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Fort Worth Bankruptcy Attorneys · Tarrant County

Fort Worth Bankruptcy Attorneys

Bankruptcy help in Fort Worth, Texas.

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 for Fort Worth and Tarrant County families — same Arlington office, same attorneys, free consultation before you file.

Fort Worth · Tarrant County

Tarrant County courts. Direct counsel.

One strong Fort Worth page beats a farm of thin suburb clones. Call when debt, foreclosure, or a lawsuit is already moving.

  • Chapter 7 discharge and Chapter 13 repayment plans
  • Foreclosure defense tied to bankruptcy relief
  • Arlington office serving Fort Worth & Tarrant County
  • Free consultation · (817) 335-8880 · Se habla español

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Fort Worth · Tarrant County

Downtown Fort Worth court. Arlington counsel.

Fort Worth cases are filed at the Eldon B. Mahon U.S. Courthouse on West 10th Street. Machi Wright & Associates has guided Tarrant County debtors there for decades — Chapter 7, Chapter 13, foreclosure defense, and wage garnishments.

“Most people wait far too long to ask for help. The law gives you real tools — the sooner we talk, the more of your life we can protect.”

Daniel Wright · Lead Attorney
Fort Worth Bankruptcy Attorneys
Fort Worth Division filings — same attorneys who meet you in Arlington.

How it works

Clear steps. Local counsel.

01 · Free consult

Income, debts, assets, and goals — honest chapter fit.

02 · Choose the path

Chapter 7, Chapter 13, or foreclosure strategy first.

03 · File & stay

Automatic stay stops most collection once filed.

04 · Local finish

North Texas trustees and courts — counsel on the file.

Straight answers

Fort Worth bankruptcy questions, answered plainly

Courthouse, trustee, counties, and foreclosure timing for Fort Worth filers.

(817) 335-8880
01Who is a bankruptcy attorney in Fort Worth, TX?

A Fort Worth bankruptcy attorney evaluates Chapter 7 vs Chapter 13, prepares your petition, and represents you in the Fort Worth Division of the Northern District of Texas. Machi Wright & Associates has represented Tarrant County debtors at the downtown courthouse for decades.

02Where is the bankruptcy court in Fort Worth?

Fort Worth filers use the Eldon B. Mahon U.S. Courthouse, 501 W. 10th St., Fort Worth 76102. The Fort Worth Division also serves Parker, Hood, Wise, Erath, Palo Pinto, Jack, and Comanche counties.

03Who is the Chapter 13 trustee in Fort Worth?

Pam Bassel is the Fort Worth Division Standing Chapter 13 Trustee (appointed June 2026, replacing Tim Truman). We file plans and coordinate 341 meetings through her office.

04How do I stop foreclosure in Fort Worth, TX?

Filing triggers an automatic stay that can halt a scheduled foreclosure sale immediately, and Chapter 13 lets you cure mortgage arrears over 3–5 years. Contact counsel as soon as you receive a notice of default or sale.

05How soon can I file after moving to Fort Worth?

You generally must have lived in Texas for the greater part of the last 180 days to file here; exemption rules may depend on your prior state for the first two years. We confirm residency and exemptions in a free consult.

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