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Bankruptcy Lawyers in New Fairfield, CT: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in New Fairfield: Law Offices Of James F Aspell, PC, LFR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 182 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): The Law Offices of Neil Crane LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 103.

  3. 8

    Most-reviewed: Noyes & Associates, LLC, 305 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 103 ranked; ranked #8.

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

103 New Fairfield bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 103 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in New Fairfield 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 New Fairfield at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Offices Of James F Aspell, PC674.9★ (182)Farmington, 39 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2The Law Offices of Neil Crane LLC675.0★ (26)Danbury, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3The Law Offices Of Neil Crane, LLC664.7★ (98)Hamden, 31 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4The Law Offices of Neil Crane LLC665.0★ (37)Bridgeport, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Desiree de Moya, Esq.664.9★ (301)New City, 35 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6The Law Offices of Neal E Guttenberg665.0★ (156)Branford, 39 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Law Office of Taran M. Provost, PLLC654.8★ (48)Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Noyes & Associates, LLC654.9★ (305)Stratford, 27 mi away—Most reviews
9The Law Offices of Neil Crane LLC644.8★ (25)Waterbury, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Ambrogio, Pletter & Associates, LLC644.9★ (176)Stratford, 26 mi away——

All 103 bankruptcy lawyers in New Fairfield, 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.

  5. #5 Desiree de Moya, Esq.

    Based in New City, 35 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 301 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 301 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 1 PM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    163 S Main St, New City, NY 10956
    View profile for Desiree de Moya, Esq.(845) 639-4600

  8. #8 Noyes & Associates, LLC

    Based in Stratford, 27 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 305 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 305 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    611 Access Rd 1st Floor, Stratford, CT 06615
    View profile for Noyes & Associates, LLC(203) 572-6748

  11. #11 Rosenberg & Hite, LLC

    Based in Stratford, 27 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2051 Main St, Stratford, CT 06615
    View profile for Rosenberg & Hite, LLC(203) 870-6700

  18. #18 Frank J. LaPerch PC

    Based in Stony Point, 31 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    148 S Liberty Dr, Stony Point, NY 10980
    View profile for Frank J. LaPerch PC(845) 942-5500

  21. #21 The Law Office of James J. Rufo

    Based in White Plains, 34 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    222 Bloomingdale Rd #202, White Plains, NY 10605
    View profile for The Law Office of James J. Rufo(914) 600-7161

  22. #22 Blondin Law Office LLC

    Based in Torrington, 30 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    379 Prospect St, Torrington, CT 06790
    View profile for Blondin Law Office LLC(860) 489-8997

  24. #24 Sacramone Law

    Based in Hamden, 31 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 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–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3190 Whitney Ave Bldg 1, Hamden, CT 06518
    View profile for Sacramone Law(475) 238-6633

  25. #25 Dantzman & Dantzman Law Office

    Based in Poughkeepsie, 28 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Civic Center Plaza #403, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    View profile for Dantzman & Dantzman Law Office(845) 454-1400

How we ranked New Fairfield bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 103 New Fairfield 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 New Fairfield 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 New Fairfield: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in New Fairfield?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in New Fairfield, CT is Law Offices Of James F Aspell, PC with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 4.9★ from 182 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. The Law Offices of Neil Crane LLC (#2) and The Law Offices Of Neil Crane, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 103 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in New Fairfield?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 103 bankruptcy lawyers serving New Fairfield, CT. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in New Fairfield are open 24/7?

7 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in New Fairfield post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Offices Of James F Aspell, PC (#1), The Law Offices of Neil Crane LLC (#2) and The Law Offices Of Neil Crane, LLC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in New Fairfield work on weekends?

21 of 103 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Offices Of James F Aspell, PC (#1), The Law Offices of Neil Crane LLC (#2) and The Law Offices Of Neil Crane, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do New Fairfield bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 103 rated bankruptcy lawyers in New Fairfield is 4.9★, with a median of 18 reviews. Noyes & Associates, LLC has the most, 305 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 New Fairfield count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the New Fairfield 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 New Fairfield, CT 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 New Fairfield, CT 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 New Fairfield?

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 New Fairfield

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 103 bankruptcy lawyers serving New Fairfield.

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