Spring 2023 (updated by Arthur Corbin)
Local Des Plaines Bankruptcy Lawyer
Conveniently located near you in downtown Des Plaines.
Representing Des Plaines residents for 10+ years. Experienced and skilled bankruptcy lawyer right in your neighborhood.
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(773) 570-0054
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Spring 2023 (updated by Arthur Corbin)
Bankruptcy Lawyer
Helping Des Plaines residents for 10+ years.
Conveniently located near you in downtown Des Plaines.
FREE CONSULTATION
(773) 570-0054
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Representing Des Plaines residents for 10+ years. Experienced and skilled bankruptcy lawyer right in your neighborhood.
Updated for 2021
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Des Plaines Bankruptcy Credit Counseling Courses
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Des Plaines Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee Meeting Information
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Des Plaines Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee Meeting Information
Chapter 13 Trustee Thomas H. Hooper
Chapter 13 Trustee Marilyn O. Marshall
Chapter 13 Trustee Glenn Stearns
Your Local Des Plaines Bankruptcy Attorney
Conveniently located in Metropolitan Square in Des Plaines.
A fixture in the Des Plaines community for 10+ years.
636 S. River Road
Suite 201
Des Plaines, IL
60016
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Arthur Helps Des Plaines Residents Eliminate Burdensome Debts Through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Des Plaines Residents and Arthur: FIRST CONTACT
Des Plaines residents typically meet with me after getting a referral from a neighbor, family member, or friend. Some residents find me on the internet.
First contact is usually initiated by a phone call seeking information or through the online scheduling calendar. Due to my experience, I can often tell if bankruptcy is a good option after a short phone call. After that, it’s just a matter of details such as eligibility.
Common Reasons Why Des Plaines Residents Use Bankruptcy to Get Fast Relief in 2023
Des Plaines Residents Are Simply Financially Overextended
So far, in 2023, the most common reasons why Des Plaines residents seek relief is credit card related; more and more residents are overextended financially and have a tough time keeping up even with minimum payments — particularly after the increase in interest rates.
Des Plaines Residens Are Tired of the Constant Harassment
The next reason is harassment: the calls, letters, and now text messages and emails.
Harassment starts after the consumer decides (or is forced) to default on their credit accounts (usually credit cards).
Eventually, after enduring the harassment for a long time, residents in Des Plaines seek help from a local Des Plaines bankruptcy lawyer to put a stop to it all and use bankruptcy to get a fresh start.
Some, more financially sophisticated residents, are proactive and meet with Arthur Corbin, the local Des Plaines bankruptcy lawyer, even before they default on their accounts. Being proactive saves these individuals a lot of unnecessary stress.
Des Plaines Residents File Bankruptcy to Stop Collections Lawsuits and Wage Garnishments
A third common scenario why Des Plaines residents seek bankruptcy help is when a creditor or debt collector files a collections lawsuit against them.
In many cases, the lawsuit is a symptom of larger underlying debt problem and forces the person to finally seek a fresh start or to restructure their debts.
Lawsuits are serious business they allow creditors and debt collectors to use the power of our courts to take your wages and your property.
Bankruptcy stops a lawsuit dead in their tracks. Bankruptcy does not only stop one lawsuit, it stops all of them (in many cases, Des Plaines residents have several lawsuits pending against them in various stages).
The beautiful thing about bankruptcy is that it is very efficient and cost effective because it allows you to resolve all your lawsuits and debts in one federal proceeding.
Financial Difficulties of Des Plaines Residents are Usually Triggered by One or More of Three Life Events
Statistically, one of three types of life events is usually the cause financial difficulties for Des Plaines residents because the life event results in reduced income.
These three events are: divorce, serious medical event, loss of employment or business.
Although in 2023, while not a “life event,” high inflation has been creeping up as a big fourth reason why Des Plaines consumers seek bankruptcy relief.
This is because high inflation has substantially increased the cost of credit.
The three life events (and now high inflation) are beyond anyone’s control or fault.
For many Des Plaines residents who need fast relief from their creditors (such as credit cards) bankruptcy will generally be the fastest, easiest, least expensive, and least stressful option that’s guaranteed for getting out of burdensome debts.
If you need help, schedule a free consultation no obligation consultation with me, Arthur Corbin, a consumer bankruptcy attorney right here is Des Plaines.
I don’t judge. I help. It’s my business to do so.
Meet with bankruptcy attorney Arthur Corbin.
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Des Plaines Chapter 7 Lawyer
A Des Plaines Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, known as the “fresh start,” eliminates debts in as little as 3 to 4 months.
A chapter 7 bankruptcy also provides immediate relief from creditors the instant the case is filed because creditors must cease their collection efforts — immediately.
Chapter 7 is perfect for eliminating unsecured debts such as credit cards, personal loans, and medical bills.
Chapter 7 will also stop and discharge lawsuits, wage garnishments, and judgments.
Chapter 7 is designed to be a streamlined procedure (in the vast majority of cases, at least) that deals with all creditors in one shot, free from harassment, and under one federal proceeding.
Des Plaines residents regularly reach out to me, Arthur Corbin, local Des Plaines Bankruptcy Attorney when considering chapter 7 representation.
I am a highly experienced Des Plaines chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer and can analyze a situation quickly to help a consumer figure out how to proceed — and of course I have free consultations.
Call me directly or securely schedule a free consultation online.
I don’t judge. I help.
Meet with bankruptcy attorney Arthur Corbin.
Schedule Your Free Consultation
No obligation. Just meet and speak. Call or pick a date and time online.
Zoom | Office | Phone
(773) 570-0054
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Des Plaines Chapter 13 Lawyer
A Des Plains chapter 13 bankruptcy is a consolidation, reorganization, and (in most cases) a reduction of unsecured debts to pennies on the dollar using the power of federal law.
Chapter 13 is a debt reorganization and consolidation under federal law that takes between 36 and 60 months.
Because chapter 13 is a long-term proceeding, Des Plaines residents choose to work with me, Arthur Corbin, a Des Plaines bankruptcy attorney, because I am reliable, experienced and skilled in chapter 13 cases. I am also conveniently located and someone Des Plaines residents get along with, trust, and rely on throughout the course of the chapter 13 case.
Who would you choose as a partner? A fixture in your community for 10+ years, or a low level bankruptcy mill associate?
Over the years I’ve handled hundreds of chapter 13 cases.
- I help Des Plaines residents decide if chapter 13 makes sense for their situation and is the best option
- I prepare favorable chapter 13 plans the bankruptcy judge will approve
- I guide Des Plaines residents every stop of the way to help ensure a successful completion of the chapter 13 plan
If you are a Des Plaines resident considering chapter 13 reach out to me so we could meet and talk.
I am a highly experienced Des Plaines chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer — and of course I have free consultations.
Call me directly or securely schedule a free consultation online.
Meet with bankruptcy attorney Arthur Corbin.
Schedule Your Free Consultation
No obligation. Just meet and speak. Call or pick a date and time online.
Zoom | Office | Phone
(773) 570-0054
SCHEDULE ONLINE RIGHT NOW
Bankruptcy Resources for Des Plaines Residents
Updated for 2019
Things you can do on your own to save time and money
Pull a free credit report
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Get your tax transcripts
Missing Social Security Card?
Replacement Social Security Card
Initial real estate valuation
Car valuation
Des Plaines Bankruptcy Required Credit Counseling Courses
The First CourseThe Second Course