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  • Welcome

    The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington is a federal court serving the area west of the Cascade Mountains from Oregon to the Canadian border. The district has courthouses in Seattle and Tacoma.

  • Welcome

    The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington is a federal court serving the area west of the Cascade Mountains from Oregon to the Canadian border. The district has courthouses in Seattle and Tacoma.

  • Welcome

    The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington is a federal court serving the area west of the Cascade Mountains from Oregon to the Canadian border. The district has courthouses in Seattle and Tacoma.

  • Welcome

    The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington is a federal court serving the area west of the Cascade Mountains from Oregon to the Canadian border. The district has courthouses in Seattle and Tacoma.

  • Welcome

    The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington is a federal court serving the area west of the Cascade Mountains from Oregon to the Canadian border. The district has courthouses in Seattle and Tacoma.

  • Welcome

    The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington is a federal court serving the area west of the Cascade Mountains from Oregon to the Canadian border. The district has courthouses in Seattle and Tacoma.

  • Welcome

    The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington is a federal court serving the area west of the Cascade Mountains from Oregon to the Canadian border. The district has courthouses in Seattle and Tacoma.

  • Welcome

    The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington is a federal court serving the area west of the Cascade Mountains from Oregon to the Canadian border. The district has courthouses in Seattle and Tacoma.

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Thomas T. Glover Mediation Program

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Frequently Asked Questions

For general or case specific information call or email:

Seattle  206-370-5200 or Tacoma 253-882-3900

ECFHelp@wawb.uscourts.gov

News & Announcements

Mon, 08/31/2026
The Court will be closed on Monday September 7, 2026
In observance of Labor Day, the Court will be closed on Monday September 7, 2026. More »
Fri, 08/28/2026
Employment Opportunities: Term Law Clerk - US Bankruptcy Court Western District of Washington
Employment Opportunities: More »
Wed, 08/26/2026
Proposed Amendments to Local Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and Local Bankruptcy Forms Published for Public Comment
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Mon, 08/10/2026
Chapter 11 Workshop
CHAPTER 11 WORKSHOP More »
Wed, 08/05/2026
Court Announces Training Event for Key CM/ECF Filers – September 9, 2026
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Mon, 07/20/2026
Electronic Public Access Fee Increase January 1, 2027
Effective January 1, 2027, the Electronic Public Access (EPA) fee will increase from $0.10 to $0. More »

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