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The Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York is a unit of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York and covers the five counties of Richmond, Kings, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk of New York State.

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Procedures and Guidelines for Remote Appearances using Cisco Webex Meetings

The Court is responding to the recent disclosure of wide-spread cybersecurity breaches of government computer systems with new security procedures to protect highly sensitive confidential documents. Learn more. Please refer to Administrative Order No. 716, PROCEDURES FOR THE FILING, SERVICE, AND MANAGEMENT OF HIGHLY SENSITIVE DOCUMENTS, Click here to view.

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Brooklyn

271-C Cadman Plaza East
Suite 1595
Brooklyn, NY 11201-1800

Central Islip

290 Federal Plaza
Central Islip, NY 11722

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  • Title 11 U.S. Bankruptcy Code in HTML from Cornell Law School
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Our mission is to provide an opportunity for debtors to receive a fresh economic start and for creditors to be paid in accordance with the law, and to promote public confidence in the judiciary, by serving the public and all of our constituencies in the fair and just resolution of cases within our jurisdiction.

News & Announcements

Monday, July 28, 2025
Judge Lord has adjourned her calendar for July 29, 2025.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Press Release: Selection of Sheryl P. Giugliano to Serve as Bankruptcy Judge in the Eastern District of New York
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
ECF/PACER Service Disruption [ 7/5/2025 ]
Monday, June 23, 2025
Court Closure (July 3 and 4)
Thursday, June 12, 2025
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications from qualified candidates for a 14-year appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of New York.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications from qualified candidates for a 14-year appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of New York.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Public Information Clerk Vacancy Announcement FY25/04 - Brooklyn and Central Islip
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Federal Public Defender Vacancy - [Extension of application period until June 13, 2025]

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