U.S. Bankruptcy Court Districts of Louisiana: Eastern, Middle, and Western
Louisiana’s bankruptcy landscape is as distinctive as its legal heritage, which is rooted in a civil law tradition shaped by the Napoleonic Code. But whether you’re filing as an individual or small business, you will find all the information you need on this page regarding Louisiana’s bankruptcy courts is essential.
Louisiana is divided into three federal bankruptcy districts: Eastern, Middle, and Western. Each district maintains its own website, forms, and filing protocols. For example, the Eastern District of Louisiana offers electronic self-representation (eSR), remote hearings via GoToMeeting, and specialized procedures for loan modifications and complex cases.
Whether you’re filing as an individual or a business, this page provides essential details on court locations, filing procedures, local rules, and electronic access tools like CM/ECF and PACER to help guide you through the process.
Eastern District of Louisiana
Location:
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
500 Poydras Street
Suite B-601
New Orleans, LA 70130
Telephone: (504) 589-7878
Clerk’s Office Hours: 8:30AM – 4:30PM Monday- Friday
Telephonic Hearing Information:
Section A: Dial-in Phone Number: (504)517-1385, Access Code- 129611
Bankruptcy Judge: Meredith S. Grabill
Staff Contact Information
Anna Mangham (Ch 13 cases and Reaffirmation Agreements) Law Clerk (504) 589-7803
Benjamin Bejster (Ch 7 & 11 ending in: 0-4 and associated APs) Law Clerk (504) 589-7802
Apollo Yong (Ch 7 & 11 ending in: 5-9 and associated APs) Law Clerk (504) 589-7808
Clerk’s Office
Denise Fredricks Clerk of Court (504) 589-7878
Heather Rouchon Chief Deputy Clerk (504) 589-7837
Court Support Title Phone
Ellen Arnold Courtroom Deputy – Section A (504) 589-7805
Allen McIlwain Courtroom Deputy – Section A (504) 589-7829
Case Administration Title Phone
Jennifer Nunnery (00-24) Case Administrator (504) 589-7876
Kenisha Sylvester (25-49) Case Administrator (504) 589-7839
Kevin Lew (50-74) Case Administrator (504) 589-7890
Lauren Villneurve (75-99) Case Administrator (504) 589-7833
Eastern District: Based in New Orleans, covering parishes like Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Tammany.
Middle District of Louisiana
Location:
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Middle District of Louisiana
707 Florida Street
Room 119
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Judge Michael A. Crawford
Staff Information
Terri Salter, Judicial Assistant
225-346-3320
terri_salter@lamb.uscourts.gov.
Lauren Sullivan, Career Law Clerk
225-346-3321
lauren_sullivan@lamb.uscourts.gov
Chambers Telephone:
225-346-3335
Chambers Fax:
225-346-3336
Middle District: Based in Baton Rouge, covering East Baton Rouge, Ascension, and surrounding areas.
Western District of Louisiana
U. S. Courthouse
300 Jackson Street
Suite 116
Alexandria, Louisiana 71301
For case-related information, you may call the Clerk’s office or send a message anytime at: LAWBml_Alexandria_Court_Support@lawb.uscourts.gov.
For non-case related information, you may call the Clerk’s office or send a message anytime at: LAWBml_Admin@lawb.uscourts.gov.
John M. Shaw United States Courthouse
800 Lafayette Street
Suite 1200
Lafayette, Louisiana 70501
Judge John W. Kolwe (including Lake Charles Division)
Stuart Welch, Law Clerk
Stuart_Welch@lawb.uscourts.gov.
Karen Hess, Judicial Assistant
Karen_Hess@lawb.uscourts.gov.
Unmanned Location
U. S. Courthouse
611 Broad Street
2nd Floor
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
Shreveport
U. S. Courthouse
300 Fannin Street
Suite 2201
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101-3141
Chief Judge John S. Hodge
Staff Information
Quiazia Huerta, Law Clerk
Quiazia_Huerta@lawb.uscourts.gov.
Jean Smith, Law Clerk
Jean_Smith@lawb.uscourts.gov
Alexandria
U.S. Courthouse
300 Jackson Street
Suite 116
Alexandria, Louisiana 71301-8357
Judge Stephen D. Wheelis
Staff Information
Jennifer Sues, Law Clerk
Jennifer_Sues@lawb.uscourts.gov(link sends e-mail)
Jennifer Bruce, Paralegal
Jennifer_Bruce@lawb.uscourts.gov.
Contact:
(318) 443-8083
Western District: Covers Shreveport, Alexandria, Monroe, and Lake Charles.
Information on the Louisiana bankruptcy trustee is available here.
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.
Kentucky Bankruptcy Court Locations
Here are some resources to help you find the relevant bankruptcy court website: https://www.uscourts.gov/. If you are looking for information on other bankruptcy court districts, please click here.
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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. I 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.