Flint Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney
A woman-led Detroit practice serving Genesee County. Wendy Turner Lewis has over 25 years in private practice. Personal guidance by phone and secure document preparation; no Flint branch office is claimed.
Preparing for Chapter 7 in Flint
Flint is in Genesee County, within the Eastern District of Michigan’s Southern Division. Nearby communities include Burton and Grand Blanc. Residence, property, income and debt facts—not a city label—determine the analysis. Use this local preparation guide alongside the Chapter 7 guide and categorized FAQ.
Use the Flint court information, not a Detroit travel assumption
Genesee County is served by the Flint bankruptcy court location. The district-wide Chapter 7 meeting policy generally uses Zoom; an in-person alternative, if ordered, follows the actual notice. Being a Flint-area client does not mean traveling to the Detroit law office for routine intake, but it also does not guarantee every hearing can be handled remotely. Plan access to a private device and tell counsel about barriers to video participation.
Income changes and urgent deductions need separate records
If hours, benefits or household contributions have changed, gather both the six-full-month income history and the current situation. For garnishment, retain the judgment, writ, payroll dates and deductions already taken. For housing pressure, distinguish rent, a mortgage foreclosure and a property-tax notice; they are not interchangeable. The automatic stay has limits and exceptions, and a consultation alone creates no protection.
What to gather for realistic next-month expenses
Prepare a budget that includes utilities, housing, transportation, insurance and support. Identify protected-benefit deposits separately rather than assuming all money in an account has identical treatment. Gather vehicle contracts before deciding whether to reaffirm, and do not trade or surrender collateral based on a general webpage. Practical affordability remains relevant after the filing documents have been signed.
Your bankruptcy court and 341 meeting
Flint bankruptcy court service area
The official bankruptcy court directory lists Genesee County with Flint: 226 West Second Street, Flint, MI 48502. This is a federal courthouse address, not a firm office. Actual venue, assignment and court notices control. A local collection lawsuit or federal district-court jury location is not the same thing as bankruptcy assignment.
Source: E.D. Michigan Bankruptcy Court — Flint counties/location · 28 U.S.C. §102 — Michigan district boundaries and statutory divisionsUsually a video meeting—not a courthouse visit
Chapter 7 meetings for cases filed on or after September 1, 2023 generally use Zoom under the official district policy. An exception or in-person alternative is arranged case by case. Genesee County appears in the Flint alternate in-person meeting group; the actual notice supplies the location and instructions. Do not use the courthouse address above as a meeting address unless directed.
No meeting ID, passcode or personal case information is published here. Hearings and meetings are different; do not assume every court appearance is remote.
Source: Bankruptcy court announcement — Zoom 341 meetingsA secure next step from your community
Much of the intake process can be handled by phone and the secure encrypted upload form. The firm’s only listed office is 444 W. Willis Street in Detroit; no additional office is implied. Never email SSNs or ID photos. Use the secure upload form for documents and completed PDF questionnaires. The encrypted Cognito upload form is active. Write only the last four SSN digits in the PDF questionnaire. Upload ID and SSN proof securely.
What to gather · Client questionnaires and secure upload · All 34 counties and court/meeting distinctions · Eligibility estimate and costs
Chapter 7 attorney fee: $1,300. Reaffirmation agreement hearings are included in the $1,300 attorney fee. Payment plans available on the attorney fee. In Chapter 7, the attorney fee is generally paid before the case is filed, so plans are arranged before filing. The $338 court filing fee is paid separately. The $1,300 does not include credit counseling or debtor-education course fees or services, or adversary proceedings. The attorney and court fees total $1,638 before excluded items. The written engagement agreement confirms scope and any additional charges.
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