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

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

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

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
Courtroom Deputy E-mail Address- CRDeputyJHH@alnb.uscourts.gov

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


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

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

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

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.

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.

Please consult with a local attorney for legal advice concerning your specific bankruptcy situation.

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