There aren’t many bankruptcy attorneys in southwest Oklahoma, and the drive to Oklahoma City takes most of a day. You don’t need to make it. Marty Martin has represented clients across the Western District of Oklahoma since 2003, and Altus clients can handle nearly the whole case from home.
How it works from Altus. Your free consultation is a Microsoft Teams video call. Paystubs, bank statements and tax returns can be sent electronically. The meeting of creditors, the one hearing every filer attends, is held by Zoom video in the Western District, so in most cases there’s no trip to Oklahoma City at all.
Common situations we see in Jackson County. Farm and ranch families whose income rises and falls with the season. Families connected to Altus Air Force Base. Wage garnishments and collection lawsuits filed at the Jackson County Courthouse. When income is uneven, the timing of a filing can decide whether Chapter 7 is available, because the means test starts with your average income over the six months before you file. We look at that with you before anything is filed.
What you can keep. Oklahoma’s exemptions are generous. The homestead exemption covers up to 160 acres of rural land, and most filers keep their home, vehicle, household goods and the tools they work with.
Call or text (405) 255-2380, or request a free consultation online. Video appointments are available.