Bankruptcy in South Dakota

South Dakota ( SD)
Average: Free / Contingency
Last Updated: Mar 2026
Low Estimate
Free / Contingency
Simple / Uncontested Cases
Average Cost
Free / Contingency
Typical Bankruptcy Case
High Estimate
Free / Contingency
Complex / Contested Cases
Cost Component Low Average High
Attorney Hourly Rate $150/hr $225/hr $375/hr
Total Cost Estimate Free / Contingency Free / Contingency Free / Contingency
Court Filing Fee $338

What to Know About Bankruptcy Costs in South Dakota

South Dakota has a single bankruptcy district. Unlimited homestead exemption (1 acre urban, 160 acres rural). Very debtor-friendly.

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

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