US Bankruptcy Judge

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit seeks applications from highly qualified candidates for a fourteen-year appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Missouri. The position is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of Judge Cynthia Norton, effective January 31, 2027.

Application forms may be obtained on line from the Clerk of the U.S. District Court for Western Missouri at https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Western Missouri at https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/bankruptcy, and the Circuit Executive's Office in St. Louis, Missouri by e-mail at CE8employment@ca8.uscourts.gov or by phone 314-244-2600. Persons selected must comply with the financial disclosure requirements pursuant to the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, Pub. L. No. 95-521, 92 Stat. 1824 (1978) (codified as amended at 5 U.S.C. app. §§ 101-111). Applications should be submitted only by the applicant personally and should indicate the applicant's willingness to serve if selected. Applications should be submitted to Ms. Millie B. Adams, Circuit Executive, 111 South 10th Street, Suite 26.325, St. Louis, Missouri 63102-1116, and must be received by not later than 4:00 pm (Central Time) Tuesday, November 17, 2026.