Judge John P. Gustafson: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

The Hon. John P. Gustafson is a judge on the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He was appointed to the bench by the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit on April 8, 2014, filling a vacancy created by the passing of the Hon. Richard L. Speer.

Prior to his appointment, Gustafson was the standing Chapter 13 trustee for the Northern District of Ohio, a position to which he was named in 2007. Before that, he spent time as a staff attorney for a Chapter 13 trustee with the United States Trustee Program.

Gustafson earned a bachelor’s degree from Miami University in 1982. He then completed a J.D. at Wayne State University Law School in 1985.

After graduating from law school, Gustafson began his legal career as a judicial law clerk for a United States Bankruptcy Court. He subsequently spent time as an attorney in private practice, representing debtors, creditors, banks, and trustees.