Finding My Bankruptcy Records

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Q. I filed bankruptcy about 20 years ago. I received a call from a collection agency for Chemical Bank today telling me I owe a huge amount of money on a visa card from about 20 years ago. This is the first I have heard from them in all that time. They said they had been sending me bills for all that time even though the address they had was about 20 years old. PROBLEM: I cannot find my records for my bankruptcy. I am sure these are a matter of public record. This bankruptcy was filed in Illinois. Does anyone have an idea of how I would go about getting my records?

A. First, Chicago has a wonderful feature where as anyone can walk in on Fridays, I think it is between 9-12, and get some free legal advice on their bankruptcy. Caution: Long wait, may not get there if you're not early. Try calling first and asking for your records, like others have said, there may be a charge for pulling the records that long ago. Bankruptcy Court 219 S. Dearborn Chicago, IL 60604 1-312-435-5694 Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 PM Thomas Vaughn Cook County Trustee 1-312-886-5785 1-312-294-5900 Chapter 13 1-312-408-5101 Automated 1-312-408-5089 VOICE CASE INFO or 1-888-232-6814 1-312-435-6032 not sure what this is Here's the link for Illinois Tom Vaughn, Chapter 13 (and 11) Trustee: http://www.13network.com/chihome.htm You can scroll down and email them and (possibly) get a pass code to allow you to view your bankruptcy on line. However, I really doubt they are up to posting bankruptcies 20 years ago. However, I am sure they are in the process ! For the rest of you, you can click on this link and find your particular state: http://www.13network.com/

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