73/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 267 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Bankruptcy Lawyers in Salt Lake City, UT: 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 Salt Lake City: Blue Bee Bankruptcy Law, LFR Score 73/100; 4.9★ from 267 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: Ascent Law, 595 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 77 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
77 Salt Lake City bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 77 rated law firms.
Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Salt Lake City 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 | Blue Bee Bankruptcy Law | 73 | 4.9★ (267) | Salt Lake City | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Jose A. Loayza & Associates, PLLC | 67 | 4.7★ (184) | Salt Lake City | Sat | — |
| 3 | Lincoln Law | 67 | 4.9★ (180) | Salt Lake City | — | — |
| 4 | Watton Law Group | 67 | 4.8★ (231) | Salt Lake City | — | — |
| 5 | Utah Bankruptcy Clinic | 66 | 4.9★ (158) | Salt Lake City | — | — |
| 6 | Ascent Law | 66 | 4.7★ (595) | West Jordan, 12 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Morrison Law Group | 66 | 4.9★ (335) | Sandy, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Scalley Reading Bates Hansen & Rasmussen, P.C. | 66 | 4.8★ (148) | Salt Lake City | — | — |
| 9 | Alta Legal | 65 | 4.7★ (160) | Salt Lake City | — | — |
| 10 | Henline Law | 65 | 5.0★ (454) | Pleasant Grove, 28 mi away | — | — |
All 77 bankruptcy lawyers in Salt Lake City, 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.
Based in Salt Lake City
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 184 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
#3 Lincoln Law
Based in Salt Lake City
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Salt Lake City
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 231 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Salt Lake City
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 158 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
#6 Ascent Law
Based in West Jordan, 12 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 595 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Sandy, 13 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 335 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Salt Lake City
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
#9 Alta Legal
Based in Salt Lake City
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
#10 Henline Law
Based in Pleasant Grove, 28 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 454 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Salt Lake City
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
#12 Lincoln Law
Based in Orem, 33 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 448 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in West Jordan, 12 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Sandy, 14 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 214 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in South Jordan, 14 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Ogden, 30 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 343 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
#17 Beutler Law P.C.
Based in South Jordan, 14 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
#18 Jory L. Trease
Based in Salt Lake City
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Pleasant Grove, 29 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 287 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Orem, 36 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 577 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Midvale, 10 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Salt Lake City
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Salt Lake City
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Salt Lake City
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Salt Lake City
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Law Offices of Laura Ferrin, P.C. | 62 | 5.0★ (23) | In Salt Lake City |
| 27 | Chino Law PLLC | 61 | 4.0★ (8) | In Salt Lake City |
| 28 | Law Offices of Laura Ferrin | 61 | 4.8★ (55) | 12 mi |
| 29 | Green Legal Group, P.C. | 61 | 4.7★ (66) | 14 mi |
| 30 | Law Offices of Andrew Clawson | 61 | 4.5★ (8) | In Salt Lake City |
