 2 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    One Dearborn Square #655, Kankakee, IL 60901
  11. Based in Merrillville, 37 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 255 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 255 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8002 Utah St, Merrillville, IN 46410
  12. Based in Orland Park, 33 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    15030 S Ravinia Ave Ste 31, Orland Park, IL 60462
  13. Based in Joliet, 29 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 105 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    60 N Chicago St Ste A, Joliet, IL 60432
  14. Based in Chicago Heights, 28 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7:30 PM · Tue–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    20200 Governors Dr Ste 201E, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
  15. Based in Chicago, 40 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10540 S Western Ave Ste 202, Chicago, IL 60643
  16. Based in Joliet, 30 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    310 N Hammes Ave #201f, Joliet, IL 60435
  17. Based in Frankfort, 25 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7777 W Lincoln Hwy Ste A, Frankfort, IL 60423
  18. Based in Lockport, 33 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    136 E 9th St, Lockport, IL 60441
  19. Based in Joliet, 29 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 49 Google reviews
    Address
    54 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL 60432
  20. Based in Chicago, 40 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    10450 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
  21. Based in Joliet, 29 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    54 N Ottawa St #310, Joliet, IL 60432
  22. Based in Lansing, 33 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    18525 Torrence Ave Ste E1 Suite E1, Lansing, IL 60438
  23. Based in Frankfort, 25 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10075 W Lincoln Hwy Floor 1, Frankfort, IL 60423

Bankruptcy lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 75 ranked bankruptcy lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

bankruptcy lawyers in Bradley, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Meents Law, P.C.584.6★ (71)28 mi
27Galanos George584.3★ (26)33 mi
28Lorraine M. Greenberg & Associates - Bankruptcy Lawyer Homewood584.9★ (17)31 mi
29Fugate Law Firm584.8★ (69)36 mi
30Law Office of Weiss, Schmidgall and Hires, PC584.5★ (151)36 mi
31Giannola Legal LLC574.8★ (62)37 mi
32Gasparis & Zembillas, Attorneys At Law574.8★ (46)32 mi
33Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.575.0★ (14)35 mi
34Christine R Piesiecki, Attorney At Law574.8★ (24)40 mi
35Law Office of Frank L. Vosholler III574.3★ (4)32 mi
36Zelazny Business Bankruptcy575.0★ (17)29 mi
37The Law Offices of Stuart B. Handelman, P.C.575.0★ (7)30 mi
38Hamilton & Antonsen, Ltd.574.4★ (58)32 mi
39Seth R. Buitendorp, Attorney at Law574.5★ (4)36 mi
40Gleason and Gleason574.5★ (25)39 mi
41Whitten & Whitten564.7★ (36)36 mi
42Forst Law Offices563.8★ (17)32 mi
43Fugate Law Firm564.8★ (30)36 mi
44Calderaro & Kazmierczak, LLC564.4★ (51)35 mi
45Brian Smith Law Group, P.C.564.7★ (26)34 mi
46The Law Offices of Stuart B. Handelman, P.C.565.0★ (10)40 mi
47Joseph J. Cardinal Law Offices564.1★ (16)39 mi
48David M Dabertin Law Offices PC565.0★ (20)37 mi
49John A. Reed565.0★ (10)29 mi
50Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.564.6★ (9)39 mi

Also serving Bradley

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.

How we ranked Bradley bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 75 Bradley 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 Bradley 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 Bradley: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Bradley?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Bradley, IL is Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Chandraiah Law Firm (#2) and Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. (#3) follow. We ranked 75 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Bradley?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 75 bankruptcy lawyers serving Bradley, IL. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Bradley are open 24/7?

5 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in Bradley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols (#1), Chandraiah Law Firm (#2) and David W Daudell Attorney At Law (#12). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Bradley work on weekends?

33 of 75 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols (#1), Chandraiah Law Firm (#2) and Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Bradley bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 75 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Bradley is 4.7★, with a median of 24 reviews. Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. has the most, 1,338 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 Bradley count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Bradley 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 Bradley, IL 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 Bradley, IL 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 Bradley?

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 Bradley

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 75 bankruptcy lawyers serving Bradley.