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The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit invites applications from highly qualified persons for a 14-year term of appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Middle District of Florida at Tampa. The current salary is $229,908. A full announcement and application may be obtained from any Federal Court Clerk in the states of Alabama, Georgia, or Florida or from Ashlyn D. Beck, Circuit Executive, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 56 Forsyth Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, telephone (404) 335-6535; or by accessing the 11th Circuit website www.ca11.uscourts.gov. Interested people may contact the Circuit Executive for additional information. The application must be completed by the applicant and should be submitted to Ashlyn D. Beck, Circuit Executive, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, at CA11_Appointments@ca11.uscourts.gov on or before August 14, 2026. Please indicate Bankruptcy Judge - FLMD in the subject line. 

The United States Courts are Equal Opportunity Employers

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit invites applications from highly qualified persons for a 14-year term of appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Georgia at Savannah. The current salary is $ 229,908. A full announcement and application may be obtained from any Federal Court Clerk in the states of Alabama, Georgia, or Florida or from Ashlyn D. Beck, Circuit Executive, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 56 Forsyth Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, telephone (404) 335-6535; or by accessing the 11th Circuit website www.ca11.uscourts.gov. Interested people may contact the Circuit Executive for additional information. The application must be completed by the applicant and should be submitted to Ashlyn D. Beck, Circuit Executive, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, at CA11_Appointments@ca11.uscourts.gov on or before August 14, 2026. Please indicate Bankruptcy Judge - GASD in the subject line. 

The United States Courts are Equal Opportunity Employers

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit invites applications for the position of Bankruptcy Administrator in the Middle District of Alabama, stationed at Montgomery.

The Clerk’s Office recently sent an email to attorneys who submitted an Application for Criminal Justice Act or Non-Criminal Justice Act Appointments to confirm that they are still interested in receiving appointments. If you previously submitted an application but did not receive the email, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (404) 335-6100 to update your information. If you are interested in receiving appointments and have not previously applied, please click here for the application.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is soliciting comments from the public and members of the bar regarding the performance of the incumbent Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Alabama, Mr. Kevin L. Butler, and his office. If requested, the identity of a respondent to this solicitation will not be divulged without prior consent. However, Mr. Butler will be provided with a general description of the source and nature of any comments.

All comments should be submitted to Ms. Ashlyn D. Beck, Circuit Executive, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, at CA11_Appointments@ca11.uscourts.gov on or before May 28, 2026. Please indicate “Federal Public Defender – ALND” in the subject line.