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Bankruptcy Lawyers in West Town, IL: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in West Town: Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C., LFR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 2,181 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Bentz Holguin Law Firm, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 337.

  3. 8

    Most-reviewed: Consumer Law Group, 11,292 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 337 ranked; ranked #8.

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

337 West Town bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 150 open Saturdays and 43 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 337 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Bankruptcy lawyers in Chicago ranking. See Bankruptcy lawyers in Chicago

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in West Town 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 West Town at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.684.9★ (2,181)Chicago, 6 mi awaySat · EveningsTop score
2Bentz Holguin Law Firm, LLC684.9★ (124)Chicago, 2 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.685.0★ (2,197)Evergreen Park, 12 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.675.0★ (1,417)Chicago, 11 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Ivan Rueda & Associates – Personal Injury Attorney674.6★ (203)Chicago, 1 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6The Shimotake Law Firm, LLC675.0★ (69)Chicago, 3 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.674.9★ (755)Chicago, 3 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Consumer Law Group674.7★ (11,292)Chicago, 8 mi away—Most reviews
9Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.665.0★ (1,807)Berwyn, 7 mi away——
10Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.665.0★ (228)Chicago, 1 mi awaySat · Evenings—

All 337 bankruptcy lawyers in West Town, 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.

  8. #8 Consumer Law Group

    Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 11,292 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 11,292 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6232 N Pulaski Rd #300, Chicago, IL 60646
    View profile for Consumer Law Group(312) 535-8855

  9. #9 Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.

    Based in Berwyn, 7 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 1,807 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 1,807 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6537 Cermak Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402
    View profile for Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.(888) 456-1953

  15. #15 Thurston Law Firm

    Based in Chicago, 3 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    141 W Jackson Blvd Unit 2800, Chicago, IL 60604
    View profile for Thurston Law Firm(312) 818-8008

  18. #18 Westside Law Firm

    Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2442 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612
    View profile for Westside Law Firm(312) 344-3759

  19. #19 Get Filed

    Based in Chicago, 3 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 181 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    53 W Jackson Blvd #628, Chicago, IL 60604
    View profile for Get Filed(312) 662-1480

  22. #22 Fairmax Law

    Based in Chicago, 3 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    55 E Monroe St #3800, Chicago, IL 60603
    View profile for Fairmax Law(888) 324-7629

  23. Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 407 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 407 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    77 W Washington St Ste 2120, Chicago, IL 60602
    View profile for CTM Legal Group(312) 818-6700

  24. #24 Law Offices of Robert J. Skowronski, Ltd.

    Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 477 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 477 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 10 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5491 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
    View profile for Law Offices of Robert J. Skowronski, Ltd.(773) 283-1600

How we ranked West Town bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 337 West Town 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 West Town 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 West Town: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in West Town?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in West Town, IL is Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,181 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. Bentz Holguin Law Firm, LLC (#2) and Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. (#3) follow. We ranked 337 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in West Town?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 337 bankruptcy lawyers serving West Town, IL. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in West Town are open 24/7?

20 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in West Town post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bentz Holguin Law Firm, LLC (#2), Ivan Rueda & Associates – Personal Injury Attorney (#5) and The Shimotake Law Firm, LLC (#6). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in West Town work on weekends?

150 of 337 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 43 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. (#1), Bentz Holguin Law Firm, LLC (#2) and Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do West Town bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 337 rated bankruptcy lawyers in West Town is 4.8★, with a median of 22 reviews. Consumer Law Group has the most, 11,292 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 West Town count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the West Town 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 West Town, IL 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 West Town, IL 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 West Town?

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 West Town

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 337 bankruptcy lawyers serving West Town.

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