Filing Without an Attorney (Pro Se)
Individuals may appear "pro se" (without an attorney) in the bankruptcy court. Bankruptcy can be a very difficult area in which to proceed pro se. You may wish to obtain the services of an attorney. Only an attorney is authorized to give you legal advice regarding a bankruptcy case or proceeding. The clerk’s office is prohibited from giving legal advice.
This document contains the following information below which is also available on our website:
- A link to Administrative Office Official Form 2000 - Required Lists, Schedules, Statements and Fees which includes a list of documents the debtor must file as well as fees and timetable information for each chapter
- General Warning to all Parties Proceeding without an Attorney
- Bankruptcy Basics (external link) information from the U.S. Courts website
- Chapter 7 Filing Requirements and Chapter 13 Filing Requirements
- Bankruptcy Fee Schedule
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Bankruptcy Terminology
- Bankruptcy Videos
- Instructions for waiving the Chapter 7 filing fee application
- Guidelines for applying to pay the petition filing fee in installments
- What to Do After You've Been Sued in an Adversary Proceeding
See also:
- Filing for Bankruptcy without an Attorney(external link) on the U.S. Courts website for more information.
- Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Bankruptcy manual
- Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Bankruptcy manual (spanish version) (Manual español de la Clase de la Bancarrota)