10/27/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/27/2025 18:41
The current term of the Honorable Eddward P. Ballinger, Jr., U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Arizona, is due to expire in February 2027. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is considering the reappointment of Judge Ballinger to a new 14-year term of office. The Court invites comments from the bar and public about Judge Ballinger's performance as a bankruptcy judge. The duties of a bankruptcy judge are specified by statute, and include conducting hearings and trials, making final determinations, and entering orders and judgments.
Please see the attached memo for more information and where to send comments. Comments should be received no later than Thursday, December 11, 2025.