U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Montana
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Montana operates as a single district but has four divisional offices for hearings and filings: Butte, which is the headquarters, Billings, Great Falls, and Missoula. Bankruptcy petition filings are accepted at all four locations.
General Court Contact & Locations
The District of Montana currently has one bankruptcy judge who travels to the various divisions for hearings as needed.
| Judge | Courtroom | Phone Number | Email for Proposed Orders |
| Hon. Benjamin P. Hursh, Chief Judge | Butte / Multi-District | (406) 497-1240 | [See Local Rules/Procedures on the Judge’s page] |
Practice Note: Proposed orders in the District of Montana are generally submitted via the CM/ECF system or as directed in the Creditor Training Guide (e.g., specific chambers email addresses like pal@mtb.uscourts.gov).
Divisional Office Locations
Filings are accepted in person at the following locations, though all mail should be sent to the Butte headquarters.
Butte (Headquarters)
- Location: Mike Mansfield Federal Courthouse, 400 North Main Street, Room 273, Butte, MT 59701.
- Phone: (406) 497-1240.
Billings
- Location: James F. Battin Federal Courthouse, 2601 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101.
- Phone: (406) 247-7000.
Great Falls
- Location: Missouri River Federal Courthouse, 125 Central Avenue West, Great Falls, MT 59404.
- Phone: (406) 727-1922.
Missoula
- Location: Russell Smith Federal Courthouse, 201 E. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802.
- Phone: (406) 542-7260.
Counties Served by Each District
Butte Division: Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lewis & Clark, Madison, Park, Powell, and Silver Bow.
Billings Division: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Golden Valley, McCone, Musselshell, Petroleum, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Rosebud, Sheridan, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Treasure, Valley, Wheatland, Wibaux, Yellowstone.
Great Falls Division: Blaine, Cascade, Chouteau, Fergus, Glacier, Hill, Judith Basin, Liberty, Meagher, Phillips, Pondera, Roosevelt, Teton, and Toole.
Missoula Division: Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli, and Sanders.
The information provided on this website regarding the bankruptcy court system is intended as a general overview; however, always confirm with your district’s bankruptcy court procedures, as local rules vary significantly.
Looking for other states’ bankruptcy court systems? Click here.
For the most current and accurate information, I strongly recommend visiting the official website: District of Montana Bankruptcy Court.
Professor Hernandez is an attorney specializing in consumer finance and debt relief. He is the author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law (Routledge) and teaches law and finance courses in both English and Spanish at an international university.
Educational Resources
- For Institutions: Colleges and universities can purchase or request examination copies of my textbook directly from Routledge Publishing.
- For Students & Practitioners: Single print and digital copies are available via Amazon Books.
- Video Lectures: Stream comprehensive legal breakdowns and video explanations on the Prof. Hernandez YouTube Channel.
Bankruptcy Court & Consumer Resources
Explore a deep dive for consumer guides and court directories to navigate your legal options:
- A step-by-step master guide on Filing for Bankruptcy and Navigating the Petition.
- Access full directories for the Federal Bankruptcy Court System and Trustee Contact Information.
- Protect your assets by reviewing your specific State Bankruptcy Exemptions or compare them against the Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions.
- Prepare for your court date with the updated brief on the 341 Meeting of Creditors Rules and Procedures.
Please note that the information on this site does not constitute legal advice and should be considered for informational purposes only.
You must be logged in to post a comment.