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District of Columbia Bankruptcy Resources™

DCRegion 41 Federal District
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Federal Bankruptcy Courts in District of Columbia

District of Columbia

DCB

Washington, Georgetown, Capitol Hill

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Approved Credit Counseling Providers™

USTP-Approved Counseling Agencies

The U.S. Trustee Program maintains an official list of approved credit counseling agencies authorized to provide pre-filing counseling. Only agencies on this list satisfy the mandatory counseling requirement.

⚠ You must complete credit counseling from an approved agency within 180 days before filing. A certificate of completion is required.
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Key Facts for District of Columbia Filers

~1,500

Est. Filings / Year

Chapter 7

Most Common

$90,842

Median Household Income

Key Exemptions

Homestead up to $25,150Vehicle up to $2,575Wildcard up to $850

Bankruptcy Exemptions in District of Columbia

Educational note: Exemptions determine which property you may keep when filing. Amounts and categories vary by state and are subject to change. Always verify current amounts with your local court or a licensed attorney.
District of Columbia · Region 4

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