Virginia is served by 2 federal bankruptcy districts. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 27,400 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 71.1% -- compared to the national average of 75.6%.
District-by-District Breakdown
| District | Filed | Dismiss % | Prior % | Pro Se % | Est. Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.D. Va. | 21,231 | 76.1% | 38.8% | 5.4% | 343 |
| W.D. Va. | 6,169 | 54.0% | 36.6% | 4.8% | 194 |
22.1 percentage point spread between Virginia's best and worst districts. W.D. Va. dismisses 54.0% of cases while E.D. Va. dismisses 76.1% -- same state law, dramatically different outcomes.
Related Resources
- Dismissal Rate Data -- compare all 94 districts
- Discharge Eligibility Screener -- check 1328(f) discharge eligibility
- Exemptions by State -- Virginia 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.