Bankruptcy in South Carolina

South Carolina ( SC)
Average: $2,200
Last Updated: Mar 2026
Low Estimate
$900
Simple / Uncontested Cases
Average Cost
$2,200
Typical Bankruptcy Case
High Estimate
$5,000
Complex / Contested Cases
Cost Component Low Average High
Attorney Hourly Rate $175/hr $250/hr $400/hr
Total Cost Estimate $900 $2,200 $5,000
Court Filing Fee $338

What to Know About Bankruptcy Costs in South Carolina

South Carolina has a single bankruptcy district. Chapter 7 fees range $900-$1,700, Chapter 13 costs $2,200-$5,000. South Carolina exemptions include a $65,405 homestead exemption (generous for the Southeast), unlimited wildcard for personal property up to specific limits, and $5,450 motor vehicle. The state allows only state exemptions. Charleston and Greenville divisions handle the most filings. South Carolina's cost of living variations between metro and rural areas affect means test calculations.

Sources: United States Courts (uscourts.gov) - Ch.7: $338, Ch.13: $313

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DUI / DWI Defense

Average: $4,500

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Criminal Defense

Average: $7,500

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Personal Injury

Average: Free / Contingency

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Real Estate Law

Average: $1,200

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Immigration Law

Average: $5,500

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Estate Planning

Average: $1,500

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Business Law

Average: $3,200

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Traffic Violations

Average: $325

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Compare Bankruptcy Costs in Nearby States

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TX

Texas

Avg. $350/hr
FL

Florida

Avg. $350/hr
GA

Georgia

Avg. $300/hr
NC

North Carolina

Avg. $300/hr
VA

Virginia

Avg. $350/hr

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