If you are considering bankruptcy in Arkansas but cannot afford an attorney, free help is available. The organizations below provide legal assistance at no cost to qualifying residents. You can also visit lawhelp.org/AR for the most up-to-date directory of free legal services in Arkansas.
Need immediate help?
Start with lawhelp.org/AR to find the legal aid office nearest you in Arkansas. You can also call your local bankruptcy court (listed below) for information about self-help resources and pro se filing assistance.
Legal Aid Organizations
Legal Aid of Arkansas
Statewide legal aid for low-income Arkansans. Offices across the state.
Center for Arkansas Legal Services
Free legal services for central and southern Arkansas.
Law School Bankruptcy Clinics
University of Arkansas School of Law Legal Clinic
Law school clinic handling civil matters.
Bar Association Pro Bono
Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation
Contact the bar association for pro bono referrals and reduced-fee attorney programs.
Bankruptcy Courts in Arkansas
These are the federal bankruptcy courts serving Arkansas. Many courts offer self-help desks, pro se workshops, and links to local volunteer attorney programs.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
Visit the court website for self-help resources, forms, local rules, and filing information.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Arkansas
Visit the court website for self-help resources, forms, local rules, and filing information.
Credit Counseling
Federal law requires two counseling sessions for bankruptcy filers: credit counseling before filing, and debtor education before discharge. Visit the U.S. Trustee's list of approved agencies to find providers approved for Arkansas. Many agencies offer free or reduced-cost sessions for low-income individuals.
Additional Resources
- LawHelp.org/AR -- Find free legal help in Arkansas
- NACBA Find an Attorney -- Locate consumer bankruptcy attorneys (some offer free consultations)
- Browse all states -- Back to the full state directory
- 1328(f) Discharge Screener -- Free tool to check if you are eligible for a bankruptcy discharge