Courtesy copies are required when a filing is <= 5 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery immediately upon filing, by email. Courtesy conformed copy must be emailed to chambers for papers filed within 5 calendar days of a hearing.
The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion.
Judge Lynette Gridiron Winston's rule states these limits: 15 pages; 10 pages. Opening/responding memoranda limited to 15 pages; reply/closing memoranda limited to 10 pages.
Judge Lynette Gridiron Winston's formatting rule includes file format docx. Verdict form must be emailed to the clerk in MS Word format.
The rule requires certificate of conference. Motions in limine must be in writing, numbered, filed with statutory notice, and accompanied by a declaration of discussion with opposing counsel.
The rule requires statement of facts, legal argument, and statement of facts. Trial briefs are mandatory and must include specific content: facts, claims, elements, stipulations, legal issues, and damages breakdown.
Parties may contact Judge Lynette Gridiron Winston's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Moving party must notify courtroom staff by phone, notify opposing counsel, and cancel CRS reservation if not proceeding with a motion.
Judge Lynette Gridiron Winston's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file unredacted to chambers. Unredacted copies of filed documents must be emailed or delivered via flash drive.
Judge Lynette Gridiron Winston's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request and proposed new dates. Trial continuance requests must show good cause and include a statement that all experts, witnesses, and principals are available on the proposed date.
Yes. Judge Lynette Gridiron Winston requires bundling for covered papers. A tabbed Joint Trial Binder must be delivered to Department 6 three court days before the FSC, containing trial briefs, pleadings, motions in limine, and other trial documents.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Represented litigants must e-file all papers unless an exemption applies.
A fee is required for covered filings. Jury fees must be paid daily before trial commences, with receipt given to the Judicial Assistant.
Unredacted copies of filed documents must be emailed or delivered via flash drive.
Represented litigants must e-file all papers unless an exemption applies.
Courtesy conformed copy must be emailed to chambers for papers filed within 5 calendar days of a hearing.
Large files must be sent via secure electronic server link or flash drive, not boxes.
Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the business day before the hearing; opposition must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.
Ex parte applications must be served by email on all parties who have appeared.
Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion.
Parties must reserve a motion hearing date via CRS before filing motion papers (except ex parte).
Opening/responding memoranda limited to 15 pages; reply/closing memoranda limited to 10 pages.
Parties must notify courtroom staff by phone to submit on a tentative ruling.
Moving party must notify courtroom staff by phone, notify opposing counsel, and cancel CRS reservation if not proceeding with a motion.
Parties must meet and confer before filing discovery motions to compel.
Counsel should schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) before filing discovery motions, using form LACIV 094.
Discovery motions to compel will not be heard until an IDC is conducted.
Trial continuance requests must show good cause and include a statement that all experts, witnesses, and principals are available on the proposed date.
Trial lawyers must appear in person at the FSC; remote appearances are not permitted.
Motions in limine must be in writing, numbered, filed with statutory notice, and accompanied by a declaration of discussion with opposing counsel.
Motions in limine must be numbered consecutively; opposition papers must reference the motion number.
Trial briefs are mandatory and must include specific content: facts, claims, elements, stipulations, legal issues, and damages breakdown.
A tabbed Joint Trial Binder must be delivered to Department 6 three court days before the FSC, containing trial briefs, pleadings, motions in limine, and other trial documents.
On the first trial day, provide three copies of exhibits and exhibit lists in three 3-ring binders (Court, clerk, witness stand), plus a binder to each opposing party.
Jury fees must be paid daily before trial commences, with receipt given to the Judicial Assistant.
Parties must provide a court reporter for trial or submit daily agreed/proposed settled statements.
Verdict form must be emailed to the clerk in MS Word format.
Disability accommodation requests must be made at least 5 court days in advance using form MC-410.
Chambers email address is WCC-Dept6@lacourt.org.
Chambers telephone number is (626) 430-2506.