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Procuring the services of a legal professional can be a complicated process. Read on to understand the finer details of where to find an Illinois bankruptcy attorney, the different types of bankruptcy filing, and some helpful hints about conducting your in-person interviews.

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Utilize friends and family, general legal practitioners, colleagues, and professional organizations like the Illinois Bar Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and www.AllLaw.com.

Decide which Type of Bankruptcy to File

Individuals filing for bankruptcy have to file chapter 7 or chapter 13. (Your lawyer should be well versed in the details of these types of bankruptcy filing.) It might help to determine which type you intend to file before seeking legal counsel, as some lawyers might be more familiar with one area than the other.

Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13

Chapter 7 is a full-scale liquidation of your personal assets. This may be a good option if you need to pay off creditors immediately or if you don't qualify for chapter 13.

Chapter 13 is a reorganization plan, which might allow you to prevent some of your larger assets (like your house) from being seized. This may be a good option if you would like to protect your property.

It is always best to speak with an experienced bankruptcy attorney before taking matters into your own hands. A qualified attorney can help you understand the subtle differences between these types of bankruptcy and provide you with the information you need to make an educated decision about the best way to regain control of your finances.

Meet Potential Illinois Bankruptcy Attorneys

A face-to-face interview is probably one of the best ways to determine whether your prospective lawyer is the right fit for you and your case. Bring with you a list of questions you might ask -- which could include:

How many cases do you handle in a month?

Are you a member of any professional organizations?

Have you published or won awards?

What is the likely approximate time frame to resolve my case?

Do you offer a structured fee plan?

Try and make sure that your candidate responds to your questions with confidence and does not dismiss any of your inquiries.

To locate legal counsel in Springfield, Naperville, Rockford, Joliet, Aurora, and Chicago use www.AllLaw.com, a top-notch legal directory.

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