7,972
Total Ch.13 Filings
57.4%
Avg Dismissal Rate
2
Federal Districts
218
Est. 1328(f) Violations
Washington is served by 2 federal bankruptcy districts. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 7,972 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 57.4% -- compared to the national average of 75.6%.
District-by-District Breakdown
| District | Filed | Dismiss % | Prior % | Pro Se % | Est. Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.D. Wash. | 6,199 | 58.6% | 32.1% | 12.5% | 166 |
| E.D. Wash. | 1,773 | 53.1% | 30.2% | 7.4% | 52 |
Related Resources
- Dismissal Rate Data -- compare all 94 districts
- Discharge Eligibility Screener -- check 1328(f) discharge eligibility
- Exemptions by State -- Washington 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.