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Bankruptcy Lawyers in Carol Stream, IL: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Carol Stream: Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C., LFR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 791 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.

  2. 8

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 326.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Consumer Law Group, 11,292 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 326 ranked; ranked #9.

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

326 Carol Stream bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 149 open Saturdays and 43 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 326 rated law firms.

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.675.0★ (791)Aurora, 11 mi awaySat · EveningsTop score
2Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.664.9★ (769)Schaumburg, 9 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.664.9★ (2,181)Chicago, 20 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.665.0★ (2,197)Evergreen Park, 26 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Cutler & Associates, Ltd.655.0★ (102)Schaumburg, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.654.9★ (350)Downers Grove, 10 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.654.9★ (450)Westchester, 13 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices654.4★ (136)Lombard, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
9Consumer Law Group654.7★ (11,292)Chicago, 22 mi away—Most reviews
10Cutler & Associates, Ltd.655.0★ (90)Aurora, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

All 326 bankruptcy lawyers in Carol Stream, 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.

  9. #9 Consumer Law Group

    Based in Chicago, 22 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 11,292 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 11,292 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6232 N Pulaski Rd #300, Chicago, IL 60646
    View profile for Consumer Law Group(312) 535-8855

  12. #12 Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.

    Based in Berwyn, 18 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 1,807 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 1,807 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6537 Cermak Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402
    View profile for Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.(888) 456-1953

  14. #14 Attorney Joseph P. Doyle

    Based in Schaumburg, 8 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 161 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–12 PM
    Address
    105 S Roselle Rd #203, Schaumburg, IL 60193
    View profile for Attorney Joseph P. Doyle(312) 957-8077

  15. #15 Consumer Law Group

    Based in Aurora, 15 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 2,347 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 2,347 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    160 S River St #108, Aurora, IL 60506
    View profile for Consumer Law Group(312) 759-7777

  20. #20 Thurston Law Firm

    Based in Schaumburg, 9 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    10 S N Martingale Rd #400, Schaumburg, IL 60173
    View profile for Thurston Law Firm(312) 818-8008

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 326 ranked bankruptcy lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

bankruptcy lawyers in Carol Stream, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Avny644.9★ (202)13 mi
27Constance M Doyle Law LLC645.0★ (603)15 mi
28Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices634.1★ (34)4 mi
29VW LAW LLC634.9★ (111)8 mi
30Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.635.0★ (951)34 mi
31Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.635.0★ (141)15 mi
32Michelotti & Associates, Ltd634.3★ (24)9 mi
33Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.634.9★ (558)27 mi
34Martucci Law634.8★ (78)6 mi
35Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.635.0★ (228)24 mi
36Law Offices of Robert J. Skowronski, Ltd.625.0★ (477)19 mi
37Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.624.9★ (1,211)38 mi
38Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.624.9★ (254)25 mi
39Thurston Law Firm625.0★ (27)14 mi
40Chandraiah Law Firm625.0★ (9)15 mi
41Victory Law Office624.7★ (229)18 mi
42David M. Siegel & Associates624.9★ (120)19 mi
43Cohen & Donahue, Attorneys at Law625.0★ (208)14 mi
44Law Office of Mila Gloria Novak624.9★ (42)14 mi
45Cutler & Associates, Ltd.625.0★ (125)10 mi
46Thomas F. Fezzey - Attorney At Law625.0★ (34)14 mi
47Costello & Costello, P.C.624.7★ (22)12 mi
48Covey Bankruptcy Law Firm, P.C.624.9★ (50)10 mi
49Law Offices Of Ronald D. Cummings624.4★ (24)19 mi
50Michael S. Fabinski Law625.0★ (3)9 mi

Also serving Carol Stream

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.

Unranked bankruptcy lawyers serving Carol Stream
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Antoniolli, Cerny & Winthers, P.C.4.9★ (60)In Carol Stream
Billbusters, Ledford, Wu & Borges, LLC2.5★ (2)20 mi
Bradley S Covey Law Offices4.5★ (2)22 mi
Covey Bankruptcy Law Firm, P.C.5.0★ (2)16 mi
Daniel Mintz, Attorney At Law5.0★ (2)20 mi
Debtstoppers: Bankruptcy Law Firm - N Orleans, IL5.0★ (2)26 mi
Dickinson Wright3.0★ (2)26 mi
Hirsch Law Group Carol Stream Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers4.8★ (247)In Carol Stream
Jonas Price Law Group5.0★ (2)25 mi
Law Office of O'Grady & Associates, P.C.3.5★ (2)26 mi
Law Office of Timothy S. Newbold3.0★ (2)23 mi
Law Office of Tracey N. Duval5.0★ (2)26 mi
Law Offices of Thomas W. Lynch, P.C.4.5★ (2)18 mi
Lorraine M. Greenberg & Associates, Oak Brook Bankruptcy Attorney5.0★ (2)10 mi
McNees & Associates, LLC4.9★ (18)In Carol Stream
Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices5.0★ (2)10 mi
Prime Bankruptcy by Bizar & Doyle, LLC5.0★ (2)26 mi
Roger H. Simon3.0★ (2)25 mi
Springer Larsen, LLC5.0★ (2)4 mi
The Law Offices Of Schneider & Stone5.0★ (2)7 mi

How we ranked Carol Stream bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 326 Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Carol Stream?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Carol Stream, IL is Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 791 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. (#2) and Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. (#3) follow. We ranked 326 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Carol Stream?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 326 bankruptcy lawyers serving Carol Stream, IL. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Carol Stream are open 24/7?

21 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in Carol Stream post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices (#8), Bentz Holguin Law Firm, LLC (#17) and Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley (#18). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Carol Stream work on weekends?

149 of 326 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 43 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. (#1), Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. (#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 Carol Stream bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 326 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Carol Stream is 4.8★, with a median of 22 reviews. Consumer Law Group has the most, 11,292 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Carol Stream count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream, 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 Carol Stream, 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 Carol Stream?

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 Carol Stream

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 326 bankruptcy lawyers serving Carol Stream.

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