If you're planning to file for bankruptcy, the law requires that you complete a U.S. Trustee approved Credit Counseling Briefing before you file your bankruptcy petition. Your bankruptcy attorney will file the Credit Counseling certificate with your petition.
You may be confused about all of the new bankruptcy requirements and uncertain about where to turn to fulfill those requirements without aggravating your financial problems.
The link below will take you to a list of court approved credit counseling agencies by state. Just drag and drop Illinois. Cook County and the surrounding areas fall under the Northern District of Illinois. So choose a credit counseling agency in your district. Certificates can be obtained the same day, and the classes are offered either via internet or telephone. Most of the agencies offer both options.
http://www.usdoj.gov/ust/eo/bapcpa/ccde/cc_approved.htm
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