33 bankruptcy lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Highest LFR Score in Dover: John R. Bates, Top-Rated Bankruptcy Attorney, LFR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews.
Open 24 hours (per Google): Fairmax Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 33.
Most-reviewed: Hausen Law, LLC, 428 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #6.
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33 Dover bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 33 rated law firms.
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 | John R. Bates, Top-Rated Bankruptcy Attorney | 67 | 5.0★ (137) | New Philadelphia, 2 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Steven J. Heimberger, Attorney at Law | 64 | 4.9★ (275) | Akron, 39 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Fairmax Law | 63 | 4.4★ (84) | Akron, 38 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 4 | Rauser & Associates Legal Clinic LLP | 62 | 4.8★ (76) | Canton, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Thomas W Lally Attorney at Law | 61 | 4.8★ (37) | Canton, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Hausen Law, LLC | 61 | 4.5★ (428) | Akron, 35 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Thrush & Rohr | 61 | 4.8★ (62) | Canton, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Arkow Seth W | 61 | 4.0★ (4) | New Philadelphia, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | McNeil Law Firm, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (114) | Akron, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | David M. Todaro Co. LPA | 60 | 4.8★ (75) | Wooster, 31 mi away | — | — |
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.
Ranked #1 in Dover
Based in New Philadelphia, 2 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 39 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 38 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 20 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 35 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 428 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Philadelphia, 3 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 39 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wooster, 31 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 22 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 39 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 31 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 20 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 38 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 20 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 21 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ 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 Wadsworth, 38 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 22 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 33 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 39 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Anthony J. DeGirolamo | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 27 | Kennedy & Collins Co LPA | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | 36 mi |
| 28 | Roderick Linton Belfance, LLP | 54 | 3.5★ (46) | 39 mi |
| 29 | Timothy P. Assaf Attorney At Law | 53 | 3.5★ (17) | 39 mi |
| 30 | Robert E Owens attorney | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | 35 mi |
| 31 | Gertz & Rosen, Ltd. | 53 | 3.7★ (6) | 39 mi |
| 32 | UpRight Law | 52 | 2.0★ (4) | 35 mi |
| 33 | John R. Crilly, Attorney at Law | 52 | 4.0★ (4) | 38 mi |
16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Badnell & Dick Co., LPA | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Canton Low Cost Bankruptcy Center | 4.5★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Ciotola Law | 22 mi | |
| Ciotola Law - Alliance | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Ciotola Law - Canton | 20 mi | |
| Ciotola Law - Massillon | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Ciotola Law - North Canton | 25 mi | |
| Dudgeon & Nabors Law Group | 4.7★ (30) | In Dover |
| Guinn Law Firm, LLC | 4.7★ (125) | In Dover |
| Keith Law Office | 35 mi | |
| Kyler Lundholm LPA | 4.8★ (23) | In Dover |
| Laatsch, Morris H | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Law Offices of Christopher Snyder | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Matt Bodnar, Attorney at Law. | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Tricia L. Pycraft | 31 mi | |
| Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP | 39 mi |
We scored 33 Dover 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 Dover 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 |
