Judge André Birotte Jr.
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings
Not Required
Filings
Not Required
Adjournments
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Intake Unit
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Case citations must use Bluebook format with pinpoint citations.
Citations to cases must be in Bluebook format and must include pinpoint citations (citations to page numbers).
Citations must appear in the body, not footnotes.
Citations must be in the body of a memorandum, not in the footnotes.
Counsel may appear in person or via Zoom without notice; telephonic allowed if video not possible.
Counsel are equally welcome to appear in person or via Zoom video for any hearings, as they prefer. There is no need to give the Court notice or to make a request for either kind of appearance; please do not do so. If a video appearance is not possible, Zoom Telephonic appearances are permitted.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requirednone
- Hoursno notice required
- Status Inquiries
Proposed orders must be emailed as Word files to chambers; PDF not acceptable.
A Microsoft Word file of all proposed orders must be emailed to chambers at AB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. See Local Rule 5-4.4.2. A pdf file is not acceptable. If the proposed order is based on a stipulation or an ex parte application, counsel must email both the order and the stipulation or ex parte application. Otherwise, accompanying documents (such as motions) should not be emailed to chambers.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredunspecified
- Hoursunspecified
- Status Inquiries
Calendar conflicts must be reported to opposing counsel and CRD via chambers email.
If any counsel discovers a calendar conflict with a scheduled appearance, counsel must inform opposing counsel and the Courtroom Deputy Clerk ("CRD") via Chambers email at AB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredunspecified
- Hoursunspecified
- Status Inquiries
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 15 pages.
Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions must not exceed 25 pages. Replies must not exceed 15 pages.
Motion papers must use Times New Roman 14pt or Courier 12pt font.
Typeface must comply with Local Rule 11-3.1.1. Times New Roman font must be at least 14 point; Courier font must be at least 12 point.
Civil motions heard Fridays at 10:00 AM; Friday after Monday holiday closed.
Judge Birotte hears civil motions on Fridays beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Friday after any Monday holiday is closed to hearings.
Evidence must be marked with brackets to identify cited portions.
Marking Evidence: Parties must mark evidence they file in connection with any motion or other proceeding so that the Court can readily identify the portion the party wants the Court to consider. For example, use brackets in the margins of transcripts to denote the cited portions.
Document Type
Evidence
Counsel must meet and confer to determine filing order for cross-motions and stipulate to extended briefing schedule and page limits.
Counsel must meet and confer to determine which party will file the initial motion and which will file the opposition/cross-motion. Parties should stipulate to an extended briefing schedule and extended page limits (possible limits set forth above).
Pre-Motion Conference
Check specific requirements before filing.
Summary judgment papers should be prepared in user-friendly format with bookmarks, tables of contents, headings, and indices.
Because summary judgment motions are fact and evidence intensive, parties should prepare papers in a user-friendly fashion that will aid the Court’s review of the material (e.g., PDFs of exhibits bookmarked, tables of contents, headings, indices, etc.).
Use brackets to mark relevant portions of transcripts; unmarked transcripts will be disregarded.
Counsel must use brackets to mark the relevant portions of transcripts. The Court will disregard unmarked transcripts.
If not opposing an ex parte application, counsel must inform the CRD by telephone.
If the nonmoving party does not intend to oppose the ex parte application, counsel must inform the CRD by telephone.
Phone
Direct to: Intake Unit
- Status Inquiries
Do not call the CRD for status of ex parte applications.
Do not call the CRD for status of an ex parte application.
Phone
Direct to: Intake Unit
- Status Inquiries
No ex parte contact with Court or Chambers staff allowed
Counsel must not attempt to contact the Court or Chambers staff by email, telephone, or by any other ex parte means.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Contact CRD via email or phone for appropriate matters only
Counsel may, for appropriate matters only, contact the CRD via Chambers email at AB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov or by telephone at (213)-894-2833.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
No status inquiries to CRD about pending matters
Counsel must not contact the CRD regarding the status of any matter before the Court.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries