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Find qualified bankruptcy attorneys in Iowa. 4,821 bankruptcy cases filed in FY2024. Compare Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 lawyers near you.

3,850 annual filings
1579+ attorneys
85+ cities
66% chose Chapter 7

Top Bankruptcy Attorneys in Iowa

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Peter Hansen - Hansen Law Offices - Burlington, IA Lawyer
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Peter Hansen - Hansen Law Offices - Burlington, IA Lawyer

Peter Hansen - Hansen Law Offices - Burlington, IA Lawyer

Burlington, Iowa

Hansen Law Offices has filed thousands of consumer bankruptcy cases for over 37 years, is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and has been recognized several times as an expert in Chapter 7 consumer bankruptcy by the Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers guide. At Hansen Law Offices, we have assisted our clients for over 37 years in successfully providing debt relief through the bankruptcy code. We pride ourselves on quick personal service, compassion, and expertise in the field of consumer bankruptcy. Together, we can stop creditor harassment, bill collector phone calls and letters, prevent property loss, and create a plan to move past overwhelming debt burden and get you on the road to financial recovery.

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Rachel A Yaggi
Unverified

Rachel A Yaggi

, Iowa

Rachel A Yaggi has handled 1 federal bankruptcy case in federal court.

Bankruptcy & Debt
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Eric W. Lam
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Eric W. Lam

, Iowa

Eric W. Lam has handled 1 federal bankruptcy case in federal court.

Bankruptcy & Debt
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University Park Place LLC
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University Park Place LLC

, Iowa

University Park Place LLC has handled 1 federal bankruptcy case in federal court.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 Bankruptcy
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Matthew L DeBoth
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Matthew L DeBoth

, Iowa

Matthew L DeBoth has handled 2 federal bankruptcy cases in federal court.

Bankruptcy & Debt
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Paramount Credentialing Verification Organization, Inc.

, Iowa

Paramount Credentialing Verification Organization, Inc. has handled 1 federal bankruptcy case in federal court.

Bankruptcy & Debt
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Benjamin Andrew Craighton
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Benjamin Andrew Craighton

, Iowa

Benjamin Andrew Craighton has handled 1 federal bankruptcy case in federal court.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 Bankruptcy
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Julia Cutler
Unverified

Julia Cutler

, Iowa

Julia Cutler has handled 1 federal bankruptcy case in federal court.

Bankruptcy & Debt
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Turquoise, LLC
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Turquoise, LLC

, Iowa

Turquoise, LLC has handled 1 federal bankruptcy case in federal court.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 11 Bankruptcy
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Jaden Glen Banks

, Iowa

Jaden Glen Banks has handled 2 federal bankruptcy cases in federal court.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 11 Bankruptcy
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Jennifer Lynn Pratt
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Jennifer Lynn Pratt

, Iowa

Jennifer Lynn Pratt has handled 1 federal bankruptcy case in federal court.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 7 Bankruptcy
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Herman Robinson
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Herman Robinson

, Iowa

Herman Robinson has handled 1 federal bankruptcy case in federal court.

Bankruptcy & DebtChapter 11 Bankruptcy
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Iowa Bankruptcy Filing Statistics

Annual Filings
3,850
Per 100k People
120

Filings by Chapter Type (2024)

Chapter 7 — Liquidation2,550 (66%)
Chapter 13 — Repayment Plan1,240 (32%)
Chapter 11 — Reorganization42 (1%)

Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, 12-month period ending December 2024. uscourts.gov

Browse Iowa by City

85 cities

Federal Bankruptcy Courts in Iowa

Northern District of Iowa

111 7th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Southern District of Iowa

110 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Source: U.S. Courts — uscourts.gov

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Types of Bankruptcy

Chapter 7
Liquidation bankruptcy for individuals
Chapter 13
Repayment plan for individuals
Chapter 11
Reorganization for businesses
Chapter 12
For family farmers and fishermen

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Economic Context

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Iowa has a relatively low unemployment rate.

2.5%
unemployment · April 20260.8pp ↓ vs March 2026

Household Financial Profile · ACS 2023

$71k

Median household income

$62k

Per capita income

$185k

Median home value

71.0%

Homeownership rate

10.7%

Poverty rate

66%

of filers chose Ch. 7

Means test note: The Chapter 7 means test compares your income to Iowa's median household income of $71k. If your household income is below this threshold, you likely qualify for Chapter 7 without further calculation.