Calendars are updated periodically and may contain both active and stricken hearings.
Welcome
This is the official website for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio. The Chief Judge is the Honorable Beth A. Buchanan and the Clerk is Richard Jones. We have courthouse locations in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton, Ohio. Our Court is committed to treating all individuals, whether experiencing financial difficulties or protecting their interest, with fairness, respect, and professionalism.
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Anticipated Hearings
Recent Opinions
July 24, 2025
Opinion and Order Granting Motion for Summary Judgment by Plaintiff
July 15, 2025
Memorandum Opinion and Order on(A) Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement and(B) Objection to Debtor's Claim of Exemption
June 18, 2025
Memorandum Opinion and Order Denying Motions for Permissive Abstention and Motions for Relief from the Automatic Stay
Case Filing Statistics
Bankruptcy filings are up 7.9% through June 2025 compared to last year in the Southern District of Ohio.
Employment Opportunities
The Court is currently looking for qualified persons to fill the below position(s).
Court Announcements
July 21, 2025
Information about the 2025 Judicial Conference of the Sixth Circuit.
June 16, 2025
Information about the 2026 Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Conference
June 2, 2025
The Court will make two changes regarding its processing of installment applications.
June 2, 2025
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio has entered General Order 64-1 (Reassignment of Cases).
May 27, 2025
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio has entered a Press Release for immediate publication.