Find Your Bankruptcy Court in Michigan: Locations & Contacts
The Bankruptcy Court District of Michigan divided into the Eastern District and the Western District. These two separate districts administer all bankruptcy filings within the state. The Eastern District maintains court facilities in Bay City, Detroit, and Flint, while the Western District’s judicial coverage is provided by locations in Grand Rapids, Marquette, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Traverse City.
By Alexander Hernandez, J.D., Professor, and Author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law (Routledge).
Updated on October 8, 2025.
Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Eastern District of Michigan
111 First Street
Bay City, Michigan 48708
Phone:
(989) 894-8840
Chief Judge Daniel S. Opperman
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Eastern District of Michigan
111 First Street
Bay City, MI 48708
Courtroom Clerk Michele Klemmer (989) 894-8844
Judicial Assistant Suzanne Hert (989) 894-8853
Law Clerk Melanie Beyers (989) 894-8853
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Eastern District of Michigan
211 West Fort Street
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Phone:
(313) 234-0065
Clerk of Court Todd Stickle (313) 234-0065
Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (M-F)
| REGION | COUNTIES |
|---|---|
| Bay City | Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Bay, Cheboygan, Clare, Crawford, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Iosco, Isabella, Midland, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Tuscola |
| Detroit | Jackson, Lenawee, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne |
| Flint | Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Sanilac, Shiawassee, and St. Clair |
Judges for Detroit location:
Judge Lisa S. Gretchko
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Eastern District of Michigan
211 W. Fort Street, Suite 1950
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Courtroom 1975
Chambers (313) 234-0040
Courtroom Deputy Cheryl London (313) 234-0043
Judge Maria L. Oxholm
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Eastern District of Michigan
211 W. Fort St., Suite 1875
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Chambers (313) 465-1978
Courtroom Deputy Jennifer Mahar (313) 234-0023
Law Clerk Ewa Pasik
Paralegal Lisa Springmeyer
Judge Mark A. Randon
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Eastern District of Michigan
211 W. Fort St., Suite 1820
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Courtroom 1825
Courtroom Deputy Leslie Binion (313) 234-0026
Court Services Specialist Letrice Calloway (313) 234-0024
Law Clerk Krystal Player
Judge Thomas J. Tucker
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Eastern District of Michigan
211 W. Fort St., Suite 1900
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Courtroom 1925
Courtroom Deputy Mary Vozniak (313) 234-0033
Western District of Michigan
US Bankruptcy Court, Western District of MI
1 Division Ave N, Room 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-456-2693
Grand Rapids Location
341 Meeting of Creditors Location:
Office of the United States Trustee
125 Ottawa Street
Suite 202R
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Marquette Location
US Bankruptcy Court Western District of MI
202 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Marquette, MI 49855
(616) 456-2693
341 Meeting of Creditors Location:
Chapter 7 Cases:
City Hall
300 West Baraga Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855
Chapter 13 Cases:
Federal Building
202 West Washington Street
Second Floor Courtroom
Marquette, MI 49855
Kalamazoo Location
This location is not staffed with court employees.
Street Address:
US Courthouse & Federal Building
410 West Michigan, Room 114
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Mailing Address:
US Bankruptcy Court
Western District of Michigan
1 Division Ave N, Room 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
341 Meeting of Creditors Location:
Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
410 West Michigan Avenue
Room 111
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Lansing Location
This location is not staffed with court employees.
Street Address:
US Post Office & Federal Courthouse
315 West Allegan Street, Room 101
Lansing, MI 48933
Mailing Address:
US Bankruptcy Court
Western District of Michigan
1 Division Ave N, Room 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
341 Meeting of Creditors Location:
U.S. Post Office & Courthouse Building
315 W. Allegan, Room 101
Lansing, MI 48933
Traverse City
This location is not staffed with court employees.
Street Address:
Logan Place West
3249 Racquet Club Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
Mailing Address:
US Bankruptcy Court
Western District of Michigan
1 Division Ave N, Room 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
341 Meeting of Creditors Location:
Logan Place West
3249 Racquet Club Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
Chief Judge Scott W. Dales
Staff Information
Judicial Assistant 616-456-2949
Law Clerk 616-456-2959
Calendar Clerk 616-456-2905
Judge James W. Boyd
Staff Information
Judicial Assistant 616-456-2264
Law Clerk 616-456-2052
Courtroom Deputy 616-456-2290
Judge John T. Gregg
Staff Information
Martha Ledezma Judicial Assistant 616-456-2233
Noah Chase Law Clerk 616-456-2927
Valerie Wyn Courtroom Deputy 616-456-2906
| REGION | COUNTIES |
|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | Barry, Ionia, Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, and Ottawa |
| Kalamazoo | Allegan, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, St. Joseph, and Van Buren |
| Lansing | Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Lenawee* |
| Marquette | Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, and Schoolcraft |
| Traverse City | Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Osceola, and Wexford |
The information provided on this website regarding the bankruptcy court system is intended as a general overview; however, also confirm with your district’s bankruptcy court procedures, and local rules can vary between districts within a state.
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For the most current and accurate information, I strongly recommend that you visit the website of the specific bankruptcy court you will be filing with. You can find contact information and website links for each district court through the United States Courts website: US Courts Bankruptcy Cases: United States Courts | (uscourts.gov).
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.
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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