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American Financial Solutions is approved* by the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees (EOUST)to issue certificates of credit counseling in compliance with the Bankruptcy Codes of California, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, New York, Texas, Virginia and Washington.
Bankruptcy cases in Alabama and North Carolina are not under the jurisdiction of the United States Trustee Program. Questions regarding bankruptcy cases filed should be directed to the Administrative Office of the U.S.Courts:
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Bankruptcy Judges Division
1 Columbus Circle, N.E., Suite 4-250
Washington, D.C. 20544
Phone: 202-502-1900
For a list of local State, U.S. Territory, or Commonwealth approved credit counseling or debtor education agencies by judicial district, please visit the Department of Justice website
*Approval does not endorse or assure the quality of an agency’s services.
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