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Bankruptcy Lawyers in Festus, MO: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Festus: Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols, LFR Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Ridings Law Firm LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 67.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: Watton Law Group, 396 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 67 ranked; ranked #7.

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67 Festus bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 67 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Festus 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 Festus at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols685.0★ (154)St. Louis, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Ridings Law Firm LLC685.0★ (133)Chesterfield, 27 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Westbrook Law Group, LLC684.9★ (297)Saint Charles, 39 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4AKS Law675.0★ (190)Clayton, 30 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Tate Law664.7★ (115)Chesterfield, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Groswald Law664.9★ (341)St. Louis, 31 mi awaySat—
7Watton Law Group655.0★ (396)St. Louis, 30 mi away—Most reviews
8A & L, Licker Law Firm, LLC654.9★ (365)Saint Charles, 39 mi awaySat—
9A & L, Licker Law Firm, LLC644.9★ (234)Granite City, 38 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Katz & Wulff, P.C.645.0★ (187)Collinsville, 39 mi awaySat—

All 67 bankruptcy lawyers in Festus, 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.

  2. #2 Ridings Law Firm LLC

    Based in Chesterfield, 27 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2510 S Brentwood Blvd UNIT 205, Brentwood, MO 63144
    View profile for Ridings Law Firm LLC(314) 970-3536

  4. #4 AKS Law

    Based in Clayton, 30 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 190 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    230 S Bemiston Ave #1210, Clayton, MO 63105
    View profile for AKS Law(314) 740-2989

  5. #5 Tate Law

    Based in Chesterfield, 29 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 115 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    745 Old Frontenac Square #202, Frontenac, MO 63131
    View profile for Tate Law(314) 884-1886

  6. #6 Groswald Law

    Based in St. Louis, 31 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 341 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 341 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    677 N New Ballas Rd Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63141
    View profile for Groswald Law(314) 736-1275

  7. #7 Watton Law Group

    Based in St. Louis, 30 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 396 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 396 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    800 Market St #2150, St. Louis, MO 63101
    View profile for Watton Law Group(314) 582-3963

  10. #10 Katz & Wulff, P.C.

    Based in Collinsville, 39 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 187 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    430 Regency Centre, Collinsville, IL 62234
    View profile for Katz & Wulff, P.C.(618) 345-6966

  12. #12 Doyel Law, LLC

    Based in St. Louis, 23 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 119 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10820 Sunset Office Dr #124, St. Louis, MO 63127
    View profile for Doyel Law, LLC(314) 909-9909

  14. #14 A & L, Licker Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Belleville, 30 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2 Bellevue Park Plaza, Belleville, IL 62226
    View profile for A & L, Licker Law Firm, LLC(636) 916-5400

  16. #16 James Day Law

    Based in St. Louis, 28 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1401 S Brentwood Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63144
    View profile for James Day Law(314) 912-0658

  20. #20 Katz & Wulff, P.C.

    Based in St. Louis, 23 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3636 S Geyer Rd #100, St. Louis, MO 63127
    View profile for Katz & Wulff, P.C.(314) 899-9610

  21. #21 Harness Law Office

    Based in Festus

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    703 N Truman Blvd, Crystal City, MO 63019
    View profile for Harness Law Office(636) 931-8900

  25. #25 The Kline Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Saint Charles, 39 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    125 N Main St #100, St Charles, MO 63301
    View profile for The Kline Law Firm, LLC(636) 352-2030

How we ranked Festus bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 67 Festus 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 Festus 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 Festus: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Festus?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Festus, MO is Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ridings Law Firm LLC (#2) and Westbrook Law Group, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 67 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Festus?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 67 bankruptcy lawyers serving Festus, MO. 1 of them is based in Festus; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Festus are open 24/7?

10 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in Festus post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols (#1), Ridings Law Firm LLC (#2) and Westbrook Law Group, LLC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Festus work on weekends?

22 of 67 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols (#1), Ridings Law Firm LLC (#2) and Westbrook Law Group, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Festus bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 67 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Festus is 4.8★, with a median of 29 reviews. Watton Law Group has the most, 396 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Festus count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Festus 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 Festus, MO 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 Festus, MO 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 Festus?

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 Festus

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 67 bankruptcy lawyers serving Festus.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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