15,445
Total Ch.13 Filings
72.5%
Avg Dismissal Rate
2
Federal Districts
390
Est. 1328(f) Violations
Wisconsin is served by 2 federal bankruptcy districts. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 15,445 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 72.5% -- compared to the national average of 75.6%.
District-by-District Breakdown
| District | Filed | Dismiss % | Prior % | Pro Se % | Est. Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.D. Wis. | 12,222 | 75.0% | 49.3% | 3.5% | 298 |
| W.D. Wis. | 3,223 | 63.0% | 35.7% | 5.6% | 92 |
Related Resources
- Dismissal Rate Data -- compare all 94 districts
- Discharge Eligibility Screener -- check 1328(f) discharge eligibility
- Exemptions by State -- Wisconsin 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.