Judge Lauren A. R. Lofton's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Motion dates must be reserved via online CRS prior to filing motion papers; do not call courtroom to reserve.
Judge Lauren A. R. Lofton's formatting rule includes file format paper, binding tabbed 3-ring, tab a: trial briefs (optional), tab b: joint statement of the case joint witness list, tab c: joint witness list, tab d: joint exhibit list, tab e: joint list of jury instructions, tab f: joint or contested verdict form, tab g: joint chart of page and line designations for testimony, and tab h: operative pleadings. Jury trial binders must include tabbed sections A-H with specified documents; trial briefs are optional.
The rule requires certificate of conference. All motions in limine must include a sworn declaration certifying meet and confer with opposing party and their position; failure results in summary denial.
Parties may contact Judge Lauren A. R. Lofton's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email alhdeptx@lacourt.org. Counsel submitting on a tentative ruling must email alhdeptx@lacourt.org with copies to all parties.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and oppositions must be e-filed by specified deadlines; self-represented litigants are exempt.
A fee is required for covered filings. Motion fees must be paid online when reserving motion date via CRS prior to filing.
The rule states a 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing filing cutoff. Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
Department X courtroom phone is (626) 293-2119, available during 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and oppositions must be e-filed by specified deadlines; self-represented litigants are exempt.
Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.
Motion dates must be reserved via online CRS prior to filing motion papers; do not call courtroom to reserve.
Motion fees must be paid online when reserving motion date via CRS prior to filing.
Counsel submitting on a tentative ruling must email alhdeptx@lacourt.org with copies to all parties.
All counsel must complete all legally required meet and confer efforts before filing a discovery motion.
Physical trial binders must be submitted to the courtroom at least five court days before the FSC.
Jury trial binders must include tabbed sections A-H with specified documents; trial briefs are optional.
Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine per Local Rule 3.57.
All motions in limine must include a sworn declaration certifying meet and confer with opposing party and their position; failure results in summary denial.
Written oppositions to motions in limine must be filed no later than five court days before the FSC.
Replies to motions in limine may be filed no later than the Friday before the trial date.