Are you a resident of Berks County struggling with debt?
According to the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, there were 384 bankruptcy filings from Berks County in the Fiscal Year 2023. Our team of dedicated bankruptcy attorneys are ready to provide you with the legal representation needed to protect your assets when you fall under financially hard times.
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Towns We Serve in Berks County, Pennsylvania
We serve all 64 towns and cities in Berks County, PA, including but not limited to:
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- Reading
- WyomissingÂ
- Blandon
- Shillington
- Pennside
- Birdsboro
- Kutztown
- Whitfield
- Hamburg
- Lorane
Where to File for Bankruptcy in Berks County
Berks County residents filing for bankruptcy must do so with the United States Bankruptcy Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. There is a federal bankruptcy court location right within Berks County. The Reading court location in Berks County is located at 201 Penn Street, Suite 103, Reading, PA 19601. When filing for bankruptcy, your attorney will help you properly file your petition, schedules, and statements at the Reading bankruptcy court and attend your required hearing for your case.
Is there a bankruptcy court in Berks County?
What options do I have to file for bankruptcy in Berks County?
In Berks County, as with every county in Pennsylvania, there are two main types of bankruptcy filings for individuals that our bankruptcy attorneys help represent: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. However, you may have alternatives to filing for bankruptcy that are also available to you. During our initial consultation, we can help you determine if alternatives may be available before filing your bankruptcy.
What is the filing fee for bankruptcy in Berks County?
Chapter 7 bankruptcy petitions incur a $338 court filing fee. Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions incur a $313 court filing fee. For both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, there may be additional court fees for specific motions necessary in various cases. Â
For a full list of fees that may incur when filing for bankruptcy, consult with your attorney or visit the United States Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania website to review the fee schedule. The most recent fee schedule went into effect on December 1, 2023.
How much does a consultation cost?
For new clients, RQP Law offers a free initial consultation to review your case. We will assess your financial options to determine whether you should file Chapter 7, Chapter 13, or even discuss alternatives to bankruptcy that may be available to you.
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If you are a resident of Berks County, contact our Pennsylvania bankruptcy attorneys for legal representation in filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
We are pleased to meet with you in either of our Pennsylvania offices to discuss your financial challenges.
Primary Office
192 South Hanover Street
Suite 101
Pottstown, PA 19464
Satellite Office
Lancaster, PA 17603