Chapter 7 bankruptcy — often called liquidation bankruptcy — allows individuals and businesses in Virginia to discharge most unsecured debts including credit cards, medical bills, and personal loans. The process typically completes in 3 to 6 months. Our directory lists 72+ qualified Chapter 7 attorneys across Virginia who offer free initial consultations.
Showing 1–24 of 72 Chapter 7 Bankruptcy attorneys in Virginia
Ronald Page Jr.
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 20 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (2021), Dist. of Columbia (2014), Virginia (2005). Awards: Legal Elite - 2022, Super Lawyer - 2022, Super Lawyer - 2021.
Ashley Frances-May Morgan
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 12 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (2013). Awards: Rising Star - 2026, Top Lawyers - 2025, Legal Elite - 2025.
Richard Davis Mattox III
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.9/10 (Superb). 14 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (2011). Awards: Rising Star - 2025, Client Champion Award - 2025, Rising Star - 2024.
Marshall Moore Slayton
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 31 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (1994). Awards: AV Preeminent Rated - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024.
Christopher Mark Winslow
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.4/10 (Superb). 17 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (2008). Awards: Rising Star - 2019, Rising Star - 2018, Rising Star - 2017.
David Kohlman Spiro
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 38 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (1987). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Jonathan Baird Vivona
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.4/10 (Excellent). 14 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (2011). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2019, Client Rating - 2019, Client's Choice - 2020,2019.
Charles G. Havener
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.9/10 (Very Good). 23 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (2002). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2019, Client's Choice - 2019,2018,2015.
Robert Ross Weed
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 40 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (1985). Awards: Hammes-Schulman Award - 2019, Client Champion Award Platinum - 2018, Distinguished - 2017.
Jeanne Tyler Anderson
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.8/10 (Superb). 19 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (2006). Awards: Top Lawyer - 2015, Top 100 Lawyers - 2015, VBA Community Servant - 2008.
Gerardo M. Delgado
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.1/10 (Excellent). 13 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (2012). Awards: Pro Bono Award - 2012, Client's Choice - 2026,2025,2024,2022,2021,2020,2019,2018,2017,2016,2015,2014.
Stephanie Ann Montgomery
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 24 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (2001). Awards: Top 100 Lawyers - 2019, Top 100 Lawyers - 2018, Top 100 Lawyers - 2017.
John Gerth Merna
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.9/10 (Superb). 33 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (1992). Awards: Best Law Firm - Gold - 2018, Client Distinction Award - 2015, Best Local Law Firm in Richmon - 2014.
Veronica D. Brown-Moseley
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 11 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (2014). Awards: Rising Star - 2019, Young Lawyer of the Year - 2019, Next Generation Program Participant - 2019.
Amy Christine Holland
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.7/10 (Very Good). 13 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (2012). Awards: Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia for Wills - 2021, Client's Choice - 2022,2019.
Amir Raminpour
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.8/10 (Very Good). 16 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (2009).
Carolyn Anne Bedi
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.4/10 (Very Good). 9 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (2016). Awards: Silver Client Champion.
Ashvin Pandurangi
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.1/10 (Excellent). 11 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (2014).
Fenlene Hsu Edrington
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.1/10 (Excellent). 14 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (2011).
David R. Martin
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.4/10 (Very Good). 23 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (2002).
John Edwin Bedi
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.1/10 (Very Good). 37 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (1988). Awards: Distinguished - 2016, Distinguished Peer Review Rating.
Matthew Gregory Finley
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.2/10 (Excellent). 11 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (2014).
Brian K Madden
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.1/10 (Very Good). 30 years of experience. Bar admissions: Dist. of Columbia (1996), Virginia (1995).
Steven Bret Ramsdell
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 34 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (1991). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Liquidation bankruptcy that eliminates most unsecured debts within 3–6 months. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across Virginia and can help you understand whether Chapter 7 is the right option for your situation.
When searching for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy attorney in Virginia, look for someone with specific experience in federal bankruptcy court proceedings, a track record of successful case outcomes, and transparent fee structures. Many attorneys listed here offer free initial consultations.
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