United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
About This Court
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma is a unit of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma and operates within the Tenth Circuit. The court has jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases filed by individuals and businesses located in the northern portion of Oklahoma, including Tulsa and surrounding counties.
The court applies federal bankruptcy law under Title 11 of the United States Code and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, along with its own local rules. Tulsa serves as the primary location for court operations, hearings, and the clerk's office.
Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the Northern District of Oklahoma. 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 consumer and business bankruptcy cases arising from the Northern District of Oklahoma, with Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13 filings common among its docket. The Tulsa metropolitan area and surrounding energy-sector communities contribute to the court's mix of individual consumer cases and business reorganization proceedings.
Bar Admission
Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma to appear in the Bankruptcy Court. Additional registration requirements may apply for electronic filing through the court's CM/ECF system.
Clerk's Office
224 South Boulder Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103
(918) 699-4000
Local Rules
The Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, which supplement the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.