Southern District of Florida

The Fort Lauderdale Federal Courthouse REOPENED to the public on May 8 BUT without working elevators. Judge Grossman and Judge Russin – whose courtrooms are located on the third floor will resume in-person hearings (except for monthly chapter 13 calendars), with the additional EXCEPTION that any person who is unable to use the stairs while the elevators are out of service may attend hearings remotely without prior leave of court. To register for a scheduled hearing before Judge Grossman or Judge Russin,

visit: https://www.flsb.uscourts.gov/hearings-video-conference

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News & Announcements

September 19, 2023

Entry of General Order 2023-03 In re: Order Adopting Additional Court Closure Holiday of United States District Court, Southern District of Florida

July 31, 2023

Nationally Bankruptcy Filings Rise 10 Percent

June 29, 2023

Entry of District Court Administrative Order 2023-45 In re: Designation of Bankruptcy Judge Erik P. Kimball as Chief Bankruptcy Judge

June 12, 2023

Miami Bankrupcy Clerk's Office Closed

June 6, 2023

Notice of Adoption of Court Guidelines for Chapter 13 Attorney Fees for Secured Creditors - Safe Harbor or Motion

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Clerk's Office Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Effective November 1, 2021, in accordance with Administrative Order 2021-10.

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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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Laurel M. Isicoff, Chief Judge
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