Vetted Firm Profile · Washington, DC

The Belmont Firm

Washington DC Bankruptcy & Foreclosure Defense — Free Consultation · 1899 L Street NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20036

Bankruptcy Foreclosure Defense Free Consultation Same-Day Filing DC/MD/VA
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Our Verdict

The Belmont Firm is a Washington DC bankruptcy boutique committed to helping Washingtonians secure fresh starts — saving homes, escaping credit card debt, and stopping wage garnishments and foreclosure sales. They handle Chapter 7, 11, and 13 across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Free consultation, flat fees, and same-day emergency filings. Best fit for: anyone in the DC metro overwhelmed by debt, facing foreclosure, or needing to stop a wage garnishment.

Pricing & Fees

The Belmont Firm works on flat fee. Chapter 7: $1,500–$2,500 flat • Chapter 13: $4,500–$6,500. The intake call is free, and they will quote you in writing before you commit.

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Key Attorneys

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Founding Partner

Managing Partner

Founded the firm in 2010. Bankruptcy-focused practice. Filed thousands of DC-metro cases.

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Senior Bankruptcy Counsel

Senior Counsel

Bilingual Spanish. Specializes in Chapter 13 reorganization and foreclosure defense.

What Clients Say

Reviews summarized from public sources, tagged by the legal situation involved.

Anonymous
Anonymous
Chapter 7 — Discharged
★★★★★
$78K credit card debt. Filed in 3 weeks, discharged in 90 days. No more collection calls.
Linda B.
Linda B.
Stopped Foreclosure
★★★★★
Foreclosure auction was Friday. Belmont filed an emergency Chapter 13 Thursday. Sale stopped, mortgage restructured.
Anonymous
Anonymous
Wage Garnishment Stopped
★★★★★
Old debt with a wage garnishment. Filed Chapter 7. Garnishment stopped immediately.

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FAQ — The Belmont Firm

How much does The Belmont Firm charge?
Chapter 7: $1,500–$2,500 flat (plus $338 court fee). Chapter 13: $4,500–$6,500 (paid through the plan). Free consultation.
Will I lose my house, car, or retirement?
DC has limited state homestead exemption (and federal exemptions are usable). One car up to $3,675 federal. ERISA retirement entirely. Most clients keep what matters.
Can you stop a foreclosure?
Yes — same-day Chapter 13 filings stop foreclosure auctions. Call before the sale date.
How long does it take to file?
Chapter 7: as fast as 1–2 weeks for most cases. Emergency filings same-day to stop a foreclosure or repossession.
Will bankruptcy ruin my credit forever?
No. Most clients have credit scores rebound to 650+ within 18 months post-discharge.