You are generally permitted to represent yourself in litigation in bankruptcy court, but only attorneys, not bankruptcy petition preparers, can give you legal advice. (bankruptcyhome.com)
Check out this document from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding Bankruptcy Petition Preparers. (nasonlawfirm.com)
There are three ways you can file a bankruptcy petition: through a bankruptcy lawyer, through an online bankruptcy petition preparer or through a personal filing. (debtfirms.com)