69/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Bankruptcy Lawyers in Oshawa, ON: 2026 rankings
23 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 Oshawa: Bromwich+Smith, LFR Score 69/100; 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 9
Open 24 hours (per Google): Sauvageau & Associates (S&A), posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 23.
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Most-reviewed: Bromwich+Smith, 72 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 23 ranked after Bromwich+Smith; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
23 Oshawa bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 23 rated law firms.
Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Oshawa 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bromwich+Smith | 69 | 4.9★ (127) | East York, 35 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Top score |
| 2 | Bromwich+Smith | 66 | 4.9★ (72) | Toronto, 51 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Shannon Brown, PPLSI Independent Associate: Legal Services & Identity Theft Protection | 65 | 5.0★ (7) | Oshawa | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Neal & Mara Barristers and Solicitors | 63 | 4.4★ (27) | Oshawa | — | — |
| 5 | Bromwich+Smith | 61 | 4.8★ (18) | Etobicoke, 61 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | FARBER Debt Solutions - Consumer Proposal & Licensed Insolvency Trustee | 60 | 4.9★ (18) | Newmarket, 49 km away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | ME Law - Civil Litigation Lawyers, Toronto | ON, BC | 60 | 4.9★ (36) | Toronto, 51 km away | — | — |
| 8 | ROZVYTOK Chartered Professional Accountants | 59 | 5.0★ (21) | North York, 50 km away | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Sauvageau & Associates (S&A) | 59 | 1.0★ (5) | Richmond Hill, 43 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 10 | Fahey Crate Law | 59 | 4.4★ (52) | East Gwillimbury, 60 km away | — | — |
All 23 bankruptcy lawyers in Oshawa, 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.
Based in Toronto, 51 km away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshawa
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshawa
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Etobicoke, 61 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newmarket, 49 km away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 51 km away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in North York, 50 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond Hill, 43 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 1.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#10 Fahey Crate Law
Based in East Gwillimbury, 60 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Markham, 40 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#12 Russo Corp.
Based in Aurora, 50 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#13 Bromwich+Smith
Based in East York, 47 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#14 Beard Winter LLP
Based in Toronto, 51 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in East York, 44 km away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 51 km away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#17 Torkin Manes LLP
Based in Toronto, 51 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.1★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peterborough, 61 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 51 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Etobicoke, 64 km away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#21 Bosch W J
Based in Peterborough, 61 km away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Etobicoke, 60 km away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 51 km away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Oshawa
20 more bankruptcy lawyers within 64 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aitken Robertson | 4.6★ (186) | In Oshawa |
| AR Law | 5.0★ (80) | In Oshawa |
| Barrison & Manitius | 4.4★ (53) | In Oshawa |
| Birch Law | 4.7★ (59) | In Oshawa |
| Borden Family Lawyers | 4.4★ (55) | In Oshawa |
| Creighton Law Firm | 4.0★ (74) | In Oshawa |
| Devry Smith Frank LLP | 4.2★ (37) | In Oshawa |
| Diamond Fischman & Pushman | 4.5★ (43) | In Oshawa |
| Erik M. Fraser Law Office | 4.7★ (63) | In Oshawa |
| Kevin Henry Law | 5.0★ (49) | In Oshawa |
| Keystone Law Offices | 5.0★ (89) | In Oshawa |
| Mack Lawyers | 4.8★ (209) | In Oshawa |
| Nolan Persaud | 4.5★ (83) | In Oshawa |
| Norton Law PC | 5.0★ (91) | In Oshawa |
| Palter, McCarthy | 4.1★ (17) | In Oshawa |
| Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers | 4.8★ (146) | In Oshawa |
| Thomas Efraim LLP | 4.7★ (152) | In Oshawa |
| TMB Law | 4.4★ (35) | In Oshawa |
| Turner Law Professional Corp. | 5.0★ (89) | In Oshawa |
| Woitzik Polsinelli LLP | 4.8★ (412) | In Oshawa |
How we ranked Oshawa bankruptcy lawyers
We scored 23 Oshawa 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Oshawa data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a bankruptcy lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many bankruptcy law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the lawyer, not only staff, will review your forms and go with you to the meeting of creditors.
- 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 Oshawa: frequently asked questions
Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Oshawa?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Oshawa, ON is Bromwich+Smith with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Bromwich+Smith (#2) and Shannon Brown, PPLSI Independent Associate: Legal Services & Identity Theft Protection (#3) follow. We ranked 23 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Oshawa?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 23 bankruptcy lawyers serving Oshawa, ON. 2 of them are based in Oshawa; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 64 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which bankruptcy lawyers in Oshawa are open 24/7?
1 ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Oshawa posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Sauvageau & Associates (S&A) (#9). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which bankruptcy lawyers in Oshawa work on weekends?
9 of 23 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bromwich+Smith (#1), Bromwich+Smith (#2) and Shannon Brown, PPLSI Independent Associate: Legal Services & Identity Theft Protection (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Oshawa bankruptcy lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 23 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Oshawa is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Bromwich+Smith has the most, 127 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 Oshawa count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Oshawa city centre, 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 Oshawa, ON charge?
In Canada, bankruptcies and consumer proposals are filed through a Licensed Insolvency Trustee, whose fees are regulated; lawyers advise on debt, lawsuits and business insolvency. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Who files a bankruptcy in Canada?
A Licensed Insolvency Trustee files bankruptcies and consumer proposals. A lawyer can advise on lawsuits, secured debts and business insolvency around it. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of bankruptcy lawyers in Oshawa, ON 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 Oshawa?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your province (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some province). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Oshawa
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 23 bankruptcy lawyers serving Oshawa.
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