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 courses online or by phone for $15-25.

Newark Bankruptcy Resources

The District of New Jersey bankruptcy court is located at 50 Walnut St, Newark, NJ 07102. Phone: (973) 645-4764.

Courts, legal aid organizations, credit counseling agencies, and free educational tools to help you navigate the bankruptcy process.

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

Two courses are required: pre-filing credit counseling and post-filing debtor education. You must use agencies approved by the U.S. Trustee Program.

Where is the Newark bankruptcy court?

50 Walnut St, Newark, NJ 07102. Phone: (973) 645-4764.

Is there free legal help for bankruptcy in Newark?

Yes. Legal Services of New Jersey ((888) 576-5529) provides free services to qualifying individuals.

Where can I take the required credit counseling?

See the approved list at justice.gov/ust. Most courses are $15-25 online.