Courtesy copies are required for motion for class settlement approvals. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by email. Excel spreadsheet courtesy copy required for class settlement fee motions.
Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for substitution. Must seek consent before substituting defendant for Doe; if denied, file motion addressing diversity jurisdiction.
Judge Maria A. Audero's rule states these limits: 7000 words. Excludes caption, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, certificates, exhibits, appendices, and attachments. Motions limited to 7,000 words (excluding specified items).
Judge Maria A. Audero's rule states these limits: 15 pages. Replies limited to 15 pages.
Judge Maria A. Audero's formatting rule includes file format PDF and all filings must be e-filed. Attorneys must electronically file all documents.
The rule requires caption, judge name, and case number. Amended pleadings must be serially numbered and include redline appendix.
The rule requires certificate of service. Parties must comply fully with Rule 26(a) for initial disclosures.
Parties may contact Judge Maria A. Audero's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. No ex parte contact with Court/Chambers unless opposing counsel present
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Maria A. Audero. Process: file redacted on ecf. