The information contained on this site is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as constituting legal advice. Additionally, specific case information is updated regularly and, as such, the case information contained herein should not be relied upon for its accuracy.

Welcome

The office of Russell C. Simon, Chapter 13 Standing Trustee, is generally assigned those Chapter 13 bankruptcy actions filed in the Southern District of Illinois, East St. Louis Division. Currently, our office accepts queries regarding case status by either mail or fax -- our contact information is provided below.

Be advised that neither I nor my staff are permitted to provide any person with legal advice. If you are a debtor in a Chapter 13 proceeding and need advice about your case, you must contact your attorney for assistance. If you are representing yourself or are a creditor in a case, we can only provide you with general case information. If your question concerns a legal matter, you will be directed to obtain legal counsel.

News
NEW WEBSITE ATTENTION: Our website has moved. Our new website can be reached at http://www.13network.com/trustees/bel/belhome.asp There is a link in the upper left hand corner. Your login and password have not changed.
Shortcuts Also please note the various shortcuts contained along the left column of my website. These shortcuts serve as links to various other websites, provide information concerning dates and times of the Personal Financial Management classes conducted by my office; and furnish some of the forms utilized by my office.
Debtor Case Access If you are a Debtor and wish to access information concerning your case, click on the shortcut to NATIONAL DATA CENTER in the left column and follow the instructions.
Uniform Chapter 13 Plan Effective with ALL cases filed on or after July 1, 2007, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Illinois has mandated the use of a new uniform Chapter 13 Plan. The Chapter 13 Plan form is available to the public at the Benton and East St. Louis offices of the U.S. Bankruptcy Clerk and on the Court's website at www.ilsb.uscourts.gov. Also with the implementation of this new Plan, the Chapter 13 Standing Trustees for this District shall begin charging a percentage fee for all on-going mortgage payments made through the Plan.
Contact Us
Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Mailing Address: 33 Bronze Pointe, Suite 110
Swansea, IL 62226
Telephone: (618) 277-0086
Telecopier: (618) 234-0124
Payment Address: P.O. Box 1898
Memphis, TN 38101-1898
You must include your bankruptcy case number on all payments.
Return Payment Address: P.O. Box 24100
Belleville, IL 62223
Contact the Trustee's office with questions regarding this site.