The United Stated Bankruptcy Court of Arizona is committed to a policy of equal access to court facilities and services and provides reasonable accommodations, with advanced notice, when appropriate.
DISABILITY ACCESS & ACCOMMODATIONS COORDINATORS
Information about disability access by location can be found on this page. For specific concerns not addressed on the website, please contact one of the accommodation coordinators:
- For litigants and witnesses in all divisions contact the Courtroom Deputy for the Judge assigned to the case, see list below:
- Chief Judge Eddward P. Ballinger, Jr. (EPB), Courtroom Deputy Dawn Saucier epbecfhearing@azb.uscourts.gov, 602-682-4188
- Judge Brenda Moody Whinery (BMW), Courtroom Deputy Rebecca Volz Rebecca_Volz@azb.uscourts.gov, 520-202-7988
- Judge Daniel P. Collins (DPC), Courtroom Deputy Renee Bryant Renee_Bryant@azb.uscourts.gov, 602-682-4982
- Judge Madeleine C. Wanslee (MCW), Courtroom Deputy Tayler Carter Tayler_Carter@azb.uscourts.gov, 602-682-4066
- Judge Brenda K. Martin (BKM), Courtroom Deputy Jennifer Lowry Jennifer_Lowry@azb.uscourts.gov, 602-682-4168
- Judge Paul Sala (PS), Courtroom Deputy Margaret Kelly psecfhearing@azb.uscourts.gov, 602-682-4148
- Judge Scott H. Gan (SHG), Courtroom Deputy Teresa Mattingly Teresa_Mattingly@azb.uscourts.gov, 520-202-7968
- For job applicants, visitors, and general accommodation questions contact Human Resources at 602-682-4076 or the Special Projects Manager Alisha_Snyder@azb.uscourts.gov, 602-682-4112.
BUILDING ACCOMMODATIONS
PHOENIX LOCATION (230 N. 1st AVENUE)
Public access is located along 1st Avenue between Van Buren & Monroe Streets. Handicap ramps to the Courthouse are located on both the North and South side of the public entrance which provides access to the handicap door. The public entrance is equipped with a handicapped door that includes an automatic door opener that opens by pushing the wall mounted door button.
Three public elevators provide access to all court floors and are large enough to accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters. The elevator cabs have braille signage and emergency call features that accommodate individuals with visual and hearing impairment. The courtroom doors are accessible by use of the automatic door opener by pushing the wall mounted door buttons. The building fire alarm system is equipped with speaker/strobe indicators.
The building is equipped with braille signage.
There is a handicapped accessible restroom on each court floor.
There are baby-changing stations in the public restrooms. A lactation room can be provided by General Services Administration. Reservations are necessary. For reservations contact the GSA Property Manager Ervin Acuna at 480-244-0600.
Handicapped parking is available at many parking establishments close to the building.
TUCSON LOCATION (James A. Walsh Federal Courthouse)
Public access is located on the East side of the building with a ramp that leads to the main entrance door. The public entrance is equipped with a handicapped door that includes an automatic door opener that opens by pushing the wall mounted door button.
The public elevator provides access to all court floors and are large enough to accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters. The elevator cab has braille signage and emergency call features that accommodate individuals with visual and hearing impairment. The building fire alarm system is equipped with speaker/strobe indicators.
The building is equipped with braille signage.
Wheelchair restrooms are accessible on each floor.
There is a baby changing station located in the family restroom on the 1st floor.
Handicapped parking is available at many parking establishments close to the building and on the street across from the building.
YUMA LOCATION (John M. Roll U.S. Courthouse)
Public access is located on 1st Street. There is a ramp that leads to the main entrance doors if approaching from the East. The public entrance is equipped with a handicapped door that includes an automatic door opener that opens by pushing the wall mounted door button.
The public elevator provides access to both court floors and are large enough to accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters. The elevator cab has braille signage and emergency call features that accommodate individuals with visual and hearing impairment. The building fire alarm system is equipped with speaker/strobe indicators.
All public restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
There are baby-changing stations in the public restrooms. A lactation room can be provided by General Services Administration. Reservations are necessary. For reservations contact the Property and Procurement Supervisor Tommie Wills at Tommie_Wills@azb.uscourts.gov or 602-682-4978.
Handicapped parking is available at many parking establishments close to the building.
COURTROOM ACCOMMODATIONS
By mandate of the Judicial Conference, the Court is required to make reasonable accommodations for deaf and hearing-impaired participants that have proceedings before the court. Participants in a court proceeding are defined as parties, attorneys and witnesses. The required accommodations include sign language interpretation and assisted listening device equipment.
Sign Language Interpretation: Sign language interpretation services are available to court participants. Arrangements should be made with the courtroom deputy at least two weeks prior to court proceedings.
Assisted Listening Device: Assisted listening devices that will increase the volume of the sound system during court proceedings are available in several courtrooms for hearing impaired participants. Participants needing an assisted listening device should speak with the courtroom deputy for accommodations.
Virtual Hearing: If a hearing is conducted in a virtual format, the closed captioning option may be utilized to display the spoken word for hearing impaired participants.
To request a sign language interpreter for the Meeting of Creditors hearing, which is conducted by the trustee, contact the following no later than seven business days prior to the meeting:
Mr. Christopher Stewart
Office of the United States Trustee
602-682-2603 or Christopher.Stewart2@usdoj.gov
JOB APPLICANT ACCOMMODATIONS
This court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 602-682-4076 or the Special Projects Manager Alisha_Snyder@azb.uscourts.gov, 602-682-4112. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.