Compassionate Berkeley Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Lawyers Available Statewide in California from Kostopoulos Bankruptcy Law. Regain Control, Stop Collections, and Eliminate Debt Legally.
Many individuals and families in Berkeley are burdened by credit card bills, medical debts, and constant creditor calls.
If you are unable to keep up with payments and need a fresh start, you may qualify for California bankruptcy under federal bankruptcy protections.
We listen carefully in Berkeley, gather documents, and outline options before you decide.
Your filing packet is assembled accurately with all forms and schedules completed in Berkeley.
We guide you through trustee meetings, cure plans, and any creditor issues that arise.
From start to finish, you have continuous counsel to protect your progress and peace of mind.
Clear, upfront pricing with flexible payment options.
Serving clients across California with decades of bankruptcy experience.
The automatic stay stops creditor calls, lawsuits, and garnishments.
Most clients protect their essential assets under bankruptcy exemptions.
Work directly with an experienced bankruptcy attorney throughout your case.
You may qualify for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Berkeley if:
You are unable to pay debts as they come due.
You have unsecured debts like credit cards or medical bills, or are behind on secured debts.
You pass the Means Test for Chapter 7 or have income to fund a Chapter 13 plan.
You complete a court-approved credit counseling course before filing.
You have not recently filed bankruptcy within restricted timeframes.
You reside in California and are over 18 years old.
Filing can pause foreclosure and give you a path to become current again.
Most creditor garnishments pause, letting you prioritize necessities again.
Filing can stop repossession efforts and allow catch-up through plan payments.
Certain tax debts can be repaid over time without aggressive collection pressure.
You may pay less than the full amount while still getting court protection.
Court protection can stop new judgments while debts are reorganized.
” They customized my plan and even worked around my pay schedule. I finally feel in control again. “
Jason P.
Samantha R.
” Great communication and fast filing. The automatic stay kicked in right away and the calls stopped. “
Victor C.
Many cases complete within 36–60 months if payments remain current.
Most collection actions are paused immediately by the automatic stay.
Most filers keep homes and vehicles by catching up through the plan.
We model several scenarios to find a sustainable monthly amount.
Bankruptcy can clear debts like credit cards, medical bills, personal loans, and certain older tax debts while protecting exempt assets.
Filing bankruptcy puts an immediate stop to wage garnishments and protects your income while your case is pending.