Bankruptcy Relief in Dallas, Texas
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In short: Machi Wright & Associates represents Dallas County residents in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Dallas cases are filed in a different court than Tarrant County — the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, at the Earle Cabell Federal Building, 1100 Commerce St. 30+ years of experience. Free consultations — call 817-335-8880.
Who is a bankruptcy attorney in Dallas, TX?
A Dallas bankruptcy attorney evaluates Chapter 7 vs Chapter 13, prepares your petition, and represents you in the Dallas Division of the Northern District of Texas. Machi Wright & Associates is admitted in the Northern District and regularly files Dallas County cases at the downtown Commerce Street courthouse.
Where is the bankruptcy court in Dallas?
Dallas filers use the Earle Cabell Federal Building, 1100 Commerce St., Dallas 75242. This is the Dallas Division of the Northern District of Texas — a separate courthouse from the Fort Worth Division that handles Tarrant County cases, with its own local rules and docket.
Who is the Chapter 13 trustee in Dallas?
The Dallas Division Standing Chapter 13 Trustee is Thomas D. “Tom” Powers, whose office administers 341 meetings and plan payments for Dallas filers — a different trustee than the one who handles Fort Worth cases.
How do I stop wage garnishment in Dallas, TX?
Filing triggers an automatic stay that stops most garnishments immediately, including on judgments obtained in Dallas County courts. Chapter 7 can discharge the underlying debt, and Chapter 13 can reorganize it into an affordable plan.
Bankruptcy Help for Dallas Families
If you live or work in Dallas, your bankruptcy court is downtown on Commerce Street — not in Fort Worth. Machi Wright & Associates helps Dallas County debtors from Oak Cliff and Pleasant Grove homeowners fighting foreclosure to Far North Dallas professionals discharging debt after a corporate layoff. Attorney Daniel Wright helps Dallas clients understand which division handles their case, who their trustee is, and how quickly filing stops creditor calls, repossessions, and garnishment.
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 for Dallas Filers
Chapter 7 can discharge most unsecured debt (credit cards, medical bills, personal loans) in a few months if you pass the Texas means test. Chapter 13 reorganizes debt into a 3–5 year plan and protects your home and car from foreclosure and repossession. See full details on our Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy pages, including how Texas homestead and vehicle exemptions protect your property.
We also help Dallas clients stop foreclosure, fight wage garnishment, and resolve SBA loan defaults.
The Dallas Bankruptcy Court and What to Expect
Dallas is in Dallas County, so you file in the Dallas Division of the Northern District of Texas — not the Fort Worth Division. Our clients come from across the city: East Dallas, Oak Cliff, Pleasant Grove, Lake Highlands, and the Far North Dallas corridor. Because the Earle Cabell Federal Building is downtown at 1100 Commerce Street, your 341 meeting and any court appearances are local to Dallas.
Chapter 13 trustee meetings are handled through the office of Thomas D. Powers, the Dallas Division Standing Chapter 13 Trustee. Dallas’s finance, tech, and corporate-relocation economy produces high-income households with high debt loads — car notes, second mortgages, and business guarantees. We use Chapter 13 to reorganize and Chapter 7 to discharge unsecured debt after an income drop or layoff.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bankruptcy in Dallas
Where do I file bankruptcy if I live in Dallas?
In the Dallas Division of the Northern District of Texas — the Earle Cabell Federal Building, 1100 Commerce St., Dallas 75242.
Who is the Chapter 13 trustee in Dallas?
Thomas D. (Tom) Powers, the Dallas Division Standing Chapter 13 Trustee.
Is the Dallas bankruptcy court the same as Fort Worth’s?
No — Dallas County files in the Dallas Division; Tarrant County (Arlington, Fort Worth) files in the Fort Worth Division. Different courthouses, trustees, and dockets.
Can a Fort Worth-area firm handle my Dallas bankruptcy?
Yes — we’re admitted in the Northern District of Texas and regularly file in the Dallas Division; consultations are by phone or at our Arlington office.
Will filing stop wage garnishment from a Dallas creditor?
Yes — the automatic stay stops most garnishments immediately upon filing, including on judgments obtained in Dallas County courts.
Ready to Explore Your Bankruptcy Options?
The decision to file bankruptcy is significant, but so is the relief it provides. Machi Wright & Associates offers a free initial consultation to discuss your situation, answer your questions, and outline a clear path forward. Contact attorney Daniel Wright today at 817-335-8880 to schedule your confidential meeting. Your fresh financial start is within reach.
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