The current term of the Honorable Hannah L. Blumenstiel, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of California, is due to expire in February 2027. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is considering the reappointment of Judge Blumenstiel to a new 14-year term of office. The Court invites comments from the bar and public about Judge Blumenstiel’s performance as a bankruptcy judge. The duties of a bankruptcy judge are specified by statute, and include conducting hearings and trials, making final determinations, and entering orders and judgments.
Members of the bar and public are invited to submit comments concerning Judge Blumenstiel for consideration by the Court of Appeals in determining whether or not to reappoint her. Anonymous responses will not be accepted. However, respondents who do not wish to have their identities disclosed should so indicate in the response, and such requests will be honored.
Comments should be received no later than Thursday, October 23, 2025, to the following address:
Office of the Circuit Executive
P.O. Box 193939
San Francisco, CA 94119-3939
Attn: Reappointment of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Blumenstiel
Email: Personnel@ce9.uscourts.gov