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June 26, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO — Judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit have appointed Misty A. Perry Isaacson as a bankruptcy judge on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. Her 14-year term began Thursday, June 25, 2026...
June 12, 2026
During the week of June 28, 2026, Public Counsel’s LA Bankruptcy Clinic will be closed. The Clinic will reopen on July 6, 2026. Information about free and low-cost bankruptcy help is available on the Bankruptcy Court’s website.
June 5, 2026
Congratulations to the six high school students whose essays and videos were selected in addressing the theme, “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness—Your Voice. Your Story. Your America.” The theme celebrates the upcoming 250-year anniversary...
May 14, 2026
The 15 federal judicial districts in the Ninth Circuit have selected their local civics contest winners who are advancing as finalists in the preliminary round of the 2026 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest.
Congratulations to our Central District of...
May 5, 2026
On May 5, 2026, Chief Judge Julia W. Brand issued General Order 26-01, "Procedures for Access and Management of Sealed Documents."
TAG: Highly Sensitive Document (HSD)
April 3, 2026
Public Counsel’s Bankruptcy Clinic at the Los Angeles Division will be closed on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Individuals can continue to schedule appointments online to meet with the LA Clinic on other dates.
Information about free and low-cost...
February 10, 2026
Effective February 2, 2026, Riverside Division’s Joint Federal Pro Se Clinic is expanding its hours of service for bankruptcy matters only. (Previously, the clinic was open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9AM-3PM.) The Clinic’s newly expanded hours...
February 10, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO — Judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit have reappointed U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Mark D. Houle of the Central District of California to a second 14-year term effective Feb. 17, 2026.
January 30, 2026
Updated Oct. 27, 2025
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts issues this notice to inform the Judiciary contractor community of potential contract actions during a lapse in appropriations (a Federal Government shutdown).
All Judiciary...
January 12, 2026
Additional dates are now available for LIVE informational sessions via Zoom on the new features of The Central Guide, how to navigate the new tool, and more.
No registration needed.
Did you miss a detail from a previous session that you would like...