U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of New Jersey: Prof. Hernandez
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey is divided into three districts: Newark, Trenton, and Camden. Note, while filing in person is allowed, it is recommended that you file with the court’s online systems, PACER.gov and CM/ECF. In this video and blog, I explain how to use the court’s PACER and CM/ECF systems.
By Alexander Hernandez, J.D., Professor, and Author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law (Routledge).
General Court Contact Information & Locations for the District of New Jersey
| Office Role | Contact Information |
| Newark Clerk’s Office | (973) 776-3449 |
| Trenton Clerk’s Office | (609) 858-9333 |
| Camden Clerk’s Office | (856) 361-2300 |
| CM/ECF Help Desk | (609) 858-9333 (ext. 2652) |
| Public Support Hours | Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Clerk of Court | Jeanne Naughton |
Federal Bankruptcy Judges for the District of New Jersey
The District of New Jersey bench is spread across the three districts. Below are the locations for Camden, Newark, and Trenton.
| Judge | Primary Location |
| Hon. Christine M. Gravelle (Chief Judge) | Trenton |
| Hon. Rosemary Gambardella Hon. Stacey L. Meisel Hon. Vincent Papalia Hon. John Sherwood | Newark |
| Hon. Andrew B. Altenburg, Jr. Hon. Jerrold N. Poslusny, Jr. | Camden |
| Hon. Michael B. Kaplan | Trenton |
| Hon. Mark Hall | Newark, Trenton |
The Professor’s Tip: In the District of New Jersey, each judge may have specific “Chamber Rules” regarding the submission of proposed orders and the scheduling of motions. Always make sure to review the judge’s page on the court website for the latest information.
New Jersey Bankruptcy Court Locations
Newark (North Jersey)
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Building, 50 Walnut Street, Newark, NJ 07102.
Trenton (Central Jersey)
- Clarkson S. Fisher U.S. Courthouse, 402 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608.
Camden (South Jersey)
- Mitchell H. Cohen U.S. Courthouse, 401 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08101.
Counties Served in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the venue for your bankruptcy filing is determined by the county of the debtor’s residence. Filing in the wrong district can lead to dismissal.
| Division | Counties Served |
| Newark | Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Union |
| Trenton | Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, and Warren |
| Camden | Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem |
Local Bankruptcy Rules & Resources
As I discuss in Consumer Bankruptcy Law (Routledge) as well as Bankruptcy.blog, understanding the “local rules and “local culture” is imperative, as practices vary greatly from one district to the next, including the local forms.
For the most current information, visit the official website: United States Bankruptcy Court – District of New Jersey.
Professor Hernandez is an attorney specializing in consumer finance and debt relief. He is the published author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law (Routledge Publishing) and teaches law and finance courses in both English and Spanish for an international university.
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You can learn more about filing for bankruptcy and the bankruptcy petition via this link. Information on the bankruptcy court system, contact information for trustees, and your state’s exemptions can be found here. The federal bankruptcy exemptions are listed here. The latest version of the 341 Meeting of the Creditors can be found here.
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