News & Announcements: January, 2018

12/21/2018
Digital Audio on the Docket Expanded to include Ch 13 Hearings

The Court is pleased to announce it is expanding the use of digital audio on the case docket. Effective January 2, 2019, digital audio recordings of most Chapter 7, 11, and 13 hearings, as well as...

12/20/2018
Bankruptcy Judgeship Opportunity

District of Nevada – Las Vegas

10/02/2018
New Location for North End Calendars: Everett Station

Effective January 1, 2019, matters formerly heard in Marysville will be heard at the Everett Station, 3201 Smith Avenue,...

09/07/2018
Bankruptcy Judge Vacancies Announced: E.D. WA and E.D. Cal

The Ninth Circuit is recruiting to fill two bankruptcy judge vacancies. The vacancy in the Eastern District of Washington, Yakima, has an application deadline of November 8. The vacancy in Eastern District of California, Fresno, is due November 1...

09/06/2018
U.S. Trustee Announces Appointment of New Chapter 13 Trustee for Seattle

After more than 19 years as the Chapter 13 Trustee in Seattle, Mike Fitzgerald will retire effective September 30, 2018. The United States Trustee has announced the appointment of Jason Wilson-Aguilar as the Chapter 13 Standing Trustee for...

09/06/2018
Judge Alston adds Telephonic Port Orchard Calendar on December 19

Judge Alston calendars.

08/15/2018
Proposed National Rule Amendments Published for Public Comment

On August 15, 2018, the...

04/24/2018
Business Owner Who Lied in Bankruptcy Proceedings Pleads Guilty to Perjury

The U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Washington, announced that the operator of a business that abused bankruptcy...

02/02/2018
Bankruptcy Clinic for Unrepresented Debtors

The Federal Bar and NW Consumer Law Center operate a free bankruptcy clinic for unrepresented debtors.  The clinic is held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on the1st & 3rd Thursdays of...