Comprehensive Guide to Alabama Bankruptcy Court Districts
This blog page provides links to all the bankruptcy court districts within the state of Alabama, including the bankruptcy court judges. Whether you’re located in the Northern, Middle, or Southern District, you’ll find the resources you need to get started with the bankruptcy filing process.
The Alabama bankruptcy court system is divided into three districts: Northern, Middle, and Southern.
Northern Bankruptcy District of Alabama
Northern District of Alabama | United States Bankruptcy Court (uscourts.gov)
United States Courthouse
1100 Gurnee Avenue
Anniston, Alabama 36201
Telephone: (256) 741-1500
Clerk of Court
Joseph E. Bulgarella (Birmingham) (205) 714-4001
Chief Deputy Clerk
Mac Halcomb (Birmingham) (205) 714-4006
The Court’s website can be accessed via this link.
Please note that your case number ends with your Judge’s initials. Make sure to be familiar with your judge’s procedure, as each judge is different.
Bankruptcy Judge James J. Robinson
Chambers of Judge Robinson
Rita Colvin, Judicial Assistant (256) 741-1529
Alyssa Ross, Law Clerk (256) 741-1527
You can access the judge’s page here:
Chief Judge Jennifer H. Henderson
Staff Information
Telephone – (205) 561-1623
Law Clerk- Tiffany Colburn
Judicial Assistant – David Thurman
Courtroom Deputy – Kim Martin
Orders E-mail Address: ordersJHH@alnb.uscourts.gov
Orders E-mail Address: ordersJHH@alnb.uscourts.gov
Courtroom Deputy E-mail Address- CRDeputyJHH@alnb.uscourts.gov
You can access the judge’s page here:
Judge Tamara O. Mitchell
Judicial Assistant – Anita Farmer
Law Clerk- Donna McGee
Courtroom Deputy – Chris Callies
Orders E-mail Address: ordersTOM@alnb.uscourts.gov
Telephone – (205) 714-3850
You can access the judge’s page here.
Judge Jessup’s webpage can be accessed here.
Judge D. Sims Crawford
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Staff Information
Telephone – (205) 714-3880
Judge D. Sims Crawford
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Staff Information
Telephone – (205) 714-3880
Law Clerk Kelley Tynes
Law Clerk Kiernan Panish
Courtroom Deputy Shewana Callies
Orders E-mail Address ordersDSC@alnb.uscourts.gov
Source for the Northern District of Alabama: Northern District of Alabama | United States Bankruptcy Court (uscourts.gov)
Middle Bankruptcy District of Alabama
US Bankruptcy Court
Middle District of Alabama
(Mail not accepted at this location)
George W. Andrews Federal Building
701 Avenue A
Opelika, AL 36801
Honorable Bess M. Parrish Creswell
Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge
United States Bankruptcy Court
Middle District of Alabama
Staff Information
Career Law Clerk – 334-954-3890, almb4c@almb.uscourts.gov
Law Clerk, Generalist – 334-954-3892, almb4c@almb.uscourts.gov
Settlements settlements4c@almb.uscourts.gov
Exhibit Submission almb_exhibits_4c@almb.uscourts.gov
Honorable Christopher L. Hawkins
United States Bankruptcy Judge
Middle District of Alabama
Staff Information
Career Law Clerk – 334-954-3880, almb4d@almb.uscourts.gov.
Term Law Clerk – 334-954-3882, almb4d@almb.uscourts.gov.
Settlements – settlements4d@almb.uscourts.gov.
Exhibit Submission – almb_exhibits_4d@almb.uscourts.gov
The Court’s website can be accessed via this link.
Please note that your case number ends with your Judge’s initials. Make sure to be familiar with your judge’s procedure, as each judge is different.
Southern Bankruptcy District of Alabama
US Bankruptcy Court
Southern District of Alabama
113 St Joseph St.
Mobile, AL 36602
Phone: (251) 441-5391
Judge Henry Callaway
Staff Information
Carol O.
Judicial Assistant
251-436-5428
Antoinette B.
Courtroom Deputy
251-436-5408
Jennifer M.
Law Clerk
251-436-5431
Chief Judge Jerry Oldshue
Staff Information
Lisa M.
Judicial Assistant
251-436-5430
Angie J.
Courtroom Deputy
251-436-5406
Jeanna C.
Law Clerk
251-436-5427
The Court’s website can be accessed via this link.
Please note that your case number ends with your Judge’s initials. Make sure to be familiar with your judge’s procedure, as each judge is different.
Looking for other states’ bankruptcy court systems? Click here. If you need additional information on bankruptcy trustees in Alabama, click here. A blog post on the bankruptcy exemptions is reviewed here.
The information provided on this website regarding the bankruptcy court system is intended as a general overview; however, also confirm with your district’s bankruptcy court procedures, and local rules can vary between districts within a state.
For the most current and accurate information, we strongly recommend that you visit the website of the specific bankruptcy court you will be filing with. You can find contact information and website links for each district court through the United States Courts website: US Courts Bankruptcy Cases: United States Courts | (uscourts.gov).
Please consult with a local attorney for legal advice concerning your specific bankruptcy situation.
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