--- title: "Carl L. Bucki | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/carl-l-bucki-8910" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Carl L. Bucki U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York · U.S. Bankruptcy Judge ## Profile - Court: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York - State: New York - Role: U.S. Bankruptcy Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-06-30 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court, W.D. New York, 1993-present - Following law school, he held the role of a confidential law clerk to Judge Matthew J. Jasen of the New York Court of Appeals United States Courts ### Education ### Additional information - He also held the role of national counsel for the Polish Union of America from 1986 to 1993 United States Courts. - Moot & Sprague from 1977 to 1990 and then at Cohen, Swados, Wright, Hanifin, Bradford & Brett from 1990 until 1993. - Judge Bucki has presided over significant cases, including the Diocese of Buffalo bankruptcy case, where he allowed 17 clergy abuse “test cases” to proceed to trial, ensuring survivors could pursue justice despite the Diocese’s attempts to limit claims through bankruptcy proceedings. - His hobbies include writing, reading, and history - Bucki was active in professional organizations, including the New York State Bar Association, where he chaired the Young Lawyers Section and served on the House of Delegates, and the American Bar Association - representing the Eighth District on the Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee United States Courts ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### motion form Scope: courtwide Request an order by written motion unless the rules authorize an application or the request is made during a hearing. State the grounds with particularity and specify the requested relief or order. Evidence excerpt: A motion must state its grounds with particularity and set forth the relief or order requested. [Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-bankruptcy-procedure.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### motion notice timing Scope: courtwide Unless a motion may be heard ex parte or another period applies, serve the written motion and hearing notice at least seven days before the hearing. Serve supporting affidavits with the motion. Evidence excerpt: A written motion (other than one that may be heard ex parte) and notice of any hearing must be served at least 7 days before the hearing date, unless the court or these rules set a different period. [Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-bankruptcy-procedure.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### contested matter notice Scope: courtwide In a contested matter not otherwise governed by the bankruptcy rules, request relief by motion and give the opposing party reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard. A response is required only if the court orders one. Evidence excerpt: Reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard must be given to the party against whom relief is sought. No response is required unless the court orders otherwise. [Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-bankruptcy-procedure.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### disputed fact testimony Scope: courtwide Present witness testimony on a disputed material factual issue in the same manner as testimony in an adversary proceeding. Evidence excerpt: A witness's testimony on a disputed material factual issue must be taken in the same manner as testimony in an adversary proceeding. [Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-bankruptcy-procedure.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### evidentiary hearing notice Scope: courtwide Use the court's procedure to determine, reasonably before a scheduled hearing, whether it will be an evidentiary hearing at which witnesses may testify. Evidence excerpt: The court must provide procedures that allow parties-at a reasonable time before a scheduled hearing-to determine whether it will be an evidentiary hearing at which witnesses may testify. [Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-bankruptcy-procedure.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### evidence rules Scope: courtwide Prepare evidence under the Federal Rules of Evidence and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 43, 44, and 44.1, which apply in bankruptcy cases. Evidence excerpt: The Federal Rules of Evidence and Fed. R. Civ. P. 43, 44, and 44.1 apply in a bankruptcy case. [Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-bankruptcy-procedure.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### oath or affirmation Scope: courtwide A solemn affirmation may substitute when an oath is required. The national rule identifies the bankruptcy judge, clerk, deputy clerk, U.S. trustee, and other authorized officers as persons who may administer it. Evidence excerpt: If an oath is required, a solemn affirmation suffices. [Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-bankruptcy-procedure.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8910/carl-l-bucki/) - [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8910/carl-l-bucki/) - [U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8910/carl-l-bucki/) - [Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-bankruptcy-procedure.pdf) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8910/carl-l-bucki/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/carl-l-bucki-8910", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/carl-l-bucki-8910", "name": "Carl L. Bucki | KnowJudges", "description": "Carl L. 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Judge Tabs About See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nywb.uscourts.gov/content/chief-judge-carl-l-bucki) · Source page web_or_saved_capture · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Practice Changes for Calendars in Buffalo, Batavia, Mayville, Niagara Falls and Olean (pdf) All pleadings, notices and other papers shall be served and filed in accordance with the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and the Local Rules for the Western District of New York. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nywb.uscourts.gov/content/chief-judge-carl-l-bucki) · Source page web_or_saved_capture · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Except as otherwise provided by Rule or ordered by the Court, Notices of Motion along with supporting affidavits and memoranda shall be served on the parties and filed electronically within CM/ECF at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing date of the motion. Discretionary responses to motions (those not required by order) shall be electronically filed and served upon the adverse party or parties as soon as possible. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nywb.uscourts.gov/content/chief-judge-carl-l-bucki) · Source page web_or_saved_capture · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice An original Certificate of Service should be filed with the Notice of Motion and/or Motion documents. The Notice of Motion should be served on all appropriate parties. Motions shall be filed in CM/ECF as follows: the Notice of Motion and Motion shall be filed as the main document; all other documents (exhibits, affidavits, certificates of service) shall be filed as attachments to the main document. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nywb.uscourts.gov/content/chief-judge-carl-l-bucki) · Source page web_or_saved_capture · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Chambers copies of all motion papers must be submitted to the court not more than two days following the filing of the motion in CM/ECF. This includes discretionary responses to motions. Adjournment Policy Motions may be adjourned only with consent of all appropriate parties. A letter confirming the adjournment must be filed with the Court before the original hearing date of motion. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nywb.uscourts.gov/content/chief-judge-carl-l-bucki) · Source page web_or_saved_capture · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments For adjournments call chambers support at 716-362-3281. DO NOT call the Law Clerk. Hearings noticed to all creditors and parties in interest require a Court appearance. Scheduling Motions. Location: Effective May 12, 2023, appearances scheduled before Chief Judge Bucki in all counties have the option to appear in-person at the Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse or telephonically, unless ordered otherwise. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nywb.uscourts.gov/content/chief-judge-carl-l-bucki) · Source page web_or_saved_capture · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Motions requiring the Chapter 13 Trustee’s presence should be scheduled on a Chapter 13 day. All other matters – contact Marcy Gentz at (716) 362-3281. Chautauqua (i.e. “Mayville”), and Allegany and Cattaraugus (i.e. “Olean”) County cases Effective January 2024, the “Mayville” and “Olean” calendars will be combined, using the “Mayville” calendar times. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nywb.uscourts.gov/content/chief-judge-carl-l-bucki) · Source page web_or_saved_capture · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Judge Bucki requires Chambers Copies of Motions and Chapter 13 petitions. Do Not include Tax Returns, especially with Social Security Numbers on them. DO NOT stamp "CHAMBERS COPY” on orders. Please submit only ONE copy. The Clerk's office does not require a copy. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nywb.uscourts.gov/content/chief-judge-carl-l-bucki) · Source page web_or_saved_capture · Collected 2026-10-27 ### Shared court rules - [Western District of New York — Local Bankruptcy Rules](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-cd1d7e164553e9681a9d) — WDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nywb.uscourts.gov/sites/nywb/files/Local%20Rules.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27. - [Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, December 1, 2025](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-52c9ad7e083212c057b747c7) — Bankruptcy proceedings only; chapter-specific limits apply. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. [Official source](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/federal-rules-of-bankruptcy-procedure.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27.