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District of New Jersey (D.N.J.)

New Jersey has a single federal judicial district covering the entire state. All bankruptcy cases in New Jersey are filed in the District of New Jersey. The court has three vicinages (divisions): Newark, Trenton, and Camden.

Newark Vicinage: 50 Walnut St, Newark, NJ 07102 (northern NJ)

Trenton Vicinage: 402 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608 (central NJ)

Camden Vicinage: 1 John F. Gerry Plaza, Camden, NJ 08101 (southern NJ)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which bankruptcy district covers Newark and New Jersey?

All of New Jersey is in a single federal bankruptcy district -- the District of New Jersey. The main courthouse is at 50 Walnut St, Newark, NJ 07102. All New Jersey zip codes (070xx-089xx) are in this district.

Does New Jersey have more than one bankruptcy district?

No. New Jersey has a single federal judicial district -- the District of New Jersey. All bankruptcy cases in the state are filed here. The court has vicinages (divisions) in Newark, Trenton, and Camden.

I live in New Jersey but work in New York. Where do I file?

You file where you live, not where you work. If you live in New Jersey, you file in the District of New Jersey, even if you commute to New York. The courthouse in Newark handles cases from northern New Jersey, while Trenton and Camden handle central and southern New Jersey.

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