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United States Bankruptcy Court

Middle District of Alabama

Hon. Bess M. Parrish Creswell, Chief Judge • Hon. Christopher L. Hawkins, Judge
Brian J. Suckman, Clerk of Court

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To uphold the integrity of the bankruptcy process and inspire public confidence by providing professional, courteous, and efficient service.
 

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Court Locations and Hours

Montgomery (Northern Division)

Main Division (only staffed division)
   (334) 954-3800 [Contact Us]
Hours: Walk-in 8:00 AM - 4:00 p.m.
             Phone 8:00 AM - 5:00 p.m.
Court Holidays
Physical/Mailing Address: (map)
Clerk's Office
US Bankruptcy Court
Middle District of Alabama
One Church Street
Montgomery, AL 36104

Opelika (Eastern Division)

US Bankruptcy Court
Middle District of Alabama
(Mail not accepted at this location)
George W. Andrews Federal Building
701 Avenue A (map)
Opelika, AL 36801

Dothan (Southern Division)

US Bankruptcy Court
Middle District of Alabama
(Mail not accepted at this location)
100 W. Troy Street (map)
Dothan, AL 36303

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News & Announcements

Thu, 10/09/2025
Courthouse Closing, October 13, 2025, for Columbus Day
The bankruptcy court will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025, in observance of Columbus Day. More »
Wed, 10/01/2025
Court Operations During Government Shutdown
The U.S. More »
Thu, 09/25/2025
New Rules and Forms, Effective December 1, 2025
On December 1, 2025, changes to the The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (FRBP) will go into More »
Thu, 09/25/2025
Vacancy Annoucement - Case Administrator
The Court is advertising for a new case administrator.  Individuals interested in applying can fi More »

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