About Gallardo Law Firm

About Gallardo Law Firm — Bankruptcy Miami, Florida

Gallardo Law Firm handles bankruptcy Miami matters alongside personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and immigration cases for clients across Miami-Dade County, including Miami, Hialeah, Homestead, and Westchester. The firm has built a presence throughout Miami-Dade County’s diverse communities, providing legal services at (305) 261-7000 with a free consultation offer for new clients. Gallardo Law’s multi-practice coverage is relevant for Miami-Dade residents whose financial distress is compounded by a pending injury claim, immigration status concern, or criminal matter — situations where having one firm manage all aspects reduces confusion and protects against conflicting legal strategies.

The firm’s geographic reach across Miami, Hialeah, Homestead, and Westchester reflects deep roots in the broader Miami-Dade County community. Clients considering bankruptcy alongside other legal matters can use the free consultation to map out how each area of law affects the other before committing to any course of action.

What Clients Say

No client reviews are currently listed for Gallardo Law Firm on this directory. The firm’s multi-community presence throughout Miami-Dade County and its free consultation policy reflect a practice oriented toward accessibility for a broad range of clients facing complex, overlapping legal situations.

Bankruptcy Miami — Practice Areas & Services

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Discharge of unsecured consumer debt for qualifying Miami-Dade residents — credit cards, medical bills, and personal loans wiped out within approximately 4–6 months.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Repayment plans that allow Miami-Dade homeowners to stop foreclosure and restructure mortgage arrears over a 3–5 year court-supervised period.
Personal Injury: Accident and injury claims — relevant when injury-related medical debt is a primary driver of financial distress that leads Miami-Dade clients toward bankruptcy.
Immigration Law: Immigration matters managed alongside bankruptcy filings for Miami-Dade clients who need to understand how bankruptcy proceedings may interact with their immigration status.
Criminal Defense: Criminal matters coordinated with financial legal issues — important when restitution obligations, fines, or asset forfeiture intersect with a Miami-Dade bankruptcy case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can bankruptcy affect my immigration status in Florida?

Filing for bankruptcy does not directly affect immigration status — bankruptcy is a civil legal process and is not a criminal matter. However, immigration applications that require proof of financial responsibility, good moral character, or the ability to support oneself may be scrutinized if a bankruptcy appears on a credit report or background check. Miami-Dade residents who are in active immigration proceedings should consult both a bankruptcy attorney and an immigration attorney before filing to understand the full picture.

Does bankruptcy discharge criminal fines or restitution in Florida?

No. Criminal fines, court-ordered restitution, and penalties imposed by a court as part of a criminal sentence are not dischargeable in bankruptcy under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(7). Miami-Dade residents with criminal fines or victim restitution obligations must continue paying those amounts even after receiving a bankruptcy discharge on their other debts. A bankruptcy filing can, however, discharge other financial obligations — freeing up income to make court-ordered criminal payments more manageable.

What happens to a pending personal injury lawsuit if I file bankruptcy in Miami?

A pending personal injury claim becomes an asset of the bankruptcy estate the moment you file. You must disclose the lawsuit in your bankruptcy schedules — failure to do so can result in loss of the claim and potential sanctions. The bankruptcy trustee will evaluate whether the claim has value above your available exemptions. If the expected recovery exceeds what exemptions protect, the trustee may take control of the lawsuit to distribute proceeds to creditors. Miami-Dade residents with pending injury claims should coordinate closely with bankruptcy counsel before filing.

Quick Facts: Bankruptcy in Miami, Florida

2024 District Filings: The Southern District of Florida recorded 13,742 total bankruptcy filings in 2024 — a 26% increase over 2023 — U.S. Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Fla.
Miami Division (2025): The Miami division recorded 7,395 filings in 2025, with Chapter 7 representing approximately 59% of all cases — U.S. Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Fla. (Miami Statistics)
National Trend: U.S. bankruptcy filings rose 11.5% in the twelve months ending June 30, 2025 — Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

What People Say About Gallardo Law Firm

Gallardo Law Firm, located in Miami, Florida, offers a range of legal services including personal injury, bankruptcy, criminal justice, employment, family law, and immigration law. Many clients express gratitude for the dedication and professionalism of the firm’s attorneys and staff, highlighting their supportive and attentive approach throughout complex legal processes. While some reviews reflect dissatisfaction, the positive feedback emphasizes successful outcomes and the commitment of the team, particularly in immigration cases, showcasing their ability to provide hope and assistance during challenging times.

