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Western District of Kentucky

Honorable Charles R. Merrill, Chief Judge | Elizabeth H. Parks, Clerk of Court

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Welcome to the official website for the
United States Bankruptcy Court
for the Western District of Kentucky

Clerk's Office Hours (M-F): 8:30am - 4:00pm (Eastern Time)
Fees accepted until 3:30pm (Eastern Time)
601 W. Broadway, Suite 450
Louisville KY 40202
(502) 627-5700

Non-electronic documents and fees must be filed at the above address.

Other Courts

  • 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Kentucky Eastern Bankruptcy Court
  • Kentucky Eastern District Court
  • Kentucky Western District Court
  • United States Courts 

Additional Resources

  • Chapter 13 Trustee
  • U.S. Trustee
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  • Your Employee Rights and How to Report Wrongful Conduct
Filing Without an Attorney
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Trustee 341 Meeting Information
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News & Announcements

Wed, 07/29/2026
In Memoriam: Judge Thomas H. Fulton, 1946 - 2026
Retired Judge Thomas H. Fulton, of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Kentucky, passed away on July 16, 2026, at the age of 79.  Judge Fulton was appointed to the bench of the United States Bankruptcy Court on December 6...
Thu, 06/18/2026
PACER Password Changes
Beginning August 17, 2026, PACER users who have not updated their password in the last 18 months will be randomly selected to update their password to comply with updated password standards. Impacted users will be prompted to update their password...
Tue, 11/18/2025
Local Rules Approved and Effective 12-1-2025
The Court has approved updates and revisions to the Local Rules. The new and updated Local Rules will be effective December 1, 2025. Please see the Court's Local Rules page for a copy of the new Local Rules. ...

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