
April 2, 2026
A new bankruptcy judgeship is open in Spokane for the Eastern District of Washington starting September 2027. Applications require legal experience, background checks, and submission by July 9, 2026. The United States Courts emphasizes equal opportunity employment.
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April 1, 2026
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington will perform software updates on its CM/ECF system from April 10-12, making it temporarily unavailable. Users are advised to review release notes and plan accordingly.
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March 26, 2026
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington is updating its procedure for requesting Courtesy Notices of Electronic Filings starting April 1, 2026. Requests will now be made through a text-only event in CM/ECF instead of using Local Bankruptcy Form 10.
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March 22, 2026
The Local Bankruptcy Rules Committee (LBR Committee) of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington will be active in 2026 and is currently seeking volunteers to join its ranks.
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March 22, 2026
The Ninth Circuit Court has opened applications for a bankruptcy judge position in San Diego starting March 2026. Qualified candidates have until June 18, 2026, to submit their materials. The position offers a fourteen-year term and an annual salary of $229,908.
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March 13, 2026
The Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington has scheduled two bench bar events for late March in Tacoma and Seattle. The programs feature economic insights from Dr. Debra Glassman and updates on bankruptcy rule changes.
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January 20, 2026
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington has announced that it will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.
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