Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Christina A. Snyder's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Christina A. Snyder?

Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: 1 copy, delivery within 24 hours, by hand delivery. Mandatory copies must be delivered to judge's mailbox by 12:00 p.m. on first court day after filing.

Does Judge Christina A. Snyder 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. Opposing parties have 48 hours to file opposition papers after receiving ex parte application.

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Christina A. Snyder?

Judge Christina A. Snyder's rules include page or word limits for covered filings. Briefs must comply with Local Rule page limits; leave rarely granted to exceed them.

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Christina A. Snyder?

Judge Christina A. Snyder's formatting rule includes 2-hole punched and efile notification date visible on first page. Mandatory copies must be 2-hole punched with efile date on first page.

What must be included with discovery plan filings before Judge Christina A. Snyder?

The rule requires certificate of conference. Discovery plan disclosure required 21 days before scheduling conference, report due 14 days after conference.

View ruleSource: page 2, section NOTICE TO COUNSEL

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Christina A. Snyder?

The rule requires proposed order. Proposed orders must be emailed to CAS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov in Word or WordPerfect format.

How may parties contact Judge Christina A. Snyder's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Christina A. Snyder's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email Catherine.Jeang@courts.gov. All communications must go through Courtroom Deputy unless expressly authorized.

View ruleSource: page 5, section COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE COURT

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Christina A. Snyder?

Judge Christina A. Snyder's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Continuances only granted for good cause.

Does Judge Christina A. Snyder require motion papers to be bundled?

No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Multiple motions addressing separate issues are prohibited unless leave is obtained.

Complete rules summary for Judge Christina A. Snyder

Discovery plan disclosure required 21 days before scheduling conference, report due 14 days after conference.

Briefs must comply with Local Rule page limits; leave rarely granted to exceed them.

Multiple motions addressing separate issues are prohibited unless leave is obtained.

Opposing parties have 48 hours to file opposition papers after receiving ex parte application.

Hearings on ex parte applications only if deemed necessary by the Court.

Mandatory copies must be delivered to judge's mailbox by 12:00 p.m. on first court day after filing.

Mandatory copies must be 2-hole punched with efile date on first page.

Two mandatory copies required for antitrust, patent, and securities cases.

Mandatory copies must include tabs to separate exhibits and declarations.

Fax courtesy copies up to 5 pages accepted at 213-894-0375.

Proposed orders must be emailed to CAS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov in Word or WordPerfect format.

Continuances only granted for good cause.

Stipulations for extensions of time require Court approval.

Telephonic oral argument permitted with advance notice and party consent.

All communications must go through Courtroom Deputy unless expressly authorized.

Plaintiff counsel must serve this order on all defendants; removing defendant must serve if case was removed.

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