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Bankruptcy Lawyers in Moody, AL: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Moody: The Nomberg Law Firm, LFR Score 70/100; 4.9★ from 393 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Jaffe Erdberg P.C., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 48.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Brock & Stout Attorneys at Law, 1,185 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #2.

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

48 Moody bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 48 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Moody 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 Moody at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1The Nomberg Law Firm704.9★ (393)Birmingham, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Brock & Stout Attorneys at Law674.9★ (1,185)Birmingham, 17 mi away—Most reviews
3Bond & Botes Law Offices664.8★ (268)Birmingham, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Jaffe Erdberg P.C.634.3★ (39)Birmingham, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
5The Law Office of Stephen Bulgarella, LLC635.0★ (69)Birmingham, 19 mi awaySat—
6Greenway Law Group, LLC625.0★ (110)Birmingham, 19 mi away——
7Allums Welsch, PC624.9★ (97)Bessemer, 30 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Brock & Stout Attorneys at Law625.0★ (120)Hoover, 24 mi away——
9Gina H. McDonald & Associates615.0★ (44)Hoover, 24 mi awaySat—
10Over the Mountain Law Center, LLC615.0★ (20)Homewood, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 48 bankruptcy lawyers in Moody, 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 Moody

    Based in Birmingham, 16 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 393 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 393 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3940 Montclair Rd #401, Birmingham, AL 35213
  2. Based in Birmingham, 23 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 268 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 268 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    15 Southlake Ln #140, Birmingham, AL 35244
  3. Based in Birmingham, 19 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 39 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    600 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
  4. Based in Birmingham, 19 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Next door to Standard Furniture, 2024 3rd Ave N Ste 100, Birmingham, AL 35203
  5. Based in Bessemer, 30 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    506 18th St N, Bessemer, AL 35020
  6. Based in Birmingham, 19 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    AGE-HERALD BUILDING, 2107 5th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
  7. Based in Moody

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  8. Based in Birmingham, 21 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2067 Columbiana Rd, Birmingham, AL 35216
  9. Based in Anniston, 38 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    1302 Noble St #2c, Anniston, AL 36201
  10. Based in Pell City, 12 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2109 7th Ave N #3, Pell City, AL 35125

How we ranked Moody bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 48 Moody 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 Moody 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 Moody: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Moody?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Moody, AL is The Nomberg Law Firm with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 4.9★ from 393 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Brock & Stout Attorneys at Law (#2) and Bond & Botes Law Offices (#3) follow. We ranked 48 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Moody?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 48 bankruptcy lawyers serving Moody, AL. 1 of them is based in Moody; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Moody are open 24/7?

4 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in Moody post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Nomberg Law Firm (#1), Jaffe Erdberg P.C. (#4) and Over the Mountain Law Center, LLC (#10). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Moody work on weekends?

9 of 48 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Nomberg Law Firm (#1), Bond & Botes Law Offices (#3) and Jaffe Erdberg P.C. (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Moody bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 48 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Moody is 4.7★, with a median of 21 reviews. Brock & Stout Attorneys at Law has the most, 1,185 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Moody count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Moody 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 Moody, AL 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 Moody, AL 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 Moody?

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 Moody

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 48 bankruptcy lawyers serving Moody.