Bankruptcy Attorneys You Can Count On

Making the decision to file for bankruptcy is not easy and finding a bankruptcy attorney to help you make that decision can be just as difficult. With so many bankruptcy lawyers in Illinois, finding the right one for your case can seem like a shot in the dark.

At Bankruptcy Advocates, in Carbondale, we provide bankruptcy services for businesses and individuals across Southern Illinois. You can learn more about our attorneys by following the links below:



Decades Of Bankruptcy Experience

Our attorney, Marcus Herbert brings more than 30 years of legal experience to the firm and is licensed to practice in many state and federal courts in Illinois and Kentucky. Attorney Herbert offers a wide array of services that our clients benefit from, including:

  • More than three decades of collective experience representing individuals, businesses and families in bankruptcy
  • Initial consultations to review your situation on what you can do
  • Guidance through bankruptcy for Chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13
  • Caring, compassionate and comprehensive representation
  • Advocacy while taking on creditors, reaffirming debts and preventing foreclosure
  • Bankruptcy offers the opportunity to take back control over your finances

Historically, a stigma was attached to the concept of bankruptcy that made people leery and skeptical about the benefits that it could achieve. This is changing. Today, nearly two million people a year file bankruptcy, and corporations routinely do so in order to be financially reborn and become profitable again.

Bankruptcy and debt settlement can restore your financial health and help you rebuild your life. Get your questions answered by calling us at 618-549-9800. We can help turn your bankruptcy into a positive experience.

Avoid Bankruptcy Mills And Improve Your Situation

Many law firms that practice bankruptcy can be classified as "bankruptcy mills." As their name implies, bankruptcy mills attempt to get as many people in and out of their office as possible. Unfortunately, although these firms may be able to complete your bankruptcy quickly, they are not always concerned with the individual needs of their clients. They may overlook potential issues that could arise later and cause you additional strife.

At Bankruptcy Advocates, our attorneys will work with you to get the debt relief that you deserve. At your free initial consultation, we will discuss your situation and make an assessment that fits your needs.

Local And Compassionate Representation

We serve clients in Carbondale and Carmi, Illinois, and we provide the compassionate legal advice you need when dealing with the stress of a financial crisis that bankruptcy can resolve. We live here and feel a strong bond with the community and the people who live and work here. We want our clients to succeed and we help them achieve a brighter future.

Call us today at 618-549-9800 or email us here.

We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

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