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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Bankruptcy Judgeship Opportunity:
Central District of California - Los Angeles

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a Bankruptcy Judgeship for the Central District of California. This position is available immediately; however, the selection process may take up to 18 months to complete. The official duty station for this position is Los Angeles, California.

The term of office is 14 years with a possible renewal appointment subject to reappointment procedures. The current salary is $227,608 per annum. Relocation expenses are not reimbursable.

The full public notice for the bankruptcy judge positions, the application, and instructions for applicants may be downloaded below.

Deadline for receipt of all application materials, including hard copy via mail delivery and electronic copy via email: 5:00 p.m. (Pacific) on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Bankruptcy Judgeship Opportunities: Two Positions
Northern District of California - San Francisco & San Jose

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for two Bankruptcy Judgeships for the Northern District of California. These positions are available immediately. The selection process may take up to 18 months to complete. The official duty stations for these positions are San Francisco, California, and San Jose, California.

The term of office is 14 years with a possible renewal appointment subject to reappointment procedures. The current salary is $227,608 per annum. Relocation expenses are not reimbursable.

The full public notice for the bankruptcy judge positions, the application, and instructions for applicants may be downloaded below.

Deadline for receipt of all application materials, including hard copy via mail delivery and electronic copy via email: 5:00 p.m. (Pacific) on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

CONTACT

Questions? Contact Grace Hum
(415) 355-8940
personnel@ce9.uscourts.gov

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