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Bankruptcy Lawyers in Long Beach, CA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Long Beach: OakTree Law, LFR Score 69/100; 4.8★ from 359 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Wadhwani & Shanfeld - Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 366.

  3. 44

    Most-reviewed: Mediator Law Group, P.C., 1,558 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 366 ranked; ranked #44.

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

366 Long Beach bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 31 are open 24/7, 125 open Saturdays and 56 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 366 rated law firms.

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Long Beach 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 Long Beach at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1OakTree Law694.8★ (359)Los Alamitos, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsTop score
2Wadhwani & Shanfeld - Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyers695.0★ (235)Los Angeles, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Nueva Vida Financial684.8★ (749)Los Angeles, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Wadhwani & Shanfeld - Long Beach Bankruptcy Lawyers685.0★ (35)Long BeachOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Tyson Takeuchi Law Offices685.0★ (394)Los Angeles, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Law Offices of Jaime A. Cuevas, Jr.674.9★ (999)Montebello, 18 mi awaySat—
7KT - Tang & Associates Attorney AT LAW674.9★ (220)Westminster, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8KT - Tang & Associates Attorney AT LAW674.8★ (211)Los Angeles, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Law Office of David P. Farrell675.0★ (115)Long BeachSat—
10The Attorney Group, Professional Law Corp El Grupo De Abogados674.9★ (640)Los Angeles, 19 mi awaySat · Evenings—

All 366 bankruptcy lawyers in Long Beach, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Long Beach

    #1 OakTree Law

    Based in Los Alamitos, 7 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 359 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 359 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    3355 Cerritos Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
    View profile for OakTree Law(800) 535-1627

  3. #3 Nueva Vida Financial

    Based in Los Angeles, 18 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 749 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 749 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–6:30 PM · Wed 7 AM–3:30 PM · Thu 7 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    5641 E Beverly Blvd F Ste F, Los Angeles, CA 90022
    View profile for Nueva Vida Financial(323) 832-0235

  12. #12 Cero Balance, Inc.

    Based in Torrance, 9 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 503 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 503 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2780 Skypark Dr Ste. 228, Torrance, CA 90505
    View profile for Cero Balance, Inc.(800) 305-5050

  13. #13 Goldbach Law Group

    Based in Long Beach

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    111 W Ocean Blvd Ste 400, Long Beach, CA 90802
    View profile for Goldbach Law Group(562) 696-0582

  22. #22 Borowitz & Clark

    Based in West Covina, 28 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 603 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 603 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    100 N Barranca St Suite 700, # 26, West Covina, CA 91791
    View profile for Borowitz & Clark(626) 332-8600

  23. #23 Westgate Law

    Based in Paramount, 8 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 320 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 320 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16444 Paramount Blvd #205, Paramount, CA 90723
    View profile for Westgate Law(562) 222-5057

  24. #24 Todd B. Becker

    Based in Long Beach

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 135 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3750 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90804
    View profile for Todd B. Becker(562) 495-1500

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

bankruptcy lawyers in Long Beach, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Tran Bankruptcy Law655.0★ (198)20 mi
27Law Offices of Navid Kohan655.0★ (14)11 mi
28Law Offices of Steven Ibarra654.4★ (78)17 mi
29Attorney Miguel A. Manzo655.0★ (32)10 mi
30Marlin Branstetter Attorney at Law645.0★ (351)18 mi
31The Grande Law Firm645.0★ (161)10 mi
32Law Office of Raymond Perez644.8★ (39)12 mi
33Bankruptcy & Living Trusts Office Sevan Gorginian644.9★ (284)27 mi
34Law Office of J. David Munoz644.7★ (66)17 mi
35Christie Cronenweth Law Office645.0★ (19)8 mi
36Law Office of Raymond J. Seo645.0★ (62)11 mi
37Law Offices of Nicholas Gebelt645.0★ (86)15 mi
38Resolve Law Firm, APC645.0★ (158)13 mi
39Westgate Law - Montebello645.0★ (204)18 mi
40Family Law Attorney645.0★ (18)19 mi
41Law Offices of Jong Yun Kim644.5★ (45)21 mi
42Fitzgerald & Campbell644.8★ (524)20 mi
431st California Law Inc.634.9★ (130)20 mi
44Mediator Law Group, P.C.634.9★ (1,558)38 mi
45Law Offices of Lilly Ann Tejeda635.0★ (148)13 mi
46Nguyen Law Group635.0★ (194)19 mi
47Keosian Law LLP634.6★ (77)31 mi
48Sternberg Law Group634.9★ (329)24 mi
49Goldbach Law Group635.0★ (26)17 mi
50Michael D. Franco - Orange County Bankruptcy Attorney634.9★ (200)18 mi

Also serving Long Beach

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 Long Beach
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Binning Ripps LLP5.0★ (4)In Long Beach
Consumer Legal Services PC4.4★ (31)In Long Beach
Gabriel & associates ATTORNEYS AT LAW4.3★ (12)In Long Beach
Garcia & Coman, Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse Lawyers4.9★ (36)In Long Beach
Gaylord & Nantais Attorneys at Law Long Beach4.8★ (56)In Long Beach
Jacoby & Meyers Accident & Injury Lawyers - Long Beach4.7★ (161)In Long Beach
Jim Davis Law Group4.3★ (6)In Long Beach
Jose Medina Law Offices3.3★ (7)In Long Beach
Kim Law Group, P.C.4.6★ (55)In Long Beach
Lanzone Morgan, LLP | Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys4.9★ (58)In Long Beach
Law Offices of Karen A. Anderson2.5★ (8)In Long Beach
Long Beach Law Inc. A.P.L.C.4.6★ (36)In Long Beach
Matthew G. Kaestner Attorney5.0★ (42)In Long Beach
McCready Law Group4.8★ (186)In Long Beach
Mercado Law Firm4.9★ (56)In Long Beach
Noble Pacific Tax Group5.0★ (44)In Long Beach
Steers & Associates Car Accident Lawyers5.0★ (4)In Long Beach
The Law Office of Juan Carlos Pallares4.8★ (17)In Long Beach
The Law Offices of Saman Behnam3.2★ (12)In Long Beach
Warren Chao Law Office4.2★ (5)In Long Beach

How we ranked Long Beach bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 366 Long Beach 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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Long Beach?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Long Beach, CA is OakTree Law with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.8★ from 359 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Wadhwani & Shanfeld - Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyers (#2) and Nueva Vida Financial (#3) follow. We ranked 366 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Long Beach?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 366 bankruptcy lawyers serving Long Beach, CA. 6 of them are based in Long Beach; 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 Long Beach are open 24/7?

31 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in Long Beach post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Wadhwani & Shanfeld - Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyers (#2), Wadhwani & Shanfeld - Long Beach Bankruptcy Lawyers (#4) and Tyson Takeuchi Law Offices (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Long Beach work on weekends?

125 of 366 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 56 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are OakTree Law (#1), Wadhwani & Shanfeld - Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyers (#2) and Nueva Vida Financial (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Long Beach bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 366 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Long Beach is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Mediator Law Group, P.C. has the most, 1,558 reviews, and ranks #44. 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 Long Beach count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Long Beach 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 Long Beach, CA 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 Long Beach, CA 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 Long Beach?

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 Long Beach

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 366 bankruptcy lawyers serving Long Beach.

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