What to Know Before You File

• Read Filing for Bankruptcy Without an Attorney. 

• View Bankruptcy Basics Video - Filing for Bankruptcy.

• General information about filing bankruptcy can be found in Bankruptcy Basics.

• Clerk's Office hours and locations can be found on this site under Court Information > General Information.

Credit Counseling

Credit counseling generally refers to the "individual or group briefing" from a nonprofit budget and credit counseling agency that individuals debtors must attend prior to filing under any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code.

List of Approved Credit Counseling Agencies