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News & Announcements

August 10, 2018
Notice of Amendments to Fee Guidelines Effective 09-01-18
Notice of Amendments to this Court's " More »
August 2, 2018
Nomination Deadline for Chief Judge's Pro Bono Award
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August 1, 2018
Demystifying Bankruptcy Pro Bono
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July 24, 2018
2018 Bankruptcy Filings
June 2018 Bankruptcy Filings Fall 2.6 Percent
July 18, 2018
Public Notice for the Appointment of a Magistrate Judge in the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division

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Court Locations

Public office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Miami

C. Clyde Atkins United States Courthouse
301 North Miami Avenue, Room 150
Miami, Florida 33128
(305) 714-1800
 

Ft. Lauderdale

United States Courthouse
299 East Broward Blvd., Room 112
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 769-5700
 

West Palm Beach

Flagler Waterview Building
1515 North Flagler Drive, Suite 801
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 514-4100
 

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To promote public trust and confidence in the administration of bankruptcy cases:

  • through easy access to comprehensible, accurate information about the court, its procedures, and records;
  • by the efficient, respectful, and dignified conduct of business at all levels of the court – clerk’s office, chambers, and courtroom;
  • through adjudication of bankruptcy cases by a fair and impartial tribunal that is designed to provide relief to the honest debtor;
  • equitable distribution of available assets to creditors; and
  • preservation of jobs and value through successful business reorganizations.
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