Miami Bankruptcy Resources

Q: Where is the Miami bankruptcy court?

The Southern District of Florida bankruptcy court is at 301 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33128 (phone: (305) 714-1800).

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

Yes. Legal Services of Greater Miami ((305) 576-0080) provides free legal services for qualifying low-income individuals. Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida ((954) 736-2400) 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

Southern District of Florida -- Bankruptcy Court

Address: 301 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: (305) 714-1800
Website: flsb.uscourts.gov
PACER: ecf.flsb.uscourts.gov

Legal Aid Organizations

Legal Services of Greater Miami

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

Phone: (305) 576-0080
Website: lsgmi.org

Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida

Phone: (954) 736-2400
Website: coasttocoastlegalaid.org

Dade County Bar Association -- Lawyer Referral Service

Can connect you with attorneys who handle bankruptcy cases.

Phone: (305) 371-2220
Website: dadecountybar.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 21 (includes S.D. Fla.): (305) 536-7285
Website: justice.gov/ust

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Miami bankruptcy court?

Southern District of Florida: 301 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33128 ((305) 714-1800).

Is there free legal help for bankruptcy in Miami?

Yes. Legal Services of Greater Miami ((305) 576-0080) and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida ((954) 736-2400) 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.