6th Circuit Announces Chattanooga Bankruptcy Judge Vacancy - Articles

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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jun 5, 2026

The 6th Circuit Judicial Council is accepting applications for a bankruptcy judge position in the Eastern District of Tennessee at Chattanooga following the retirement of Judge Shelley D. Rucker in 2024. The position carries a 14-year term, with the possibility of reappointment in accordance with Judicial Conference regulations and 6th Circuit Judicial Council procedures. Additional information and application materials are available online. The deadline to apply is June 23.