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4 Best Bankruptcy Lawyers in Hayward (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Lorian Hartfield
By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Updated · 6 min read

We compared 16 bankruptcy lawyers in Hayward on Google Maps · 4 listed · How we rank

People rarely call a bankruptcy lawyer on a good day, which is why how a firm explains the process matters as much as the filing itself. The bankruptcy lawyers in Hayward on this page hold more than 160 Google reviews between them and none is rated below 4.7. Two have offices on Southland Dr in Hayward, and the others are in San Leandro.

Short answer: The Law Offices of Melanie Tavare, on Southland Dr in Hayward, leads with a 4.9 rating from more than 55 Google reviews. NoWorriesBankruptcy.com (San Leandro) and Lincoln Law (Hayward) are both rated 5.0 on slightly smaller review bases. Keenan Law Offices, P.C. (San Leandro) lists a $1,800 bankruptcy page on its own site, and reviewers of other firms mention payment schedules.
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Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Firms, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 The Law Offices of Melanie Tavare 4.9 ★ 59 Hayward office, step-by-step explanations View ›
2 NoWorriesBankruptcy.com 5.0 ★ 43 Affordable payment schedule, self-employed filers View ›
3 Lincoln Law 5.0 ★ 42 Hayward office, Chapter 7 or 13 questions View ›
4 Keenan Law Offices, P.C. 4.7 ★ 18 Bankruptcy plus estate planning View ›
4 Best Bankruptcy Lawyers in Hayward (2026)

Who each firm is, and what clients say

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#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Law Offices of Melanie Tavare

4.959 Google reviews

The Law Offices of Melanie Tavare is a bankruptcy practice at 24301 Southland Dr in Hayward. Its site lists Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and debt relief and offers a free consultation, and Google also files it under foreclosure services. Reviewers mention Chapter 7 filings, couples filing together and people facing a court date.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say the process was explained step by step
  • A client who called several lawyers first says only Melanie took the time to answer questions
  • Clients describe a kind but to-the-point style
  • A Chapter 7 filer says the case was taken care of immediately

Worth knowing

  • Reviews rarely mention fees, so ask about costs on the free consultation
Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume59 · 97th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks first on review volume, with a 4.9 and a Hayward address. A safe starting call for most filers.

Website+1510-255-4646 Directions

24301 Southland Dr STE. 310, Hayward, CA 94545

NoWorriesBankruptcy.com logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

NoWorriesBankruptcy.com

5.043 Google reviews

NoWorriesBankruptcy.com is the practice of attorney Dean Feldman at 151 Callan Ave in San Leandro. Its site explains Chapter 7 basics for San Leandro residents, and Google lists Sunday hours. Reviewers include a self-employed couple and clients who describe the process from first call to discharge.

What people praise

  • One reviewer says the attorney answered on a Sunday night and the deposit and payment schedule were reasonable
  • A self-employed client says the team walked them through each step
  • A reviewer says monthly payments were allowed while the case was worked
  • Clients say Dean stayed patient and available for questions

Worth knowing

  • The office is in San Leandro, not Hayward
Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward
Rating5 / 5
Review volume43 · 91st
Confidenceearly
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 and consistent praise for flexible payment terms. It ranks second on volume.

Website+1510-380-5151 Directions

151 Callan Ave Ste 309, San Leandro, CA 94577

Lincoln Law logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Lincoln Law

5.042 Google reviews

Lincoln Law is a bankruptcy firm with an office at 24301 Southland Dr in Hayward. Its site says bankruptcy is its primary practice, lists Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 help, offers free consultations and says it has offices in Orem, Pleasant Hill and Hayward with virtual consultations in Utah and California.

What people praise

  • A client says their Chapter 7 case was discharged
  • Reviewers praise a kind, professional staff
  • One client says someone always answered the phone, or replied within a day
  • A reviewer who was unsure whether Chapter 7 or 13 fit recommends the firm to others in the same spot

Worth knowing

  • Part of a multi-office firm, so ask who will handle your case
Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward
Rating5 / 5
Review volume42 · 84th
Confidenceearly
Recency8 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 with a Hayward office and praise for responsiveness. It ranks third because two firms above it have a few more reviews.

Website+1510-931-4033 Directions

24301 Southland Dr Ste 214B, Hayward, CA 94545

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#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Keenan Law Offices, P.C.

4.718 Google reviews

Keenan Law Offices, P.C. is a San Leandro practice at 1057 MacArthur Blvd, run by attorney Ryan Keenan according to reviews. Its site lists Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy and estate planning (wills and trusts), and a menu item reads "$1,800 Bankruptcy" without saying what it covers. Reviews mention a discharge, a trust and a wage garnishment question.

What people praise

  • A client says their discharge order arrived in about four months
  • One reviewer calls the communication honest and professional
  • Another says the attorney was thorough and gave clear options on a wage garnishment
  • Estate planning clients describe a fast, straightforward process

Worth knowing

  • Smallest review base on this page
  • Reviews cover bankruptcy and estate planning, so check how much of its work is bankruptcy
Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume18 · 72nd
Confidenceearly
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid San Leandro option that also does estate planning. It ranks last because it has the fewest reviews and a 4.7 rating.

Website+1510-556-1160 Directions

1057 MacArthur Blvd Ste 202, San Leandro, CA 94577

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Behind the scores

Every number comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many clients have rated the firm, compared with other bankruptcy lawyers around Hayward. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from dozens of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently clients still leave reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What bankruptcy lawyers charge near Hayward

Reviews and sites give only fragments, so we are not building a fee table. NoWorriesBankruptcy.com’s page title says “$100 to Start”, and Keenan Law Offices’ site lists a “$1,800 Bankruptcy” page without saying which chapter it covers. One NoWorries reviewer calls the deposit and payment schedule reasonable. Fees depend on whether you file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, so ask each firm for the full fee in writing.

Hayward and San Leandro

The Law Offices of Melanie Tavare and Lincoln Law are both at 24301 Southland Dr in Hayward. NoWorriesBankruptcy.com and Keenan Law Offices are in San Leandro. Tavare’s site also mentions Oakland. For a bankruptcy lawyer near me in Hayward, call first, since sites list free consultations.

What to ask before you file

  • Am I better suited to Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, and why?
  • What is the total fee, what does it include, and can I pay in installments?
  • Which debts will not be wiped out?
  • Who will attend my creditors’ meeting with me?
  • How long does a case like mine usually take from filing to discharge?

Frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyers on this page have a Hayward office?

The Law Offices of Melanie Tavare (Suite 310) and Lincoln Law (Suite 214B) both list addresses at 24301 Southland Dr in Hayward. NoWorriesBankruptcy.com and Keenan Law Offices are in San Leandro.

Do any firms here let you pay in installments?

A NoWorriesBankruptcy.com reviewer says the attorney allowed monthly payments while working the case, and another says the deposit and payment schedule were reasonable. Confirm current terms before you hire.

What does a bankruptcy lawyer’s site here say about price?

NoWorriesBankruptcy.com’s page title mentions “$100 to Start”. Keenan Law Offices’ site lists a “$1,800 Bankruptcy” page. Neither explains what is included in full, so ask for the total fee in writing.

Can I get a consultation before deciding?

The sites of the Law Offices of Melanie Tavare, NoWorriesBankruptcy.com, Lincoln Law and Keenan Law Offices all advertise a free consultation. Lincoln Law’s site also mentions virtual consultations.

Where to call first

The Law Offices of Melanie Tavare is the safest default on volume and has a Hayward address. If monthly payments matter to you, call NoWorriesBankruptcy.com as well. Get the full fee in writing from whoever you choose.

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