| 31 | BDJ Express Law | 61 | 4.9★ (146) | 32 mi |
| 32 | Debt Smart Money | 61 | 4.7★ (52) | 14 mi |
| 33 | McKay, Burton & Thurman, P.C. | 61 | 4.2★ (26) | In Salt Lake City |
| 34 | Morrison Law Group | 61 | 4.6★ (276) | 32 mi |
| 35 | Harward & Associates | 61 | 4.0★ (46) | In Salt Lake City |
| 36 | Utah Bankruptcy Clinic | 61 | 4.9★ (111) | 32 mi |
| 37 | Ellis Law | 61 | 5.0★ (30) | 13 mi |
| 38 | Winward, E. Kent Attorney | 60 | 4.9★ (48) | 29 mi |
| 39 | Rulon T Burton & Associates | 60 | 4.1★ (68) | 9 mi |
| 40 | Clyde Snow Attorneys at Law | 60 | 4.1★ (17) | In Salt Lake City |
| 41 | Utah Bankruptcy Clinic, LC | 60 | 5.0★ (104) | 38 mi |
| 42 | Kaufman, Nichols, & Kaufman, PLLC | 59 | 4.6★ (118) | 32 mi |
| 43 | Law Firm of Ryan D. Baxter, LLC | 59 | 4.8★ (65) | 32 mi |
| 44 | Alta Legal | 59 | 4.8★ (93) | 38 mi |
| 45 | Vannova Legal (UT) | 58 | 3.9★ (55) | 12 mi |
| 46 | The Bankruptcy Center | Skoubye Nielson & Johansen, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | In Salt Lake City |
| 47 | Utah Bankruptcy Professionals | 58 | 4.3★ (16) | 12 mi |
| 48 | Larsen Law Firm | 58 | 4.7★ (99) | 38 mi |
| 49 | Weekes Law | 58 | 4.0★ (23) | 11 mi |
| 50 | Arnold Wadsworth & Coggins Attorneys | 58 | 4.6★ (69) | 32 mi |
Also serving Salt Lake City
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1LAW | 4.6★ (141) | In Salt Lake City |
| Bond and Call LC | 4.4★ (22) | In Salt Lake City |
| Craig Swapp & Associates | 4.9★ (1,101) | In Salt Lake City |
| Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar | 4.0★ (25) | In Salt Lake City |
| Hanks & Peterson Law PLLC | 4.2★ (53) | In Salt Lake City |
| Hepworth Legal | 4.2★ (56) | In Salt Lake City |
| Hoole & King LC | 4.5★ (24) | In Salt Lake City |
| Intermountain Legal, P.C. | 4.8★ (189) | In Salt Lake City |
| Jardine Law Offices, P.C. | 3.9★ (24) | In Salt Lake City |
| Levitt Legal | 4.9★ (75) | In Salt Lake City |
| Lexington Law | 4.3★ (4,215) | In Salt Lake City |
| Liberty Law | 4.9★ (155) | In Salt Lake City |
| Parr Brown Gee & Loveless | 4.5★ (26) | In Salt Lake City |
| Pia Hoyt Law Firm | 4.5★ (24) | In Salt Lake City |
| Rammell Law, PLLC | 5.0★ (68) | In Salt Lake City |
| Ray Quinney & Nebeker | 4.4★ (37) | In Salt Lake City |
| Robert A. Eder, Jr. Attorney at Law | 4.9★ (29) | In Salt Lake City |
| Shumway Van | 4.4★ (56) | In Salt Lake City |
| Ted Weckel, Attorney at Law | 4.8★ (41) | In Salt Lake City |
| Valley Law | 4.7★ (118) | In Salt Lake City |
How we ranked Salt Lake City bankruptcy lawyers
We scored 77 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City: frequently asked questions
Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Salt Lake City?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Salt Lake City, UT is Blue Bee Bankruptcy Law with an LFR Score of 73/100. It has 4.9★ from 267 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Jose A. Loayza & Associates, PLLC (#2) and Lincoln Law (#3) follow. We ranked 77 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Salt Lake City?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 77 bankruptcy lawyers serving Salt Lake City, UT. 20 of them are based in Salt Lake City; 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 Salt Lake City are open 24/7?
1 ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Salt Lake City posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Blue Bee Bankruptcy Law (#1). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which bankruptcy lawyers in Salt Lake City work on weekends?
4 of 77 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Blue Bee Bankruptcy Law (#1) and Jose A. Loayza & Associates, PLLC (#2). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Salt Lake City bankruptcy lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 77 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Salt Lake City is 4.7★, with a median of 41 reviews. Ascent Law has the most, 595 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Salt Lake City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, UT 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 Salt Lake City, UT 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 Salt Lake City?
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 Salt Lake City
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 77 bankruptcy lawyers serving Salt Lake City.
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