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Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.
Fri, 09/27/2024
Zoom § 341 Meetings - U.S. Trustee’s Info Session
The U.S. Trustee Program is implementing Zoom § 341 meetings of creditors in chapter 7, 12, and 13 cases in the Western District of Washington for § 341 meetings being held on or after November 1,...
Wed, 09/25/2024
Zoom 341 Meetings to Begin November 1, 2024
The U.S. Trustee Program is implementing virtual § 341 meetings of creditors in chapter 7, 12, and 13 cases in the Western District of Washington for § 341 meetings being held on or after November 1, 2024...
Fri, 09/13/2024
The Court’s Thomas T. Glover Mediation Program is pleased to host a special event featuring Dr. Sukhsimranjit Singh, Managing Director of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law. Dr. Singh is a...
Thu, 09/05/2024
The Bankruptcy Court Clerk’s Offices in Seattle and Tacoma will be closed to the public on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, to enable staff to attend a district-wide training program. CM/ECF will be fully operational and will be accepting electronic...
Wed, 08/28/2024
In observance of Labor Day, the Court will be closed on Monday September 2, 2024.
Thu, 08/15/2024
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has approved publication for comment of the following proposed amendments to existing rules and forms, as well as one new rule:
Appellate Rules 29 and 32, Appendix on Length...
Tue, 07/30/2024
National Form Voluntary Petition Modified to Reflect Reduced Debt Limits Effective June 22, 2024
Increased debt limits applicable to Chapter 13 and Subchapter V filings expired at midnight on June 21, 2024. The increase in the qualifying debt limits...
Tue, 07/02/2024
As of June 30, 2024, the Court completed the process of reassigning cases previously assigned to retiring Judges Marc L. Barreca and Brian D. Lynch. General Orders 2024-1 and 2024-2, set forth the details for reassignment of caseloads and the...
Thu, 06/27/2024
In observance of Independence Day, the Court will be closed on Thursday July 4, 2024.
Mon, 06/24/2024
The Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act (BTATC Act) temporarily increased the debt limits to qualify as a debtor under subchapter V of chapter 11 and chapter 13. The increased debt limit provisions expired at midnight on...
Wed, 06/12/2024
In observance of Juneteenth, the Court will be closed on Wednesday June 19, 2024
Thu, 05/30/2024
The WAWB Best Practices series is going back to basics with a Motions Practice Primer! Particularly geared toward those new to bankruptcy practice, and a refresher for those who have been working in the bankruptcy area for awhile, this article...
Tue, 05/21/2024
In observance of Memorial Day, the Court will be closed on Monday May 27, 2024
Fri, 05/03/2024
Bankruptcy Judgeship for the District of Idaho
Tue, 04/09/2024
In anticipation of the retirement of Judge Marc L. Barreca, the Court will begin the process of reassigning Judge Barreca’s pending case load and cease to assign him new cases. Details are set out in the Court’s General Order 2024-2.
In the General...
Fri, 04/05/2024
The ECF Procedures Manual (“Manual”) is now available. The Manual is a guide designed to outline common procedures in the Court's Electronic Case Filing system (ECF) and is located under the Electronic Case Filing >Training tab. The Manual is...
Tue, 03/19/2024
CM/ECF will be unavailable for maintenance Saturday March 23, 2024 (9am - Noon)
Mon, 03/18/2024
In mid-April, in anticipation of Judge Brian D. Lynch’s retirement, the Court will begin reassigning Judge Lynch’s cases. Details of the case reassignments, and information about the assignment of newly filed cases, are set out in the Court’s ...
Wed, 03/06/2024
Updated Homestead numbers are now available.
https://wcrer.be.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2024/02/HMR-4Q2023-annual-medians.pdf
Mon, 02/12/2024
In observance of President's Day, the court will be closed on Monday February 19, 2024.
Mon, 01/29/2024
High school students are invited to enter the 2024 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest. The theme of this year’s essay and video contest is “70 Years Later—The Legacy of Brown v. Board of Education.” In addressing the theme, students are asked to “discuss...
Fri, 01/26/2024
The Court hosted bench bar meetings in Seattle and Tacoma on January 23 and 24, respectively. The handout materials from those meetings are now posted on the Court's website (scroll to the end of the page), and attached below. Many thanks to all...
Fri, 01/12/2024
The Court is launching an informative monthly Chapter 11 lunch series focused on practical tips for representing debtors and other parties in Chapter 11 cases including: pre-bankruptcy strategies in representing debtors, client interview tips, and...
Thu, 01/04/2024
Judge Alston’s Feb. 14 Port Orchard Calendar to be Conducted by Telephone Only
Tue, 01/02/2024
The Court will host bench bar events in January 2024 to discuss recent local rule amendments, including the new Chapter 13 Form Plan, and provide an overview of Court operations. The program will also include a panel discussion on evidentiary...
Tue, 10/31/2023
Court Adopts Amendments to Local Bankruptcy Rules and Forms Effective Dec. 1, 2023
Fri, 09/29/2023
The Honorable Christopher M. Alston is appointed as Chief Judge of the Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington, effective October 1, 2023. Judge Alston was appointed to the bench on June 15, 2015, and maintains chambers in Seattle,...
Tue, 10/01/2019
The Court announces the appointment of the Honorable Marc L. Barreca as Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Washington Bankruptcy Court. Judge Barreca's term as Chief will commence on October 1, 2019. The Court also acknowledges Judge...