The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington serves the citizens of 19 counties in a geographic area spanning from Oregon to the Canadian border and west of the Cascade Mountains. The Bankruptcy Court has courthouses in Seattle and Tacoma and conducts hearings in other locations, including Vancouver, Washington.

 Bankruptcy Courts help people and businesses who cannot pay their debts get a fresh start, while facilitating the fair distribution of assets to creditors. More information about U.S. Bankruptcy Courts and their role in the federal system can be found on the uscourts.gov website. The uscourts.gov website also includes information on bankruptcy filing statistics, a guide for understanding the federal courts, and a journalist's guide to federal courts.

 Media Information. The Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington is committed to facilitating access to court dockets, documents and proceedings for journalists. Be advised of the Court's policies that allow the use of electronic devices in the courtroom and include restrictions on the use of photography and as well as audio and visual recording and streaming. See Local Rules W. D. Wash. Bankr. Rule 9029-2, adopting Local Civil Rule 78 of the United States District Court for the W. D. of Washington.  Ethical obligations prevent the Clerk's office staff, chambers staff and judges from commenting on individual cases. Journalists with questions related to court procedures and documents should contact the Clerk of Court.