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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Bankruptcy Judgeship Opportunity - Northern District of California - Oakland Division

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a Bankruptcy Judgeship for the Northern District of California. This position will be available May 17, 2026. The selection process may take up to 18 months to complete. The official duty station for this position is Oakland, 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 position, the application, and instructions for applicants may be downloaded below.

Applicants must submit their own applications in the format required by the Ninth Circuit. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Bankruptcy Judgeship Opportunities - Eastern District of California - Sacramento Division

The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for two bankruptcy judgeships for the Eastern District of California. These positions are available after August 31, 2025; however, the selection process may take up to 18 months to complete. The official duty stations for these positions are Sacramento, 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.

Applicants must submit their own applications in the format required by the Ninth Circuit. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Thursday, July 10, 2025.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Bankruptcy Judgeship Opportunities - Central District of California - Riverside Division

The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for multiple bankruptcy judgeships for the Central District of California. These positions are available immediately; however, the selection process may take up to 18 months to complete. The official duty stations for these positions are Riverside, 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.

Applicants must submit their own applications in the format required by the Ninth Circuit. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Bankruptcy Judgeship Opportunity - District of Hawaii

The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a Bankruptcy Judgeship for the District of Hawaii. This position will be available September 1, 2026. The selection process may take up to 18 months to complete. The official duty station for this position is Honolulu, Hawaii.

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 position, the application, and instructions for applicants may be downloaded below.

Applicants must submit their own applications in the format required by the Ninth Circuit. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

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