You sound distraught so please calm down.  I can understand how overwhelming the matter can be but you need to think this through and come up with a solution.  Generally speaking, fines for breaking the law are not dischargeable in bankruptcy so filing would not help you here.  First you need to take care of the warrants.  Having them over your head is not good for you. So, get some legal help with them.  Yes, you need to seek a lawyer's help.  You may qualify for legal aid or see if a local bar association may be able to help you in their pro bono department.  Once the warrants have been quieted then you can make a deal for the unpaid fines.  If there is a statute of limitations or a hardship provision would best be known by the attorney.  Good luck to you.