Bankruptcy Lawyer for the Western District of Pennsylvania

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania sits primarily in Pittsburgh in the U.S. Steel Tower, with additional hearing locations in Erie and Johnstown. The Western District covers 25 counties.

Counties covered by this district

Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Warren, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.

Filing in Western District

We file electronically with the Western District clerk in Pittsburgh. 341 meetings of creditors are scheduled by the assigned Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 trustee and are typically held virtually. The automatic stay takes effect on the filing date.