Google Reviews for Gallardo Law Firm

I went on their website and filled out all the information to set up an appointment giving them detailed facts on the case that I needed help with. They returned my call a few days later and they picked up the phone and knew my name but told me to tell them about my case. I said to them if you have my information I already explained in the entire case they said I know but we want you to tell it to us again so we can write down the facts I said well why don’t you tell me what I’ve already given to you and we can go from there they read off a couple of words and that was it. They asked me for the person’s name that I was looking to sue because of the “police”. I said the police they said yes I said what do you mean the police she said that’s our police. I said do you mean “POLICY?” She hesitated and said yes. LMAO. Heavy heavy spanish accent could not really understand her she then put me on hold and hung up on me. She never called back either. This place is a joke. Just from that 1st interaction I would never trust them my case.

Agradecer infinito al equipo de abogados, paralegales y personal de la firma que me acompañaron en todo este proceso , en especial a mi abogada la doctora Dianelys Cala excelente profesional y mi paralegal Anel Sierra la persona que siempre estuvo en cada momento de mi proceso de asilo, me ayudó, me escuchó mis quejas mis desespero , me dio aliento y fuerza cuando mis días eran grises, todo mi cariño y respeto siempre para ella por su profesionalismo. en tan solo 1 año y 3 meses de mi llegada al país pudimos llegar a la corte final y obtener los mejores resultados en cuanto a la situación! Está primera etapa la hemos ganado y la tranquilidad vuelve a mi vida, nos queda muchas metas por lograr pero tiempo al tiempo, hoy estoy a salvo en Los Estados Unidos de América! Muchas Gracias Gallardo Law Firm

No recomiendo este servicio a quienes busquen una gestión responsable y eficiente de un asunto tan serio como lo es un trámite migratorio o ningún otro servicio

Mi nombre es Pedro Castaneda, hace unos meses inicie un proceso de Visa Humanitaria con la firma Gallardo Law, a los cuales les estoy muy agradecido por su trabajo tan eficiente, gracias a su trabajo hoy mi madre y mi hija se encuentran a mi lado para ayudarme y apoyame por los momentos difíciles por los que estoy pasando producto de mi enfermedad.

La peor elección de mi vida fue contratar a esta firma! No cometas el mismo error que yo hice! Primero investiga bien sobre ellos y luego piénsalo muy bien antes!

No sigan a esta firma se burlan de las personas con necesidades

Warning: Avoid This Attorney Service – A Financial Nightmare

After enduring several months of intense struggle and heartache, I am relieved to say that the outcome turned out as anticipated. This success is largely attributable to the dedicated efforts of the entire Gallardo team. I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to each member: Leisy, Rosa, and Norma for their support, and especially Marlene and Camila, with whom I had the most frequent communication and collaboration. Your commitment and hard work in the last mile made a significant difference during this challenging time, and I am truly grateful for your service!

Hola , le doy las gracias al abogado Mayron Gallardo por su defensa en mi caso , sinceramente gracias por su excepcional servicio legal que me brindó desde el día uno , estoy inmensamente agradecida por su compromiso y el resultado que obtuvo, acepté mi más sincero agradecimiento por su dedicación y arduo trabajo gracias mil gracias

Mi nombre es Jorge Luis Madrazo rivero tenía un caso de deportación por no poder presentarme a una corte por motivos del clima en esos días y los abogados de gallardo en especial la abogada Mara que atendió mi caso me quitaron mi orden de deportación y me cerraron mi caso son muy profesionales y para mí los mejores gracias por todo bendiciones a todos.

Si quieres y necesitas ayuda o una orientación profesional , esta gente no está preparada profesionalmente para nada , si ustedes escucharan lo que me dijo este supuesto abogado!! No pierdan su tiempo

Exelente atencion siempre q llamas te atienden , le dan solucion a tu caso cuando piesas q no lo tienes ,la paralegal q atendio mi caso siempre atenta y con exlente dispocicion ayudandome mil gracias Natali yo creo q si nesesita arreglar su estatus valla con los mejores

Lenay Guillen .Muy agradecida con los abogados gallardo Law y con mi representante legal .gracias x su trabajo ya me llego mi residencia .100% recomendado.

I would like to leave my review positively because the reality is that the current work of lawyers has become increasingly difficult with the country’s current immigration situation. Contacting the attorney directly is not easy given the high demand for current cases for the firm, even though I was able to do so several times during my detention process with ICE. The attorney in charge of my case, William Blackwell, did an excellent job on my case, defending me in front of the Judge and the Prosecutor during the immigration court detention in Texas, which was very difficult. Despite the fact that 12 cases prior to mine and with lesser charges did not obtain bonds, primarily thanks to the Great Favor of God and the excellent work of William and Anel Sierra—his immigration paralegal—we obtained a bond. Thanks to that, I enjoy being with my family again, and we continue with my adjustment of status.

Es un abuso que ganen tu caso de acidente y te cobren un 70% de lo recibido no es justo

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