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Enter your zip code to find which federal bankruptcy court handles cases in your area of the St. Louis metro. The metro spans two states and multiple districts.

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St. Louis Metro Bankruptcy Districts

Eastern District of Missouri (E.D. Mo.)

Covers St. Louis and eastern Missouri including St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin, and surrounding counties. Zip codes typically in the 630xx-631xx and 636xx-639xx ranges.

Courthouse: 111 S 10th St, St. Louis, MO 63102

Western District of Missouri (W.D. Mo.)

Covers Kansas City and western Missouri. Zip codes typically starting with 640xx-648xx and other 64xxx codes. If you are in the western part of the state, you file here.

Courthouse: 400 E 9th St, Kansas City, MO 64106

Southern District of Illinois (S.D. Ill.)

Covers the Illinois side of the St. Louis metro (East St. Louis, Belleville, Granite City, Collinsville, Alton). Zip codes starting with 620xx-629xx.

Courthouse: 750 Missouri Ave, East St. Louis, IL 62201

Frequently Asked Questions

Which bankruptcy district covers St. Louis?

St. Louis is in the Eastern District of Missouri. The courthouse is located at 111 S 10th St, St. Louis, MO 63102. Most St. Louis metro zip codes on the Missouri side (630xx-631xx, 636xx-639xx) fall within this district.

What about the Illinois side of the metro?

If you live on the Illinois side of the St. Louis metro (East St. Louis, Belleville, Granite City, etc.), you file in the Southern District of Illinois. Zip codes starting with 620xx-629xx are typically in S.D. Ill. The courthouse is at 750 Missouri Ave, East St. Louis, IL 62201.

What is the difference between Eastern and Western District of Missouri?

Missouri has two federal bankruptcy districts. The Eastern District covers St. Louis and eastern Missouri (zip codes 630xx-631xx, 636xx-639xx). The Western District covers Kansas City and western Missouri (zip codes 640xx-648xx, 64xxx). The dividing line runs roughly through the center of the state.

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