U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Iowa
4 judges profiled from their own signed orders: how each rules on motions, with the orders quoted. Court-wide standing orders ↓
Paul J. KilburgNo longer serving
Bankruptcy judge
William L. EdmondsNo longer serving
Bankruptcy judge
Michael Joseph MelloyLeft this court 1992
Bankruptcy judge
Thad J. Collins
Bankruptcy judge, appointed by Merit selection
Standing orders for every case in this court
Orders the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Iowa applies to all of its cases, whichever judge has them, as published on the court's website (checked October 11, 2026). Courts revise these, so confirm the current version before you file. The court's local rules ↗
Filing
To request additional Chapter 13 fees under the a la carte schedule, debtor counsel must file the certification and give notice under Local Rule 9013-3.
“debtor’s counsel must file a ‘Certification of ALC Fees’ along with providing Notice pursuant to Local Rule 9013-3.”
Other
Chapter 13 debtor counsel may receive up to $5,300 in standard compensation without a fee application; fees and expenses are deemed allowed when the plan is confirmed.
“without filing a fee application, shall be awarded a SAA not to exceed $5,300.00 ($4,900.00 fees and $400.00 out- of-pocket expenses), plus applicable filing fees paid by or through counsel. The fees and expenses shall be deemed allowed upon confirmation of the plan.”
Other
Counsel may not stack a la carte fees for services that essentially form one larger transaction.
“ALC fee requests shall not be stacked if the service or services provided essentially involve one larger transaction, regardless of the number of motions.”
Other
The Chapter 13 fee order applies to all unconfirmed cases regardless of filing date from July 1, 2026, and replaces Standing Order 25-01.
“All Chapter 13 cases, including those that are not confirmed, regardless of the filing date, are subject to the provisions of this order, including ALC fees and costs, effective July 1, 2026. This order vacates and replaces Standing Order 25-01.”