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Bankruptcy Lawyers in Napa, CA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

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    Highest LFR Score in Napa: Lincoln Law, LFR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 508 Google reviews.

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    Most-reviewed: Law Offices of Michael J. Primus, 362 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 77 ranked after Lincoln Law; ranked #3.

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

77 Napa bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 77 rated law firms.

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Napa 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 Napa at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Lincoln Law665.0★ (508)Pleasant Hill, 27 mi away—Top score
2Law Office of Michael J. Primus654.9★ (235)Hercules, 19 mi awayEvenings—
3Law Offices of Michael J. Primus655.0★ (362)Walnut Creek, 28 mi awayEveningsMost reviews
4Bankruptcy Law Group635.0★ (48)Fairfield, 13 mi away——
5Law Office of David P. Gardner635.0★ (84)Petaluma, 21 mi away——
6Law office of Andrew Kern624.8★ (87)Petaluma, 18 mi away——
7Law Office of Michael J. Primus624.9★ (140)Antioch, 32 mi awayEvenings—
8Law Office of Seth L. Hanson625.0★ (30)Fairfield, 13 mi away——
9Law Offices of Brian Barta624.9★ (91)Santa Rosa, 27 mi away——
10Bankruptcy Law Center of Northern California615.0★ (61)Santa Rosa, 25 mi away——

All 77 bankruptcy lawyers in Napa, 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 Napa

    Based in Pleasant Hill, 27 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 508 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 508 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1525 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
  2. Based in Fairfield, 13 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1652 W Texas St #248, Fairfield, CA 94533
  3. Based in Oakland, 34 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1300 Clay St, Oakland, CA 94612
  4. Based in Pinole, 21 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1249 Pinole Valley Rd Ste 300, Pinole, CA 94564
  5. Based in San Rafael, 24 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4040 Civic Center Dr Ste 200, San Rafael, CA 94903
  6. Based in Walnut Creek, 30 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    700 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 150, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  7. Based in San Francisco, 35 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Pine St #1250, San Francisco, CA 94111

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

bankruptcy lawyers in Napa, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Cal Injury Law Team, A Professional Law Corporation585.0★ (17)28 mi
27Malcolm Ruthven585.0★ (13)24 mi
28Muoi Chea Bankruptcy Attorney585.0★ (5)13 mi
29Mcconnell Law Office584.4★ (7)14 mi
30Kostopoulos Bankruptcy Law584.5★ (59)38 mi
31Law Office Of David P. Ritzinger583.5★ (8)16 mi
32Law Office of Joan Grimes584.3★ (6)31 mi
33Law Offices of Steven Jacobs575.0★ (3)28 mi
34Blanco Law, PC575.0★ (22)37 mi
35Law Office of Thomas Jeffrey575.0★ (10)27 mi
36Arthur Samuel Humphrey, Attorney at Law, P.C.574.2★ (10)16 mi
37Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery574.6★ (11)27 mi
38Law Office of Michael C. Fallon574.6★ (10)25 mi
39Cline Law Group575.0★ (15)34 mi
40Boeing Law Offices574.9★ (15)34 mi
41Embolden Law PC574.5★ (8)25 mi
42Tenax Law Group PC574.3★ (10)26 mi
43Diana J Cavanaugh Law Office565.0★ (7)26 mi
44Law Offices of Kent Bulloch564.1★ (9)25 mi
45Shepherd & Wood LLP565.0★ (6)28 mi
46Blanco Law, PC565.0★ (8)30 mi
47Hermelin Law Firm564.2★ (5)21 mi
48Bankruptcy Law Center of Thomas R. Burns565.0★ (3)37 mi
49The Marne Law Group564.2★ (5)25 mi
50Law Office of Samuel L. Pooler563.0★ (4)34 mi

Also serving Napa

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 Napa
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Tax Attorney3.0★ (2)28 mi
Celaya Law4.9★ (205)In Napa
Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLPIn Napa
Coombs & Dunlap LLP4.0★ (16)In Napa
David T. Gracia Law Offices3.5★ (8)In Napa
Day, Pace, York & York4.0★ (2)In Napa
Hollister LancasterIn Napa
Kaspar & Lugay, LLP4.7★ (24)In Napa
Law Office of Douglas Pharr4.5★ (13)In Napa
Law Offices of Lulu L. WongIn Napa
Law Offices of Mary Ellen Terranella5.0★ (2)17 mi
Leyton Law | Bankruptcy Lawyer5.0★ (2)26 mi
Malcolm RuthvenIn Napa
Malcolm Ruthven5.0★ (2)27 mi
Montefalcon Law Offices2.5★ (2)26 mi
Richard V. Day Attorney at Law5.0★ (1)In Napa
Richards ShannonIn Napa
Saxon Leonard Law FirmIn Napa
The Law Offices of Charles GravettIn Napa
The Law Offices of William NamnathIn Napa

How we ranked Napa bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 77 Napa 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 Napa 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 Napa: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Napa?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Napa, CA is Lincoln Law with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 508 Google reviews. Law Office of Michael J. Primus (#2) and Law Offices of Michael J. Primus (#3) follow. We ranked 77 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Napa?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 77 bankruptcy lawyers serving Napa, CA. 1 of them is based in Napa; 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 Napa work on weekends?

4 of 77 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Darya Sara Druch Attorney At Law (#11), Costello & Costello P.C. (#12) and The Law Office of Eric Gravel (#18). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Napa bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 77 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Napa is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Lincoln Law has the most, 508 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Napa count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Napa 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 Napa, 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 Napa, 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 Napa?

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 Napa

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 77 bankruptcy lawyers serving Napa.