Filing bankruptcy in Rockford, Illinois means filing in the Northern District of Illinois, Western Division. Which trustee handles the case depends on whether the filing is a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13. Below are the trustees named for each chapter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is my bankruptcy trustee going to be if I file in Rockford?

If you file a bankruptcy in the Northern District of Illinois, Western Division, filing in Rockford, Illinois, there are several trustees. If you file a chapter 7 bankruptcy, there’s a rotating system of three different chapter 7 trustees. One is Brian Hart, one is Jim Stevens, one is Joseph Olsen. If you file a chapter 13 bankruptcy, the trustee is Lydia Meyer.


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