United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Kentucky

6th Circuit Lexington, Kentucky

About This Court

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky is a unit of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, operating within the Sixth Circuit. The court has jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases filed by individuals, businesses, and other entities located within the eastern portion of Kentucky, covering a substantial geographic area that includes Lexington and extends to Appalachian Kentucky.

The district encompasses a diverse range of communities, including urban centers such as Lexington and smaller rural counties in the eastern part of the state. The court handles all bankruptcy matters arising under Title 11 of the United States Code, including cases filed under Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13.

Lexington serves as the primary location for the court's operations, though the court also maintains divisional offices to serve the broader district. Judges sitting in this court are Article I bankruptcy judges appointed by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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

Divisions

Lexington Division (Lexington), Pikeville Division (Pikeville), Ashland/Covington (locations vary by divisional assignment)

Caseload

The Eastern District of Kentucky Bankruptcy Court handles a significant volume of Chapter 13 consumer cases, reflecting the economic conditions of the region, including areas impacted by the decline of the coal industry in Appalachian Kentucky.

Bar Admission

Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky to appear in the bankruptcy court. Admission to the district court bar is a prerequisite for filing cases and appearing in proceedings before the court.

Clerk's Office

100 East Vine Street, Suite 200, Lexington, KY 40507

(859) 233-2608

Local Rules

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

General Rules 64

Rule	Title
RULE 1001-1	CITATION & AUTHORITY
RULE 1001-2	ORGANIZATION OF LOCAL RULES
RULE 1001-3	APPLICATION
RULE 1002-2	VOLUNTARY PETITION – LEGAL ENTITY
RULE 1006-1	FEES – INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS
RULE 1007-1	LISTS, SCHEDULES & STATEMENTS
RULE 1007-2	MAILING – LIST
RULE 1008-1	VERIFICATION OF PETITION & ACCOMPANYING PAPERS
RULE 1009-1	AMENDMENTS TO LISTS, SCHEDULES & STATEMENTS
RULE 1071-1	DIVISIONS – BANKRUPTCY COURT
RULE 1073-1	ASSIGNMENT OF CASES
RULE 1075-1	INCORPORATION OF INTERIM BANKRUPTCY RULE 1007-I
RULE 2002-1	NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES – GENERAL 14 DAY NOTICE REQUIREMENT
RULE 2003-1	MEETING OF CREDITORS & EQUITY SECURITY HOLDERS
RULE 2004-1	DEPOSITIONS & EXAMINATIONS
RULE 2012-1	SUBSTITUTION OF TRUSTEE OR SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE – ACCOUNTING
RULE 2014-1	EMPLOYMENT OF PROFESSIONALS
RULE 2015-1	TRUSTEE EXPENDITURES AND INTERIM DISTRIBUTIONS
RULE 2016-1	COMPENSATION OF PROFESSIONALS
RULE 2016-2	COMPENSATION OF ATTORNEYS IN CHAPTER 13 CASES
RULE 2016-3	DISCLOSURE OF COMPENSATION
RULE 2081-2	CHAPTER 11 – COMPLEX CASES
RULE 2081-3	CHAPTER 11 – REQUESTS FOR FIRST DAY RELIEF
RULE 2082-2	CHAPTER 12 – CONFIRMATION OF PLAN
RULE 3002-1	CLAIMS - BY CREDITOR HOLDING A CLAIM IN A CHAPTER 13 CASE
RULE 3002.1-1	EFFECT OF NOTICE UNDER FRBP 3002.1
RULE 3003-1	CLAIMS - CHAPTER 11 CASE
RULE 3009-1	DIVIDENDS – CHAPTER 7 ASSET CASES – DEADLINE FOR AMENDING CLAIMS
RULE 3015-1	CHAPTER 13 – PLAN
RULE 3015-2	CHAPTER 13 – AMENDMENTS TO PLANS
RULE 3015-3	CHAPTER 13 – CONFIRMATION
RULE 3015-4	CHAPTER 13 PRE-CONFIRMATION ADEQUATE PROTECTION PAYMENTS
RULE 3017-1	DISCLOSURE STATEMENT – APPROVAL
RULE 3018-2	ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION OF PLANS - IN A CHAPTER 9 MUNICIPALITY OR A CHAPTER 11 REORGANIZATION CASE
RULE 3020-1	CHAPTER 11 – CONFIRMATION
RULE 3070-1	CHAPTER 13 – PAYMENTS
RULE 3071-1	CHAPTER 11 – POST-CONFIRMATION PROGRESS REPORT
RULE 3090	CHAPTER 12 – CONFIRMATION
RULE 4001-1	AUTOMATIC STAY - RELIEF FROM
RULE 4001-2	CASH COLLATERAL OR OBTAINING CREDIT
RULE 4001-3	OBTAINING ADDITIONAL CREDIT IN A CHAPTER 13 CASE
RULE 4001-4	AUTOMATIC STAY – WAIVER OF
RULE 4003-2	LIEN AVOIDANCE
RULE 4004-3	DISCHARGE IN INDIVIDUAL CHAPTER 11 CASES – REQUIREMENTS
RULE 4004-4	DISCHARGE IN CHAPTER 12 CASES – REQUIREMENTS
RULE 4004-5	DISCHARGE IN CHAPTER 13 CASES – REQUIREMENTS
RULE 5005-4	ELECTRONIC FILING
RULE 5009-1	SATISFACTION OF LIENS IN CHAPTER 12 OR 13 CASES
RULE 5070-1	CALENDARS & SCHEDULING
RULE 5077-1	TRANSCRIPTS
RULE 5081-1	FEES - FORM OF PAYMENT
RULE 6002-1	ACCOUNTING BY PRIOR CUSTODIAN OF PROPERTY OF THE ESTATE
RULE 6004-1	SALE FREE AND CLEAR OF LIENS AND OTHER INTERESTS
RULE 6006-1	EXECUTORY CONTRACTS
RULE 6008-1	REDEMPTION
RULE 7026-1	DISCOVERY – GENERAL
RULE 7067-1	REGISTRY FUND
RULE 9013-1	MOTION PRACTICE
RULE 9013-4	OBJECTIONS
RULE 9014-1	CONTESTED MATTERS – HEARINGS ON MOTIONS
RULE 9019-1	SETTLEMENTS & AGREED ORDERS – COMPROMISE & ARBITRATION
RULE 9019-2	COMPROMISE AND SETTLEMENTS IN CHAPTER 13 CASES
RULE 9022-1	JUDGMENTS & ORDERS - NOTICE OF
RULE 9070-1	EXHIBITS

Attorney Rules 2

Rule	Title
RULE 2090-2	ATTORNEYS – DISCIPLINE & DISBARMENT
RULE 9010-1	ATTORNEYS – NOTICE OF APPEARANCE

Other Courts in the 6th Circuit

Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Michigan Detroit, Michigan Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Tennessee Nashville, Tennessee Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Ohio Cleveland, Ohio Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio Columbus, Ohio Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Kentucky Louisville, Kentucky Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Tennessee Memphis, Tennessee