Lakelaw, like every law firm, welcomes new clients. Not only that, Lakelaw really values referrals from our existing clients.  We also welcome referrals from other attorneys.

We know what you want from your bankruptcy attorney.  We strive to give provide you the highest quality of service and the most sophisticated level of legal representation. We welcome all clients, rich or poor, of all backgrounds and from all areas.  You don’t have to be from Chicago or Lake County or Kenosha to be represented by Lakelaw.  We can represent you anywhere in Illinois or Wisconsin.

You are entitled to the best attorneys and the best service.  So why take chances?  Select the outstanding and nationally recognized lawyers of Lakelaw to represent you.  Here’s how.

We ask our bankruptcy clients to visit our consumer bankruptcy center.  There you will find our very own “Four Steps to Financial Freedom.”

We ask you to do the following:

1. Download the disclosure forms at Step 1 and keep them for your records
2. Download a truly free credit report from annualcreditreport.com at Step 2 and keep it for your records
3. Gather all the information and papers requested at Step 3
4. Complete the Questionnaire at Step 4.  This way, we will be ready to discuss your case when you come for your appointment.
5. Make an appointment with Lakelaw at one of our convenient offices.  Ask to see the attorney of your choice.
6. Be prepared to hire us at your first meeting – particularly if you want to get started right away.  Even a small initial payment will be enough for you to hire Lakelaw as your bankruptcy attorney.
7. You don’t have to pay us in full for chapter 13 cases – you can pay some of your fees under your plan.
8. If you want us to handle your chapter 7 case, we’ll want payment in full before we file your case.  We’ll always work with you for a convenient payment plan

Lakelaw bankruptcy attorneys want to help you resolve your financial challenges and become free of debt.  Take your first steps today and call 1 866 LAKELAW (525-5329) to set up an appointment with the attorney of your choice.

People who file bankruptcy in Illinois need bankruptcy information to make smart decisions. Lakelaw helps people file bankruptcy in Illinois. Lakelaw wants you to have all of the Illinois Bankruptcy Information you need even before you come to visit us in one of our offices – in Chicago or Waukegan.

Some information which you must have in order to be ready to file your bankruptcy case includes:

• Where is the Bankruptcy Court?

Cook County
Dirksen Federal Building 219 S. Dearborn St. Room 800  Chicago, Illinois 60606

DuPage County
DuPage Co Courthouse  505 North County Farm Rd, Rm 2000 Wheaton, Illinois 60187

Kane County
Kane Co. Government Center 100 South 3rd St., Rm 110 Geneva, Illinois 60134

Lake County
301 Greenleaf Ave, Courtroom B. Park City, llinois 60085

Will County
57 N Ottawa St. Room 201 Joliet, Illinois 60432

For chapter 13 meetings

Marilyn O. Marshall
224 South Michigan Avenue Suite 800 Chicago, Illinois 60604-2507

Glenn B. Stearns

DuPage County & Kane County
DuPage Co. Bar Assoc.126 S. County Farm Rd., Lower Level, Wheaton, Illinois 60187

Lake County
Lake County Branch Traffic Court 301 S Greenleaf Avenue, Park City, IL 60085

Will County (includes Grundy, LaSalle, Kendall & Will counties)
57 N Ottawa St. Room 201 Joliet, Illinois 60432

Tom Vaughn, Esq.
200 South Michigan Avenue Suite 1300 Chicago, Illinois 60604-2402

Lydia Meyer
Rockford
Stewart Square Bldg 308 W State St Lower Level – Rm 40 Rockford, Illinois 61101

• Where should I get credit counselling?
• What exemptions can I take? Click here for information about Illinois Bankruptcy Exemptions

At Lakelaw, we want you to have all the information you need to know to be informed and make the best decisions for you.