Bankruptcy attorneys in Statesboro, Georgia

What we do here

Straight answers about bankruptcy, close to home.

People come to this office when the debt has stopped being manageable. Wage garnishment. A foreclosure notice. A car that could be repossessed. Credit cards and medical bills that grow no matter what gets paid. Collection calls at work.

What we do first is not paperwork. It is a conversation about whether bankruptcy is even the right move for you. Sometimes it is Chapter 7, which wipes out most unsecured debt. Sometimes it is Chapter 13, which stops foreclosures and garnishments and puts everything into one payment you can live with. And sometimes the honest answer is that you should not file at all, and we will tell you that too.

Filing also brings the automatic stay, which is the part most people feel first: the calls stop, the garnishment stops, and the pressure comes off while your case is worked out.

The first visit

What a free consultation looks like.

You sit down with us, we go through your income, your debts, and what you are trying to protect, and you leave knowing what your options actually are and what it would cost. It is confidential, and there is no pressure to file.

You do not need anything in hand to have that first conversation, but the more you bring, the more specific we can be. There is a short list of what to bring to a first appointment, and the office can help you gather the rest.

Your county, your court

The Statesboro Division.

Bankruptcy cases are assigned by county. The Statesboro Division of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Georgia covers eight counties:

If you live in one of these counties, your case belongs to this division, and this office is the natural place to handle it. If you are closer to one of our other offices, we also keep offices in Augusta and Dublin.

The people

Who you will find at the office.

The Statesboro office is managed by Samantha, who handles the phones, client paperwork and payments, and the formal case documents that keep a bankruptcy moving. When you call, you are talking to someone in Statesboro, not a call center.

Consultations, signings, and case work are handled by our attorneys, including Angela McElroy-Magruder, who has practiced bankruptcy and consumer law since the 1990s and is Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification. Attorneys work across all three of our offices, so if you want to be certain an attorney is in Statesboro when you come by, call first and we will set a time.

Getting here

Finding the office.

We are at 200 South Main Street in downtown Statesboro. Get turn-by-turn directions here.

Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with evenings and weekends by appointment. You are welcome to walk in during office hours. If your question is urgent, call rather than coming by unannounced so we can make sure the right person is available.

Common questions

What people ask before they come in.

Do I need an appointment?

No. You can walk in during office hours and the staff will help you or get you scheduled. For a consultation with an attorney, calling ahead is the surest way to get a time that works.

Is the consultation really free?

Yes. The first consultation is free and confidential, whether or not you decide to file.

What should I bring?

For a first conversation, just yourself. To get specific answers, use the first appointment checklist: photo ID, tax returns, income records, and your bills.

I live in Toombs County. Is this the right office?

Yes. The Statesboro Division covers Bulloch, Candler, Emanuel, Evans, Jenkins, Screven, Tattnall, and Toombs counties, and this office handles cases across all of them.

What if I can only reach out after hours?

Text us at 706-564-1168 or use the consultation form below. Texting is the fastest way to reach us after hours, though it is not an emergency service, and we respond during business hours.