Find Local U.S. Bankruptcy Courts and Trustees
By Alexander Hernandez, J.D., Professor, and Author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law (Routledge).
Planning to file for bankruptcy? This page is your essential resource for navigating the process, providing key contact information for the U.S. bankruptcy courts and trustees, along with details on property exemptions.
To begin, find your local U.S. bankruptcy court district in our comprehensive list of links. Clicking on your district will connect you directly with the courthouse where you can file for bankruptcy.
In addition, you’ll find contact information for bankruptcy trustees in your area, who play a crucial role in administering bankruptcy cases. There are also resources explaining state-specific bankruptcy exemptions, which determine what property you can protect during the bankruptcy process.
Kansas
| Bankruptcy Court System: (Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita) |
| Trustees (contact information) |
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
| Court Information (Portland, Bangor) |
| Trustees |
Maryland
Massachusetts
| Court Locations- (Boston, Worcester, Springfield) |
| Trustees |
Michigan
- Minnesota (St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, Fergus Falls)
To learn more about filing for bankruptcy, follow this link, which is my new series on completing the bankruptcy petition. The federal bankruptcy exemptions can be seen at this link. Information on the 341 Meeting of Creditors, along with the full text, is available via this link.
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.
Colleges and universities can purchase my bankruptcy law textbook directly from Routledge Publishing. For paralegals and students buying single copies, you can do so via Amazon books. To access my YouTube channel, click this link.
The information provided on Bankruptcy.Blog is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Since bankruptcy laws and procedures are subject to change, always confirm with a local bankruptcy attorney.
We strongly recommend that you always consult the official website of the relevant bankruptcy court for the most up-to-date information on filing for bankruptcy, including forms, procedures, and deadlines.
Here are some resources to help you find the relevant bankruptcy court website: https://www.uscourts.gov/.
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Updated on October 8, 2025.