New Chief Deputy Clerk
I am excited to announce Cathy Waltz will be the Chief Deputy Clerk for the United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of California, effective October 6, 2025. A Sacramento native, Cathy has been with the court in since 1999 and worked as a legal assistant at a small firm prior to her time with the court. Most recently the court’s Administrative Manager, Cathy has previously served as an intake clerk, case manager, calendar clerk, team leader, and Operations Support Specialist. She lives in Sacramento with her husband and two cats, and enjoys cooking, reading, and general tinkering. Her knowledge, experience, leadership, and commitment to the court and customer service made her the perfect choice to assume this key leadership role. Please join me in congratulating Cathy on her well-deserved promotion.