Where to file bankruptcy in Oregon
Which Oregon court you file in, its divisions and phone, and what happens after you file.
Checked against official sources: October 25, 2026.
Short answer
You file in the district where you lived (your domicile) for most of the last 180 days. Oregon has one bankruptcy court for the whole state, with offices in Portland ((503) 326-1500) and Eugene ((541) 431-4000): https://www.orb.uscourts.gov/locations.
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The bankruptcy courts in Oregon
You file in the district where you lived (your domicile) for most of the last 180 days. Oregon has one bankruptcy court for the whole state, with offices in Portland ((503) 326-1500) and Eugene ((541) 431-4000): https://www.orb.uscourts.gov/locations.
Law: 28 U.S.C. 1408
Divisions: Portland, Eugene
Clerk's phone: (503) 326-1500
In nearby states
- Washington: Western District and Eastern District
- Idaho: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho
- Nevada: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada
Your next steps in Oregon
Find your district
You file where you lived for most of the last 180 days.
Visit the court's website
Local forms and rules are on U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon.
Take credit counseling
Use an approved agency. U.S. Trustee list of approved credit counseling agencies.
Fill in the forms
The forms are free: official bankruptcy forms.
Get help
Free help: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Oregon — Pro Bono Program (free volunteer attorney for approved applicants in an active case) and Legal Aid Services of Oregon — Portland Regional Office (bankruptcy volunteer lawyer referrals for Clackamas, Columbia, Hood River, Multnomah, Wasco, Washington and Yamhill counties).
Free help in Oregon
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Oregon — Pro Bono Program (free volunteer attorney for approved applicants in an active case) · (503) 326-1543
- Legal Aid Services of Oregon — Portland Regional Office (bankruptcy volunteer lawyer referrals for Clackamas, Columbia, Hood River, Multnomah, Wasco, Washington and Yamhill counties) · (503) 224-4086
- Lane County Legal Aid / Oregon Law Center (Lane County) · (541) 485-1017
- Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service (reduced-fee consultation) · (503) 684-3763
- Find free legal aid at LawHelp.org
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon – Court's self-help page
Questions about filing in Oregon
Which bankruptcy court do I use in Oregon?
You file in the district where you lived (your domicile) for most of the last 180 days. Oregon has one bankruptcy court for the whole state, with offices in Portland ((503) 326-1500) and Eugene ((541) 431-4000): https://www.orb.uscourts.gov/locations.
What income passes the means test in Oregon?
For cases filed on or after April 1, 2026: 1 person: $79,089; 2 people: $93,670; 3 people: $116,729; 4 people: $140,024; Each extra person: +$11,100.
Who helps with bankruptcy for free in Oregon?
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Oregon — Pro Bono Program (free volunteer attorney for approved applicants in an active case), Legal Aid Services of Oregon — Portland Regional Office (bankruptcy volunteer lawyer referrals for Clackamas, Columbia, Hood River, Multnomah, Wasco, Washington and Yamhill counties) and Lane County Legal Aid / Oregon Law Center (Lane County).