Bankruptcy in West Virginia

West Virginia ( WV)

Average: $2,000

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$800

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $2,000                    
Typical
                        Bankruptcy Case
                    

High Estimate

$4,500

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$150/hr	$195/hr	$350/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$800	$2,000	$4,500
Court Filing Fee	$338

What to Know About Bankruptcy Costs in West Virginia

West Virginia has two bankruptcy districts. Chapter 7 $800-$1,500, Chapter 13 $2,000-$4,500. West Virginia homestead exemption $25,000. Motor vehicle $2,400. Personal property exemptions are modest. West Virginia has elevated filing rates driven by economic distress in coal-dependent regions.

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