Enter your zip code to find which federal bankruptcy court handles cases in your area of the Miami metro.
Covers Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Monroe, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee, and Highlands counties. Zip codes typically in the 330xx-349xx range.
Courthouse: 301 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33128
Divisional offices: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach
Covers Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and central Florida. Zip codes typically starting with 32xxx and parts of 34xxx.
Courthouse: 801 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
Covers Tallahassee, Pensacola, and the Florida panhandle. Zip codes typically starting with 32xxx (north) and 325xx.
Courthouse: 110 E Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Miami is in the Southern District of Florida. The courthouse is located at 301 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33128. Most Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County zip codes (330xx-349xx) fall within this district.
Florida has three federal bankruptcy districts: Southern (Miami/Fort Lauderdale/West Palm Beach), Middle (Orlando/Tampa/Jacksonville), and Northern (Tallahassee/Pensacola). Your zip code determines your district. Use the lookup tool above to find yours.
Generally no. You must file in the district where you have lived for the greater part of the last 180 days, where your principal assets are located, or where your domicile is. Filing in the wrong district can result in your case being dismissed or transferred.