United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona

9th Circuit Phoenix, Arizona

About This Court

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona is a unit of the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, operating within the Ninth Circuit. The court has subject matter jurisdiction over all bankruptcy cases filed in Arizona, including proceedings under Chapters 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, and 15 of the Bankruptcy Code. Arizona is a single federal judicial district covering the entire state.

The District of Arizona is one of the busier bankruptcy districts in the country, reflecting the state's significant population and history of real estate and business activity. The court maintains divisional offices in Phoenix, Tucson, and Yuma to serve filers across the state's diverse geographic regions.

Bankruptcy judges in this district are appointed by the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for fourteen-year terms, as provided under Article I of the Constitution. The court follows the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure as well as its own local rules.

Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the District of Arizona. Bankruptcy judges are appointed by the court of appeals for 14-year terms. Proceedings are governed by the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.

Divisions

Phoenix Division (Phoenix), Tucson Division (Tucson), Yuma Division (Yuma)

Caseload

The District of Arizona has historically ranked among the higher-volume bankruptcy districts nationally, with a substantial number of consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings as well as notable complex business reorganization cases. Real estate-related filings have been a prominent feature of the docket given Arizona's real estate market cycles.

Bar Admission

To practice before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona, an attorney must be admitted to the bar of the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. Attorneys must also register for electronic filing through the court's CM/ECF system.

Clerk's Office

230 North First Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003

(602) 682-4000

Local Rules

The Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona, which supplement the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.

Civil Rules 5

Rule	Title
Rule 7008-1	Pleading Consent to Entry of Final Order or Judgment
Rule 7012-1	Objection to Bankruptcy Court Authority; Deemed Consent
Rule 7016-1	Joint Pretrial Statement
Rule 7037-1	Discovery Disputes in Adversary Proceedings – Request for Informal Conference
Rule 7054-1	Costs - Taxation

General Rules 88

Rule	Title
Rule 1000-1	Prohibition of Bias
Rule 1001-1	General Scope and Definitions
Rule 1002-1	Commencement of Chapter 11 Cases - Status Conferences
Rule 1005-1	Caption of Petition
Rule 1005-2	Petition
Rule 1005-3	Business Chapter 7
Rule 1006-1	Filing Fees
Rule 1007-1	Lists, Schedules and Statements
Rule 1015-1	Joint Administration/Consolidation
Rule 1017-1	Dismissal of Case
Rule 1071-1	Places of Filing; Hearing Sites
Rule 1073-1	Assignment of Cases
Rule 2002-1	Notices to Creditors
Rule 2002-2	Procedures for 21-Day Negative Notice
Rule 2003-1	Meeting of Creditors
Rule 2003-2	Questionnaire and Documents to Be Delivered to Trustee Before Section 341 Meeting of Creditors
Rule 2004-1	Time Limits to Compel Examination or Production of Documents
Rule 2014-1	Compensation of Professionals on a Fixed or Contingent Basis
Rule 2015-1	Interim Reports
Rule 2084-1	Scope and Definition - Chapter 13 Rules
Rule 2084-2	Filing Requirements
Rule 2084-3	Attorney Fees
Rule 2084-4	Plan
Rule 2084-5	Tax Returns
Rule 2084-6	Adequate Protection Payments
Rule 2084-7	Rescheduled or Continued Meeting of Creditors
Rule 2084-8	Reserved
Rule 2084-9	Creditor Objection to Plan
Rule 2084-10	Trustee's Recommendation/Objection
Rule 2084-11	Plan Confirmation Hearings
Rule 2084-12	Confirmation of Plan Without Hearing
Rule 2084-13	Order Confirming Plan
Rule 2084-14	Confirmation Status Hearing
Rule 2084-15	Trustee Motion to Dismiss
Rule 2084-16	Reserved
Rule 2084-17	Vacating Dismissal Order
Rule 2084-18	Plan Payments
Rule 2084-19	Reserved
Rule 2084-20	Reserved
Rule 2084-21	Reserved
Rule 2084-22	Reserved
Rule 2084-23	Stay Relief to Secured Creditors
Rule 2084-24	Reserved
Rule 2084-25	Sale of Property or Incurring New Debt
Rule 2084-26	Debtor Completion of Plan Requirements; Discharge
Rule 2084-27	Transmission of Documents with Personally Identifiable Information to Trustee
Rule 2084-28	Electronic Service on Chapter 13 Trustees
Rule 3003-1	Setting Deadline for Filing Proofs of Claim or Equity Security Interests in Chapter 9 and Chapter 11 Cases
Rule 3007-1	Claims - Objections
Rule 3018-1	Acceptance or Rejection of Plans
Rule 4001-1	Automatic Stay - Relief From or Absence Of
Rule 4001-2	Cash Collateral
Rule 4001-4	First Day Motions
Rule 4003-2	Lien Avoidance
Rule 4008-1	Reaffirmation
Rule 5001-1	Clerk's Office
Rule 5005-1	Discovery Documents and Exhibits
Rule 5005-4	Electronic Court Filing System
Rule 5005-6	Filings Under Seal
Rule 5011-1	Withdrawal of Reference Procedure
Rule 5095-1	Deposit of Funds in the Registry Account
Rule 6004-1	Sales Not in the Ordinary Course of Business
Rule 6006-1	Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases
Rule 6007-1	Abandonment of Property
Rule 6008-1	Redemption
Rule 9001-1	Reserved
Rule 9004-1	Papers - Caption and Form; General
Rule 9009-1	Forms
Rule 9013-1	Motion Practice
Rule 9014-1	Reserved
Rule 9014-2	Consent To Bankruptcy Court Authority
Rule 9014-3	Initial Hearing on Contested Matters; No Live Testimony
Rule 9014-4	Under Advisement Matters
Rule 9022-1	Judgments or Orders
Rule 9023-1	Motion for New Trial; Amendment of Judgments
Rule 9027-1	Removal and Remand
Rule 9029-1	Local Rules Advisory Committee
Rule 9071-1	Stipulations
Rule 9072-1	Procedures Governing Alternative Dispute Resolution Matters in Bankruptcy Cases
Rule 9072-2	Assignment of Matters to ADR
Rule 9072-3	Types of Matters Subject to ADR
Rule 9072-4	Effect of ADR on Pending Matters
Rule 9072-5	Panel of Mediators/ADR Program Administrator
Rule 9072-6	Application and Certification of Mediators
Rule 9072-7	Appointment of Mediator
Rule 9072-8	The Mediation
Rule 9072-9	Post ADR Procedures
Rule 9076-1	Electronic Service

Attorney Rules 4

Rule	Title
Rule 2090-1	Admission to Practice; Appearance Before the Court; Self-Represented Parties
Rule 2090-2	Bankruptcy Petition Preparers
Rule 9010-1	Attorneys – Appearance, Withdrawal, Substitution, and Change of Contact Information
Rule 9011-1	Attorneys - Ethical Obligations

Appellate Rules 1

Rule	Title
Rule 8001-1	Reserved

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