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.
Contact the Court
1-833-809-1611
Courts are open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. except on federal holidays.
Anticipated Hearings
Recent Opinions
July 27, 2026
Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment
July 22, 2026
Opinion and Order Granting Motion of Defendant Sarita Marie Penn to Dismiss Complaint
July 20, 2026
Interim Opinion and Order on Motion of Brookville Building and Savings Association for Relief from Automatic Stay and Fixing Deadline for Filing: (I) Dischargeability Complaint; and (II) Optional Legal Memorandum
Case Filing Statistics
Bankruptcy filings are▲ up 10.5% through June 2026 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 23, 2026
Beginning July 27, 2026, a single, toll-free number (833-809-1611) is the new access point for Clerk’s Office assistance related to any case or issue in any location.
June 26, 2026
The Judicial Conference of the United States will increase the fee for Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) by two cents per page, effective January 1, 2027.
May 28, 2026
Judge Nami Khorrami’s Policies and Procedures have been revised, effective May 27, 2026.
May 22, 2026
Applications for memberships will be accepted trough June 22, 2026.