United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Kentucky

About This Court

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Kentucky is a unit of the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, operating within the Sixth Circuit. The court has jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases filed by individuals and businesses located within the western portion of Kentucky, including major population centers such as Louisville, Bowling Green, and Owensboro.

The Western District of Kentucky covers a substantial geographic area encompassing the western half of the state. The court adjudicates cases under all chapters of the Bankruptcy Code, including Chapter 7 liquidations, Chapter 11 reorganizations, and Chapter 13 wage earner plans.

Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the Western 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

Louisville Division (Louisville), Bowling Green Division (Bowling Green), Owensboro Division (Owensboro)

Caseload

The court handles a significant volume of consumer bankruptcy filings, particularly Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases, reflecting the demographics of the western Kentucky region. Chapter 11 business reorganizations involving regional commercial enterprises also appear on the court's docket.

Bar Admission

Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky to appear in the Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Kentucky. Admission to the bar of the district court generally requires good standing in the Kentucky bar or another state bar.

Clerk's Office

601 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 627-5700

Local Rules

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

Civil Rules 2

Rule	Title
RULE 7007.1-1	CORPORATE OWNERSHIP STATEMENT TO BE FILED BY EACH NON-INDIVIDUAL PARTY TO AN ADVERSARY PROCEEDING
RULE 7026-1	INITIAL DISCLOSURES IN ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS

General Rules 39

Rule	Title
RULE 1002-1	PETITION - GENERAL
RULE 1007-1	LISTS, SCHEDULES & STATEMENTS
RULE 1007-2	MAILING - LIST OR MATRIX
RULE 1007-5	STATEMENT OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (PRIVACY)
RULE 1014-2	VENUE - CHANGE OF
RULE 1015-1	CONSOLIDATION OR JOINT ADMINISTRATION OF CASES PENDING IN SAME COURT
RULE 1019	REQUIRED FILINGS IN CONVERTED CASES
RULE 1074-1	CORPORATIONS
RULE 1094-1	SUBCHAPTER V COMPENSATION
RULE 1095-1	SUBCHAPTER V POST-CONFIRMATION MATTERS
RULE 2002-1	NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES - CHAPTER 11 SPECIAL NOTICING PROCEDURES
RULE 2002-2	NOTICE TO UNITED STATES OR FEDERAL AGENCY
RULE 2007-1	APPOINTMENT OF HEALTH CARE OMBUDSMAN
RULE 2012-1	CHAPTER 13 - DEBTOR ATTORNEY FEES
RULE 2081-1	CHAPTER 11 - DISCHARGEABILITY AND FINAL DECREE IN NON-SUBCHAPTER V CASES
RULE 2082-1	CHAPTER 12 - DISCHARGEABILITY
RULE 2083-1	CHAPTER 13 - DISCHARGEABILITY
RULE 3001-1	CLAIMS AND EQUITY SECURITY INTERESTS - GENERAL
RULE 3070-1	CHAPTER 13 - PAYMENTS
RULE 4001-1	AUTOMATIC STAY - RELIEF FROM
RULE 4070-1	INSURANCE
RULE 5001-1	COURT ADMINISTRATION
RULE 5005-1	FILING PAPERS - REQUIREMENTS - ATTACHMENTS
RULE 5005-4	ELECTRONIC FILING
RULE 5072-1	COURTROOM DECORUM
RULE 5080-1	FEES - GENERAL
RULE 6007-1	ABANDONMENT
RULE 6070-1	TAX RETURNS AND TAX REFUNDS
RULE 9004-1	PAPERS - REQUIREMENTS OF FORM
RULE 9006-1	TIME PERIODS - DEADLINES
RULE 9011-3	SANCTIONS
RULE 9011-4	SIGNATURES
RULE 9013-1	MOTION PRACTICE IN CASES AND ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS
RULE 9019-1	MOTIONS TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OR SETTLEMENT
RULE 9019-2	MEDIATION
RULE 9022-1	JUDGMENTS & ORDERS - NOTICE OF
RULE 9029-1	LOCAL RULES - GENERAL
RULE 9036-1	NOTICE BY ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION
RULE 9074-1	TELEPHONE & VIDEO CONFERENCES

Attorney Rules 4

Rule	Title
RULE 2091-1	ATTORNEYS - WITHDRAWAL
RULE 9010-1	ATTORNEYS-NOTICE OF APPEARANCE
RULE 9011-1	ATTORNEYS - DUTIES
RULE 9011-2	ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Other Courts in the 6th Circuit

Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky 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 Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Tennessee Memphis, Tennessee