Announcements

  • Fourth Circuit Selects Michelle M. Harner as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge

    The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland is pleased to announce that the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has selected Professor Michelle M. Harner, of Baltimore, Maryland, to fill a vacancy for United States Bankruptcy Judge in the District of Maryland. The vacancy is created by the upcoming retirement announced by Judge James F. Schneider, who on February 1, 2017 celebrated having served 35 years on the bench. Please click below to view the public announcement of Judge-Designate Harner's appointment.

  • Amendments to Local Bankruptcy Rules - Effective 08-01-2016

    The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland has approved amendments to its Local Rules effective August 1, 2016.  

    Local Bankruptcy Rules

  • Appointment of Lori Schultz Simpson as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge

    The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland is pleased to announce that Lori Schultz Simpson has been appointed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Maryland. Please click below to view the public announcement of Judge-Designate Simpson's appointment.

  • Passing of The Honorable Paul Mannes, January 20, 2016

    Please click below for notice from the Court.

  • Scam Targets Bankruptcy Filers

    The US Courts News has advised that a sophisticated phone scam is targeting bankruptcy filers in several states, using personal information from filings and posing as attorneys to get intended victims to immediately wire money to satisfy a debt. Read the entire article at uscourts.gov.

  • Bankruptcy Petition Preparers Injunctions

    Please click here to access a list of bankruptcy petition preparers who have been enjoined from acting as a bankruptcy petition preparer in the District of Maryland.  The list is also located under "Don't have an Attorney?" In the main menu.

  • Announcing Debtor Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing (DeBN)

    Attention Debtors:  Request to receive your orders and court-generated notices by email! It's FAST, FREE, and CONVENIENT! Click here to learn more.