On January 7, 2025, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia will have a delayed opening due to inclement weather. The Harrisonburg and Roanoke offices will open at 10:00 a.m. The Lynchburg office will open at 12:00 p.m. (...
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Sun, 01/05/2025
On January 6, 2025, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia will be physically closed to the public district-wide due to inclement weather and the possibility of power outages; however, clerk’s office employees will be...
Thu, 01/02/2025
President Biden has announced a National Day of Mourning for President James (Jimmy) Carter on January 9, 2025, and has closed federal agencies in the Executive Branch on that day. However, this closure does not extend to the Judiciary Branch,...
Mon, 12/23/2024
On Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and Thursday, December 26, 2024, the clerk’s office in the Roanoke courthouse will be open to the public during its normal business hours; however, the clerk’s offices in Harrisonburg and Lynchburg will be closed....
Fri, 12/20/2024
If there is a lapse in federal funding (federal government shutdown) at midnight on December 20, 2024, the Court will remain open and its ordinary operations will continue on December 23, 2024, and thereafter. Currently the Court has sufficient...
Wed, 12/18/2024
Please be advised that Judge Black will hold his regular Danville docket on July 22, 2025. The previously scheduled court date of July 16, 2025 is cancelled.
Fri, 12/13/2024
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, starting at 7:00 a.m., CM/ECF (electronic filing) will be unavailable to allow upgrades to be made to the system. The upgrades are expected to be finished by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2024.
Tue, 12/10/2024
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, starting at 7:00 a.m., CM/ECF (electronic filing) will be unavailable to allow upgrades to be made to the system. The upgrade is expected to be finished by 5:00pm on Sunday, December 15, 2024.
Wed, 11/06/2024
There has been nationwide reporting of fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) being sent to attorneys and law firms across the country. These fake NEFs are phishing attempts to convince recipients to respond back to the emails. Once a recipient...
Wed, 10/30/2024
Please be advised that Judge Black’s April 2025 Roanoke Chapter 7/11 court date is now scheduled for April 22, 2025. The previously scheduled court date of April 14, 2025, is cancelled.