Judge Josephine L. Staton
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Adjournments
Communication
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Motions heard Fridays at 10:30 AM; no need to clear date with clerk; check website for closed dates.
Motions shall be filed in accordance with Local Rule 7. This Court hears motions on Fridays, beginning at 10:30 a.m. It is not necessary to clear a hearing date with the Court Clerk before filing a motion in a civil motion. Counsel must check the Court’s website for Closed Motion Dates.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words (vs 7,000 for motions/opposition).
Limitations on the length of briefs are specified in Local Civil Rule 11-6.1. A certification of compliance is required as set forth in Local Rule 11-6.2. In addition, because reply briefs should by their nature be shorter than motion and opposition briefs, the Court imposes an additional limitation on reply briefs, limiting those to 4,200 words rather than 7,000 words.
Extensions to page limitations granted only for good cause.
Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.