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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Tue, 07/21/2026
Pacer Update
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 the updated password standards. Strong passwords are essential in safeguarding systems from unauthorized access. Click here for more information.
Thu, 07/09/2026
Press Release
Selection of James T. Bentley to Serve as Bankruptcy Judge in the Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn). For notice, please click here.
Wed, 07/08/2026
Employment Vacancy
The Office of the Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, is seeking a Programmer/Systems Analyst for our Buffalo office. See the vacancy announcement for more information