Canton & Stark County
Bankruptcy help for Canton and Stark County
Lake Legal Services is a Canton bankruptcy practice based in Belden Village. We help people in Canton, Plain Township, Jackson Township, Perry Township and across Stark County stop garnishments, lawsuits and foreclosures. Your first consultation is free.
Your local office
A bankruptcy attorney right here in Canton
Our office is at 4450 Belden Village Street NW, Suite 804, a short drive from downtown Canton and most of Stark County. Come in for your free consultation, or meet by phone or video if that's easier.
Canton bankruptcy cases are filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio, which has a courthouse in downtown Canton. Collection lawsuits against Canton residents are often filed in the Canton Municipal Court, and foreclosures go through the Stark County Court of Common Pleas. Filing bankruptcy stops those cases. See how we stop foreclosures and stopping lawsuits and garnishments.
Attorney Edward Lake has practiced since 1997, including as a manager at one of Ohio's largest bankruptcy firms, and has filed and supervised thousands of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. We'll explain what Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 would mean for your home, car and paycheck before you decide anything.
Garnishment or sale date coming up?
If your wages are being garnished or a sheriff's sale is scheduled, call 330-605-3508. The sooner we file, the more options you have.
How it works
Getting help in Canton
Call or book online
Tell us what's going on: a garnishment, a lawsuit, a foreclosure, or bills you just can't keep up with. The first consultation is free.
Meet the way that suits you
Come to our Belden Village office, or meet by phone or video from home in Canton.
We prepare and file your case
We gather your documents, decide with you between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, and file with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
Collection stops
Once your case is filed, a court order called the automatic stay stops most collection calls, lawsuits, garnishments and sheriff's sales.
You get your fresh start
We prepare you for the meeting of creditors and stay with you until your case is finished.
Common questions
Questions from Canton clients
Can I meet with you in person?
Yes. Our Belden Village office is close to most of Canton. You can also meet by phone or video and sign documents electronically if that's easier.
Will I have to go to court?
Most people attend just one short meeting with the bankruptcy trustee, called the meeting of creditors, and it's often held by video. We prepare you and attend with you.
What does bankruptcy cost?
Your first consultation is free. We'll tell you our fee and the court filing fee up front, before you decide anything. In Chapter 13, part of the fee can often be paid through your plan.
Can bankruptcy stop a garnishment from the Canton Municipal Court?
Yes. Once your case is filed, the automatic stay stops wage garnishments and most collection lawsuits right away, wherever they were filed. See how wage garnishment works in Ohio.
Live in Canton or Stark County?
Call or book online for a free consultation at our Belden Village office.