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Bankruptcy Lawyers in Thousand Oaks, CA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Thousand Oaks: Mediator Law Group, P.C., LFR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 1,558 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Offices of Navid Kohan, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 203.

  3. 13

    Most-reviewed: The Attorney Group, Professional Law Corp El Grupo De Abogados, 640 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 203 ranked after Mediator Law Group, P.C.; ranked #13.

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

203 Thousand Oaks bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 65 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 203 rated law firms.

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Mediator Law Group, P.C.684.9★ (1,558)Calabasas, 11 mi away—Top score
2Law Offices of Navid Kohan685.0★ (133)Encino, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Wadhwani & Shanfeld - Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyers665.0★ (235)Los Angeles, 34 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Wadhwani & Shanfeld - Sherman Oaks Bankruptcy Lawyers664.9★ (108)Sherman Oaks, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Law Offices of Karen Ware, PC665.0★ (27)Agoura, 1 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Tyson Takeuchi Law Offices665.0★ (394)Los Angeles, 34 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Ensafi Law | Bankruptcy Attorney655.0★ (81)Los Angeles, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8KT - Tang & Associates Attorney AT LAW654.8★ (211)Los Angeles, 34 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Karine Karadjian, A Professional Law Corporation655.0★ (38)Van Nuys, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Cal West Law655.0★ (260)Woodland Hills, 13 mi away——

All 203 bankruptcy lawyers in Thousand Oaks, 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 Thousand Oaks

    Based in Calabasas, 11 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 1,558 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,558 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    23945 Calabasas Rd Unit 114, Calabasas, CA 91302
  2. Based in Woodland Hills, 13 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 260 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 260 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    21800 Oxnard St #720, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
  3. Based in Sherman Oaks, 22 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 77 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4630 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  4. Based in Encino, 19 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 427 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 427 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6345 Balboa Blvd Bldg 2 suite 247, Encino, CA 91316
  5. Based in West Hills, 11 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    23644 Vanowen St a, West Hills, CA 91307
  6. Based in Los Angeles, 25 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 329 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 329 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1900 Ave of the Stars 17th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067
  7. Based in Woodland Hills, 14 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6303 Owensmouth Ave 10th Floor, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
  8. Based in Encino, 21 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    15910 Ventura Blvd Ste 710, Encino, CA 91436

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

bankruptcy lawyers in Thousand Oaks, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Law Offices of Hagen & Hagen625.0★ (57)14 mi
27Cero Balance, Inc.625.0★ (503)38 mi
28Farivar Law Firm, APC625.0★ (84)18 mi
29Nathan A Berneman, APC625.0★ (24)1 mi
30Family Law Attorney615.0★ (18)34 mi
31Law Office of Jonathan Panossian, A PC614.7★ (14)29 mi
32CLEAN SLATE BK GROUP P.C.615.0★ (50)25 mi
33MVP Law Group, APC614.8★ (72)14 mi
34Bankruptcy chapter 7 / Bancarrota capitulo 7614.9★ (137)22 mi
35Miller Tyme Notary Svcs & Fingerprinting615.0★ (26)30 mi
36PA Law Group615.0★ (88)33 mi
37Fleischman Consumer Law Center614.8★ (225)27 mi
38Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger614.8★ (53)26 mi
39Shevitz Law Firm614.9★ (38)29 mi
40Kedikian Bankruptcy Law615.0★ (77)33 mi
41Daniel A. Higson615.0★ (82)23 mi
42Law Offices of Navid Kohan615.0★ (14)36 mi
43Attorney Miguel A. Manzo615.0★ (32)36 mi
44JLG Lawyers614.8★ (283)33 mi
45Law Office of Chirnese L. Liverpool614.9★ (90)22 mi
46Legal Leaf, Inc605.0★ (15)28 mi
47Law Offices of Devin Sawdayi604.9★ (29)24 mi
48Law Offices of Danny K. Agai605.0★ (30)25 mi
49LAW OFFICES OF ELAINE O. SAN JUAN604.9★ (29)21 mi
50The Law Office of Attorney Frank Guilardi604.9★ (68)33 mi

Also serving Thousand Oaks

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 Thousand Oaks
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Andrew D. Smith, Attorney at LawIn Thousand Oaks
DK Law Group3.7★ (7)In Thousand Oaks
John F Nicholson Law Offices1.0★ (2)12 mi
Law Office of Erika Wasvary5.0★ (2)17 mi
Law Office of Susan J Salehi.5.0★ (2)14 mi
Law Offices of Mark S. Glazer, APC4.8★ (18)In Thousand Oaks
Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger5.0★ (2)13 mi
Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger5.0★ (2)13 mi
Law Offices Of Michael Labrum5.0★ (1)In Thousand Oaks
Law Offices of Robert T. Leonard, APC4.6★ (25)In Thousand Oaks
Law Offices of Veralin Nnaoji3.5★ (2)18 mi
Merritt & Hagen, APC5.0★ (2)14 mi
Resolve Law Group | Price Law GroupIn Thousand Oaks
Steven Trolard & Associates Plc5.0★ (1)In Thousand Oaks
The Kaufman Law Firm4.8★ (110)In Thousand Oaks
The Law Office of Jeffrey T. Gillingham5.0★ (52)In Thousand Oaks
The Law Offices of David R. Schneider, APC5.0★ (58)In Thousand Oaks
The Law Offices of Robert F. Sommers4.1★ (9)In Thousand Oaks
Top Gun Bankruptcy Lawyer5.0★ (2)20 mi
Tristan teGroen Law - A family law firm.5.0★ (41)In Thousand Oaks

How we ranked Thousand Oaks bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 203 Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Thousand Oaks?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Thousand Oaks, CA is Mediator Law Group, P.C. with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,558 Google reviews. Law Offices of Navid Kohan (#2) and Wadhwani & Shanfeld - Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyers (#3) follow. We ranked 203 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Thousand Oaks?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 203 bankruptcy lawyers serving Thousand Oaks, CA. 1 of them is based in Thousand Oaks; 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 Thousand Oaks are open 24/7?

19 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in Thousand Oaks post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Offices of Navid Kohan (#2), Wadhwani & Shanfeld - Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyers (#3) and Wadhwani & Shanfeld - Sherman Oaks Bankruptcy Lawyers (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Thousand Oaks work on weekends?

65 of 203 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 30 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Offices of Navid Kohan (#2), Wadhwani & Shanfeld - Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyers (#3) and Wadhwani & Shanfeld - Sherman Oaks Bankruptcy Lawyers (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Thousand Oaks bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 203 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Thousand Oaks is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Mediator Law Group, P.C. has the most, 1,558 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 Thousand Oaks count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks, 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 Thousand Oaks, 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 Thousand Oaks?

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 Thousand Oaks

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 203 bankruptcy lawyers serving Thousand Oaks.