24,028
Total Ch.13 Filings
71.3%
Avg Dismissal Rate
3
Federal Districts
373
Est. 1328(f) Violations
Pennsylvania is served by 3 federal bankruptcy districts. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 24,028 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 71.3% -- compared to the national average of 75.6%.
District-by-District Breakdown
| District | Filed | Dismiss % | Prior % | Pro Se % | Est. Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.D. Pa. | 10,211 | 77.7% | 35.9% | 6.8% | 150 |
| W.D. Pa. | 7,237 | 67.1% | 32.1% | 3.0% | 115 |
| M.D. Pa. | 6,580 | 66.1% | 29.7% | 6.9% | 108 |
Related Resources
- Dismissal Rate Data -- compare all 94 districts
- Discharge Eligibility Screener -- check 1328(f) discharge eligibility
- Exemptions by State -- Pennsylvania bankruptcy exemptions
- All OBP News & Analysis
Methodology: Data sourced from the Federal Judicial Center Integrated Database (FJC IDB), covering Chapter 13 cases filed in federal fiscal years 2020-2024. Weighted averages are calculated using filing volume as weights. This analysis was conducted by the Open Bankruptcy Project Research Team.