United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Alaska
About This Court
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Alaska is a unit of the United States District Court for the District of Alaska and operates within the Ninth Circuit. The court has jurisdiction over all bankruptcy cases filed in Alaska, covering the entire state as a single federal judicial district. As the only bankruptcy court in the state, it handles all chapters of bankruptcy proceedings, including Chapter 7 liquidations, Chapter 11 reorganizations, and Chapter 13 wage-earner plans.
Alaska is geographically the largest state in the nation, and the court serves a population spread across remote regions, many of which are accessible only by air or water. This geographic reality shapes how the court conducts proceedings, including provisions for telephonic and video appearances for parties in distant locations.
The court is headquartered in Anchorage, which serves as the primary population center and the seat of most bankruptcy filings in the state.
Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the District of Alaska. Bankruptcy judges are appointed by the court of appeals for 14-year terms. Proceedings are governed by the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
Caseload
The court handles a relatively modest volume of bankruptcy filings compared to most other districts, reflecting Alaska's smaller population. Consumer Chapter 7 cases make up the majority of filings, with a smaller proportion of business reorganization cases.
Bar Admission
Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Alaska to appear in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Alaska. Admission to the Alaska State Bar and compliance with the local rules of the bankruptcy court are also required.
Clerk's Office
605 West 4th Avenue, Suite 138, Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 271-2655
Local Rules
91 local rules extracted from this court's published rules. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.