Salt Lake County, Utah
Bankruptcy Lawyer for Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City is home to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah, where every Utah bankruptcy case is filed. Our Sandy office is a short drive down I-15 or State Street, and much of the work can be handled by phone, email and secure upload, so you do not have to take time off work to meet with us.
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How we help Salt Lake City residents
- Chapter 7 BankruptcyWipe out credit cards, medical bills and personal loans, usually in a few months.
- Chapter 13 BankruptcyKeep your home and car with one affordable three-to-five-year plan, and stop foreclosure.
- Stop ForeclosureHalt a trustee's sale and catch up on missed mortgage payments while you stay in your home.
- Stop Wage GarnishmentStop creditors from taking your paycheck and end collection lawsuits with the automatic stay.
- Stop RepossessionKeep your car, catch up on missed payments and, in some cases, lower the loan balance.
- Debt SettlementNegotiate with creditors to resolve debts for less, without filing bankruptcy.
- Student Loans in BankruptcyStudent loan discharge is a separate part of bankruptcy: a court case asking that your federal or private loans be wiped out or reduced for undue hardship.
- Tax PreparationAccurate individual tax returns from a firm that understands how taxes and bankruptcy interact.
Filing bankruptcy from Salt Lake City: what to expect
- One federal court for all of Utah. Your case is filed electronically with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah in Salt Lake City.
- Video meetings. Utah Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 meetings of creditors are held by Zoom, so you can attend from Salt Lake City.
- Immediate protection. The automatic stay stops most collection activity the moment your case is filed.
- Utah exemptions. State law protects much of what you own, including household goods, a vehicle and retirement savings.
Salt Lake City bankruptcy questions
Can I meet with an attorney in person if I live in Salt Lake City?
Yes. Our office is at 10907 S State St in Sandy, a short drive from Salt Lake City. If it is easier, most of your case can also be handled by phone and email.
Where will my bankruptcy case be filed?
With the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah in Salt Lake City. Every Utah case goes to that court, and filing is done electronically.
Can bankruptcy stop a wage garnishment in Salt Lake County?
Yes, in most cases. Filing triggers the automatic stay, which stops most garnishments and collection lawsuits. Child support and alimony orders are the main exceptions.
What does a bankruptcy attorney cost in Salt Lake City?
The first consultation is free, and we offer $0-down options and payment plans. Your total depends on the chapter you file and how involved your case is. You will know the full cost before you decide anything.
Also serving
South Salt Lake, Millcreek, Holladay, North Salt Lake, and every community in Salt Lake County. More Salt Lake County pages: West Valley City, West Jordan, Sandy, South Jordan, Draper, Murray, Taylorsville, Herriman. See all Utah service areas.
Meeting format source: U.S. Trustee Program, Region 19. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Salt Lake City bankruptcy help: free consultation
Every situation is different. A free consultation is the fastest way to learn which option fits yours. Ask about $0-down options.