Where is the Bankruptcy Court?

The Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri has three locations broken up by Division.  The main court is in St. Louis at the address below. Other locations include Cape Girardeau and Hannibal Missouri. Remember, Bankruptcy is a federal law, not a state law.  As such, you are dealing with the federal courts.  The Missouri county in which you live only dictates which of the following three federal courthouses you will file your case in.  You will not be involved in your county’s court system. Be certain to ask your attorney if you have any questions about this.

1. St. Louis

   Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse:   (314) 244-4500
   Located right near Bush Stadium, the public entrance to the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse in St. Louis is located on the East side of the building at Level 1.  Bring your picture ID, they won’t let you in the building without it.  There are parking lots in the area with varying costs but the easiest in my opinion is the Stadium West garage, unless of course there’s a Cardinals game. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court Clerk’s Office is located on the 4th Floor.  Public transportation is available in St. Louis through Metro(link is external) Transit. When the “Redbirds” are in the playoffs, you’ll catch me on that train.

    

2. Cape Girardeau

   Rush Hudson Limbaugh, Sr. U.S. Courthouse:   (573) 331-8950
   Located in downtown Cape Girardeau, just north of what some would call the main part of downtown, the public entrance to the Rush Hudson Limbaugh, Sr. U.S. Courthouse in Cape Girardeau is located on the East side of the building on the first level.  The building was named after Rush Limbaugh, not the one on the radio, but for his father, the judge.  There is public parking available on the south side of the building. Parking is free. Bring a picture ID or they will refuse to let you in the building.

3. Hannibal

   Federal Building in Hannibal :   (573) 221-0757
   Warning, this federal building does not necessarily look like a courthouse, and if you’re not careful, you’ll walk into the wrong building.  The building itself is fairly nondescript, and missing it is quite easy.  Yours truly here still misses it on occasion on those early morning calendars.  The public entrance to the Federal Building in Hannibal is located at 801 Broadway, Hannibal, MO 63401.  There is street parking, and there is additional parking near the Federal Building. Bring your ID and know in advance that the screening process at the front door is somewhat slow, so give yourself plenty of time. They’re going to check every bag and every nook and cranny on you, so be warned.