Ranked #1 in Santa Monica
Based in Los Angeles, 13 mi away
70/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 235 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Bankruptcy Lawyers in Santa Monica, CA: 2026 rankings
298 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 Santa Monica: Wadhwani & Shanfeld - Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyers, LFR Score 70/100; 5.0★ from 235 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Offices of Navid Kohan, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 298.
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Most-reviewed: Mediator Law Group, P.C., 1,558 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 298 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
298 Santa Monica bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 28 are open 24/7, 107 open Saturdays and 46 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 298 rated law firms.
Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Santa Monica 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 | Wadhwani & Shanfeld - Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyers | 70 | 5.0★ (235) | Los Angeles, 13 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Law Offices of Navid Kohan | 69 | 5.0★ (133) | Encino, 11 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Tyson Takeuchi Law Offices | 69 | 5.0★ (394) | Los Angeles, 13 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Ensafi Law | Bankruptcy Attorney | 68 | 5.0★ (81) | Los Angeles, 8 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | KT - Tang & Associates Attorney AT LAW | 68 | 4.8★ (211) | Los Angeles, 14 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Wadhwani & Shanfeld - Sherman Oaks Bankruptcy Lawyers | 68 | 4.9★ (108) | Sherman Oaks, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Bankruptcy Law Firm of Jasmine Firooz | 68 | 4.9★ (113) | Los Angeles, 13 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Nueva Vida Financial | 68 | 4.8★ (749) | Los Angeles, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | The Attorney Group, Professional Law Corp El Grupo De Abogados | 68 | 4.9★ (640) | Los Angeles, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Mediator Law Group, P.C. | 67 | 4.9★ (1,558) | Calabasas, 13 mi away | — | Most reviews |
All 298 bankruptcy lawyers in Santa Monica, 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 Encino, 11 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Los Angeles, 13 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 394 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Los Angeles, 8 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Los Angeles, 14 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Sherman Oaks, 9 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Los Angeles, 13 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Los Angeles, 20 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 749 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Los Angeles, 14 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 640 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Calabasas, 13 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 1,558 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Montebello, 23 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 999 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
#12 Keosian Law LLP
Based in Sherman Oaks, 10 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Van Nuys, 12 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Los Angeles, 5 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 329 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Glendale, 16 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 284 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Encino, 12 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 427 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
#17 OakTree Law
Based in Los Alamitos, 28 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 359 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Los Angeles, 11 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Torrance, 17 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 503 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
#20 Cal West Law
Based in Woodland Hills, 13 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 260 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Los Angeles, 13 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Encino, 10 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Los Angeles, 4 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Long Beach, 25 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Beverly Hills, 6 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 53 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 298 ranked bankruptcy lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Santa Monica
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew T Karlin Law Offices | 5.0★ (2) | In Santa Monica |
| Carol Sobel Law Offices | 2.9★ (15) | In Santa Monica |
| Cohen Legal - Car Accidents & Personal Injury Attorney | 5.0★ (71) | In Santa Monica |
| Costell & Adelson Law Corporation | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Monica |
| Gold Legal Group | 5.0★ (9) | In Santa Monica |
| Hart J. Levin - Santa Monica DUI Lawyers | 4.9★ (41) | In Santa Monica |
| Highland Legal Group, PC | 5.0★ (181) | In Santa Monica |
| Leslie Cohen Law PC | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Monica |
| Liberty & Associates | 5.0★ (23) | In Santa Monica |
| Meller & Floyd Law Office | 3.0★ (8) | In Santa Monica |
| Randolph & Associates | 4.9★ (48) | In Santa Monica |
| Robins Cloud LLP | 3.6★ (9) | In Santa Monica |
| Roshan-Zamir Perry | 1.0★ (1) | In Santa Monica |
| Sheila Merchant Legal - Real Estate & Business Law | 5.0★ (16) | In Santa Monica |
| Sinai Law Firm | 4.7★ (83) | In Santa Monica |
| The Document People | 4.6★ (40) | In Santa Monica |
| The Gillespie Law Firm Inc. | 4.0★ (8) | In Santa Monica |
| United Attorney Group | 4.8★ (53) | In Santa Monica |
| Walton & Walton, LLP | 5.0★ (2) | In Santa Monica |
| William H Brownstein & Associates | 3.0★ (2) | In Santa Monica |
How we ranked Santa Monica bankruptcy lawyers
We scored 298 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica: frequently asked questions
Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Santa Monica?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Santa Monica, CA is Wadhwani & Shanfeld - Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyers with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 5.0★ from 235 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Law Offices of Navid Kohan (#2) and Tyson Takeuchi Law Offices (#3) follow. We ranked 298 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Santa Monica?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 298 bankruptcy lawyers serving Santa Monica, CA. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which bankruptcy lawyers in Santa Monica are open 24/7?
28 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in Santa Monica post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Wadhwani & Shanfeld - Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyers (#1), Law Offices of Navid Kohan (#2) and Tyson Takeuchi Law Offices (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which bankruptcy lawyers in Santa Monica work on weekends?
107 of 298 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 46 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Wadhwani & Shanfeld - Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyers (#1), Law Offices of Navid Kohan (#2) and Tyson Takeuchi Law Offices (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Santa Monica bankruptcy lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 298 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Santa Monica is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Mediator Law Group, P.C. has the most, 1,558 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Santa Monica count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica?
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 Santa Monica
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 298 bankruptcy lawyers serving Santa Monica.
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