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Western District of Wisconsin

Honorable Catherine J. Furay, Chief Judge | John G. Kohler, Clerk of Court

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IMPORTANT PAYMENT POLICY UPDATE

Effective January 1, 2026, the Clerk's Office will no longer accept cash payments. Multiple payment options are available, including online payments, money orders, cashier's checks credit/debit cards and checks. Please note some restrictions may apply to accepted forms of payments from debtors.
Find full details and resources here.
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  • E-Filing (CM/ECF) »
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  • E-Filing Debtor Education »
  • Madison Division

    120 North Henry Street, Room 340
    Madison, Wisconsin 53703-2559

    Main Phone Number: 833-758-0380

    Directions and Information

  • Eau Claire Division

    500 South Barstow Street, Room 223
    Eau Claire, Wisconsin  54701-3608

    Main Phone Number: 833-758-0380

    Directions and Information

Contact Us

Toll-Free Number:  833-758-0380
Case Information:  866-222-8029
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Court Locations

Madison

U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Western District of Wisconsin
120 North Henry Street, Room 340
Madison, Wisconsin 53703-2559

Directions

Eau Claire

IN PERSON FILING ONLY - NO MAIL ACCEPTED

U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Western District of Wisconsin
500 South Barstow Street, Room 223
Eau Claire, Wisconsin  54701-3608

Directions

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• U.S. District Court - Western District of Wisconsin
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Eastern District of Wisconsin
• U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Wisconsin
• 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
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News & Announcements

Fri, 10/10/2025
Bankruptcy Noticing Center Delivery to Canada
Wed, 10/08/2025
Federal Holiday Closure
Fri, 10/03/2025
Directives for Operations During a Lapse in Appropriations
Wed, 09/17/2025
Change in Accepted Payment Method Effective January 1, 2026
Wed, 08/27/2025
Federal Holiday Closure

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