Welcome to the official website for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York serving the counties of: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming and Yates. We have offices in Buffalo and Rochester.
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Wed, 10/01/2025
New York Western Bankruptcy Court Open During Government Shutdown
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York will remain open and maintain its usual hours during the federal government shutdown.
Thu, 10/09/2025
Bankruptcy Noticing Center Notice Delivery to Canada
Mail delivery to Canada has been suspended due to an ongoing national strike by the Canadian Union of Post Workers, bankruptcy notice delivery has also been impacted. Since September 26, 2025, notices that the Bankruptcy Noticing Center (BNC) has attempted to deliver have not been delivered to intended recipients and will not be until after the postal strike has concluded.
Tue, 10/07/2025
Federal Public Defender Vacancy
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Federal Public Defender for the District of Connecticut. The term of office is four years, with potential for appointment to successive terms. For announcement, please click here. For application, please click here.
Tue, 09/30/2025
Announcement
Thu, 09/25/2025
Announcement
Effective immediately, Judge Warren will no longer hold a motion term at 9:00 a.m. on Thursdays. Any motion that previously would have been scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on a Thursday, will now be heard at 10:45 a.m. on Thursdays.
The pdf’s related to this change can be found at Judges/Chambers > Calendars > View Calendars for Judge Warren > “Motion Scheduling (Roc. Div.)”, and/or Judges/Chambers > Judge Warren > Motion Practice > “Motion Scheduling – Judge Warren”.