Invitation for Public Commenton the Reappointment of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Timothy W. Dore

The current term of the Honorable Timothy W. Dore, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Washington, is due to expire in April 2025. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is considering the reappointment of Judge Dore to a new 14 year term of office. The Court invites comments from the bar and public about Judge Dore’s performance as a bankruptcy judge. The duties of a bankruptcy judge are specified by statute, and include conducting hearings and trials, making final determinations, and entering orders and judgments.

Members of the bar and public are invited to submit comments concerning Judge Dore for consideration by the Court of Appeals in determining whether or not to reappoint him. Anonymous responses will not be accepted. However, respondents who do not wish to have their identities disclosed should so indicate in the response, and such requests will be honored.

Comments should be submitted no later than Thursday, January 25, 2024, to the following address:
 

Office of the Circuit Executive
P.O. Box 193939
San Francisco, CA 94119-3939
Attn: Reappointment of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dore
Email: Personnel@ce9.uscourts.gov