Phoenix Bankruptcy Resources

Q: Where is the Phoenix bankruptcy court?

The District of Arizona bankruptcy court is at 230 N 1st Ave, Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (phone: (602) 682-4000).

Q: Is there free legal help for bankruptcy in Phoenix?

Yes. Community Legal Services ((602) 258-3434) provides free legal services for qualifying low-income individuals. DNA -- People's Legal Services (Navajo Nation areas) ((800) 789-7287) also serves the area.

Q: Where can I take the required credit counseling course?

The U.S. Trustee Program maintains a list of approved credit counseling agencies at justice.gov/ust. Most agencies offer courses online or by phone for $15-25.

Courts, legal aid organizations, credit counseling agencies, and free educational tools to help you navigate the bankruptcy process.

Bankruptcy Court

District of Arizona -- Bankruptcy Court

Address: 230 N 1st Ave, Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 682-4000
Website: azb.uscourts.gov
PACER: ecf.azb.uscourts.gov

Legal Aid Organizations

Community Legal Services

Provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals, including bankruptcy representation.

Phone: (602) 258-3434
Website: clsaz.org

DNA -- People's Legal Services (Navajo Nation areas)

Phone: (800) 789-7287
Website: dnalegalservices.org

Maricopa County Bar Association -- Lawyer Referral Service

Can connect you with attorneys who handle bankruptcy cases.

Phone: (602) 257-4434
Website: maricopabar.org

Credit Counseling and Debtor Education

Two courses are required for bankruptcy: a pre-filing credit counseling course and a post-filing debtor education course. You must use agencies approved by the U.S. Trustee Program.

Approved agencies: justice.gov -- approved agencies
Cost: $15-25 per course (reduced fees available for low-income filers)
Format: Online, phone, or in-person
Time: About 60-90 minutes per course

U.S. Trustee Program

The U.S. Trustee Program oversees the administration of bankruptcy cases.

Region 14 (includes D. Ariz.): (602) 682-2600
Website: justice.gov/ust

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Phoenix bankruptcy court?

District of Arizona: 230 N 1st Ave, Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85003 ((602) 682-4000).

Is there free legal help for bankruptcy in Phoenix?

Yes. Community Legal Services ((602) 258-3434) and DNA -- People's Legal Services (Navajo Nation areas) ((800) 789-7287) provide free legal services for qualifying individuals.

Where can I take the required credit counseling course?

The U.S. Trustee Program maintains a list of approved agencies at justice.gov/ust. Most offer online courses for $15-25.