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Bankruptcy Lawyers in Washington, D.C., DC: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Washington, D.C.: Andrews Law Firm, LFR Score 70/100; 4.9★ from 790 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): The Law Office of Thomas E. Pyles, P.A., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 179.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Ruben Law Firm, 471 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 179 ranked after Andrews Law Firm; ranked #3.

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

179 Washington, D.C. bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 53 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 179 rated law firms.

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Andrews Law Firm704.9★ (790)Alexandria, 6 mi awaySat · EveningsTop score
2The Law Office of Thomas E. Pyles, P.A.694.9★ (309)Waldorf, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Ruben Law Firm694.9★ (471)Arbutus, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
4Harris S Ammerman, Attorney695.0★ (41)Washington, D.C.Open 24 hrs (Google)—
5Brian K. Madden, PC674.9★ (179)Fairfax, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Sirody Bankruptcy Center674.9★ (381)Pikesville, 38 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Stephen A. Thomas, PLLC675.0★ (20)Washington, D.C.Open 24 hrs (Google)—
8Lee Legal675.0★ (92)Washington, D.C.Sat—
9The Law Offices of Adam M. Freiman, P.C.674.8★ (387)Pikesville, 37 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Maryland Bankruptcy Center674.9★ (160)Glen Burnie, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 179 bankruptcy lawyers in Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.

    #1 Andrews Law Firm

    Based in Alexandria, 6 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 790 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 790 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 11 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    122 N Alfred St, Alexandria, VA 22314
    View profile for Andrews Law Firm(703) 838-9004

  3. #3 Ruben Law Firm

    Based in Arbutus, 29 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 471 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 471 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1302 Concourse Dr #304, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
    View profile for Ruben Law Firm(410) 766-4044

  5. #5 Brian K. Madden, PC

    Based in Fairfax, 15 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 179 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 179 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–11 PM
    Address
    10617 Jones St Ste 301B, Fairfax, VA 22030
    View profile for Brian K. Madden, PC(703) 533-0101

  8. Based in Washington, D.C.

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1250 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 700 | PMB 5162, Washington, DC 20036
    View profile for Lee Legal(202) 448-5136

  12. #12 Fisher-Sandler, LLC

    Based in Buckhall, 20 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 277 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    12801 Darby Brooke Ct Unit 201, Woodbridge, VA 22192
    View profile for Fisher-Sandler, LLC(703) 967-3315

  14. #14 Royes Law

    Based in Brookhaven, 1 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 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
    View profile for Royes Law(202) 521-1132

  18. #18 Law Firm of Kevin D. Judd

    Based in Washington, D.C.

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    South Building, 601 Pennsylvania Ave NW #900, Washington, DC 20004
    View profile for Law Firm of Kevin D. Judd(202) 888-8454

  24. #24 Vivona Pandurangi, PLC

    Based in Falls Church, 7 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    211 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046
    View profile for Vivona Pandurangi, PLC(571) 969-6540

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

bankruptcy lawyers in Washington, D.C., ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26D.G. Van Bergen644.7★ (44)28 mi
27The Johnson Law Group, LLC645.0★ (8)11 mi
28Ashley F. Morgan Law, PC634.9★ (261)23 mi
29Jones Leonard634.8★ (25)10 mi
30Law Office of Rowena N. Nelson, LLC634.8★ (115)10 mi
31Wani & Associates, P.C634.5★ (258)11 mi
32Walton Law Group, LLC634.6★ (56)11 mi
33Maryland Bankruptcy Esq.634.8★ (37)11 mi
34Southern Maryland Law | Andrews, Bongar, Gormley & Clagett, P.A.634.9★ (154)20 mi
35Middleton Legal634.4★ (66)11 mi
36The Valle Law Firm, LLC624.9★ (47)7 mi
37Taxpayers Guardian & John E. Williams, Esq.625.0★ (6)7 mi
38Law Office of Sean E. Underwood624.2★ (10)7 mi
39Rosefelt Tax Law624.8★ (50)7 mi
40Law Offices of Kirk Rankin & Associates624.8★ (68)10 mi
41James P. Griffin, Bankruptcy Attorney624.9★ (38)29 mi
42Manassas Law Group624.7★ (253)26 mi
43Wampler & Souder, LLC624.3★ (49)11 mi
44Law Offices of Marvin Liss624.3★ (46)In Washington, D.C.
45Broumas Law Group LLC624.3★ (24)29 mi
46Law Office Of Michael J. Sgarlat625.0★ (4)6 mi
47Law Offices of Sherrie A Smith, Pllc625.0★ (17)In Washington, D.C.
48James R. Logan PA614.8★ (89)37 mi
49Alpha Legal, LLC614.0★ (5)16 mi
50Meridian Law LLC614.9★ (123)37 mi

Also serving Washington, D.C.

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 Washington, D.C.
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP4.7★ (30)In Washington, D.C.
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP4.8★ (195)In Washington, D.C.
Brown Rudnick LLP4.9★ (53)In Washington, D.C.
Ellyn Tanenberg, Attorney & CPA4.9★ (27)In Washington, D.C.
Esquire Tax Solutions4.9★ (57)In Washington, D.C.
Federal Attorney Rammy Barbari5.0★ (75)In Washington, D.C.
Frost Law4.8★ (99)In Washington, D.C.
Gelb & Gelb, P.C.4.9★ (300)In Washington, D.C.
Law Firm of Charles A. Ray, P.C.4.9★ (42)In Washington, D.C.
Law Office of Michael D.J. Eisenberg4.7★ (25)In Washington, D.C.
Legal Counsel for the Elderly3.5★ (27)In Washington, D.C.
Lotze Mosley PLLC4.7★ (53)In Washington, D.C.
Matthew Wilson Attorney at Law4.9★ (27)In Washington, D.C.
Mid-Atlantic Law & Tax5.0★ (32)In Washington, D.C.
Morgan & Morgan4.8★ (1,485)In Washington, D.C.
Peter D. Antonoplos At Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP4.8★ (198)In Washington, D.C.
Tax Relief Counsel - Tax Attorney5.0★ (51)In Washington, D.C.
The Cochran Firm3.9★ (187)In Washington, D.C.
Tully Rinckey PLLC4.8★ (414)In Washington, D.C.
Wingfield, Ginsburg & Lipp, PC4.7★ (198)In Washington, D.C.

How we ranked Washington, D.C. bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 179 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Washington, D.C.?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Washington, D.C., DC is Andrews Law Firm with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 4.9★ from 790 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 6 PM. The Law Office of Thomas E. Pyles, P.A. (#2) and Ruben Law Firm (#3) follow. We ranked 179 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Washington, D.C.?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 179 bankruptcy lawyers serving Washington, D.C., DC. 6 of them are based in Washington, D.C.; 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 Washington, D.C. are open 24/7?

16 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in Washington, D.C. post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Law Office of Thomas E. Pyles, P.A. (#2), Ruben Law Firm (#3) and Harris S Ammerman, Attorney (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Washington, D.C. work on weekends?

53 of 179 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 33 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Andrews Law Firm (#1), The Law Office of Thomas E. Pyles, P.A. (#2) and Ruben Law Firm (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Washington, D.C. bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 179 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Washington, D.C. is 4.8★, with a median of 15 reviews. Andrews Law Firm has the most, 790 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 Washington, D.C. count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C., DC 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 Washington, D.C., DC 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 Washington, D.C.?

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 Washington, D.C.

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 179 bankruptcy lawyers serving Washington, D.C..

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