Idaho Bankruptcy Court: Comprehensive Filing Guide

The United States Bankruptcy Court District of Idaho, with courthouses in Boise, Pocatello, and Coeur d’Alene, this district handles cases under Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13, serving individuals, families, and businesses across the state.

This page offers a comprehensive guide to the court’s structure, filing procedures, trustee contact information, as well as an explanation of the Idaho bankruptcy exemptions.

Updated on May 19, 2026.

By Alexander Hernandez, J.D., Professor, and Author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law (Routledge).

The United States Bankruptcy Court District of Idaho contact information is below:

Boise Office
550 W. Fort Street
Suite 400
Boise ID 83724

Coeur d’Alene Office
6450 North Mineral Drive
Coeur d’Alene ID 83815

Pocatello Office
801 E. Sherman Street
Room 119
Pocatello ID 83201

Chief Bankruptcy Judge Noah G. Hillen
Contact Melanie Battle for hearing dates on cases assigned to Judge Hillen.
Contact Deborah Jenson for hearing dates on cases assigned to Judge Hursh.
Proposed Orders: Bankruptcy_Orders@id.uscourts.gov
Courtroom Deputy
Melanie Battle – (208) 334-9396

Email Melanie Battle
Melanie Battle is the Courtroom Deputy for Judge Hillen’s cases.

Limited contact information was listed for Bankruptcy Judge Benjamin Hursh.

To schedule a matter for a hearing, you must contact Judge Benjamin P. Hursh’s Courtroom Deputy Deborah Jenson at (208)334-9698.
Conference Number: 1-669-254-5252

Information on the Idaho Bankruptcy Trustees can be seen via this link. To learn about the Idaho bankruptcy exemptions to protect your home and personal property, please read this article.

Additional information can be found via this link.

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.

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.

Here are some resources to help you find the relevant bankruptcy court website: The United States Courts website: https://www.uscourts.gov/.