Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Lee L. Gabriel's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Lee L. Gabriel?

Courtesy copies are required for trial notebooks. Details: 1 copy, delivery before trial. Counsel must jointly prepare a trial notebook as a courtesy copy for the court, containing specified documents separately tabbed.

View ruleSource: page 4, section B

Does Judge Lee L. Gabriel require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. In limine motions must be exchanged and discussed no later than the Issue Conference, with a meet and confer requirement.

View ruleSource: page 4, section D.1

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Lee L. Gabriel?

Judge Lee L. Gabriel's formatting rule includes binding three ring binder, two complete sets, exhibit list identifying each exhibit, and number tabs separating each exhibit. Two complete sets of exhibits must be submitted in 3-ring binders with exhibit list and number tabs.

View ruleSource: page 5, section E. Exhibits/Demonstratives

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Lee L. Gabriel?

The rule requires proposed order, certificate of conference, and legal argument. Ex parte applications must include a declaration of notice, a declaration of irreparable harm, a memorandum of points and authorities, and a proposed order in Word format.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

What must be included with separate statement filings before Judge Lee L. Gabriel?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Separate statements must comply with California Rules of Court 3.1350.

View ruleSource: page 3, section F.2

How may parties contact Judge Lee L. Gabriel's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Lee L. Gabriel's chambers by other only as allowed by the rule. Counsel must advise the Court immediately if they wish to take a motion off calendar.

View ruleSource: page 3, section C

Does Judge Lee L. Gabriel require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Lee L. Gabriel requires bundling for covered papers. Three or more in limine motions must be bundled in a separate binder and delivered with the trial notebook.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Trial Notebook

Is electronic filing required before Judge Lee L. Gabriel?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Motion dates must be reserved on the Court Public Website.

View ruleSource: page 3, section A

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Lee L. Gabriel?

The rule uses a noon cutoff and treats filing as on submission. Ex parte application papers must be e-filed by noon the business day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Lee L. Gabriel

Ex parte application papers must be e-filed by noon the business day before the hearing.

Oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Written opposition to motions must be e-filed by 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Motions must be e-filed at least 24 hours before the hearing, except motions for summary judgment or adjudication.

Telephonic notice to the courtroom must be given by 10:00 a.m. the day before the ex parte hearing.

Reservations for ex parte hearings must be made with the department by 10:00 a.m. the day before.

Courtesy copies are not required in Department C32.

Ex parte applications must include a declaration of notice, a declaration of irreparable harm, a memorandum of points and authorities, and a proposed order in Word format.

Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format.

Motion dates must be reserved on the Court Public Website.

All motion papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date, except for summary judgment motions.

Summary judgment motions are exempt from the 24-hour filing rule, but counsel may not reserve more than one hearing date for the same motion.

Counsel must advise the Court immediately if they wish to take a motion off calendar.

Parties must e-file the necessary paperwork to withdraw a motion.

Separate statements must comply with California Rules of Court 3.1350.

Written evidentiary objections must comply with California Rules of Court 3.1354.

Declarations for summary judgment motions must be filed as separate documents, not attached to the motion or memorandum.

Counsel must jointly prepare a trial notebook as a courtesy copy for the court, containing specified documents separately tabbed.

The trial notebook must contain ten specified documents, each separately tabbed.

Statement of Compliance must be e-filed and a courtesy copy provided as part of the trial notebook.

A courtesy copy of the Statement of Compliance must be provided as part of the trial notebook.

Parties must conduct an Issue Conference at least 14 days before trial in compliance with Local Rule 317.

In limine motions must be exchanged and discussed no later than the Issue Conference, with a meet and confer requirement.

Each in limine motion must be numbered and include the party identity and a short description on the face page.

Courtesy copies of in limine motions and oppositions must be included in the trial notebook.

Three or more in limine motions must be bundled in a separate binder and delivered with the trial notebook.

Two complete sets of exhibits must be submitted in 3-ring binders with exhibit list and number tabs.

Enlargements of exhibits must not be used as original exhibits; a normal size paper version must be the official exhibit.

Video or audio evidence must be accompanied by a transcript or still picture representation.

Proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be included in the Joint Trial Notebook.

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