Arizona bankruptcy filings for 2010 remained high, with a record number of indivudals filing for bankruptcy in the Phoenix area.

Many Arizona residents are still struggling with large amounts of debt and reduced incomes that cause them to seek debt relief through bankruptcy. Phoenix residents filed for bankruptcy in record numbers in 2010 with a total of 31,207 filings.

The money woes of Arizona residents are part of a larger western trend. Nevada, California, and Arizona all have higher-than-average bankruptcy rates and top the list of states with the most filings.

If you are struggling with seemingly insurmountable debt, there are options available to you to help you restart your finances. To learn how an experienced Arizona consumer bankruptcy attorney can assist you with your case, contact the Harmon Law Office, LLC, today by calling 480-829-0494.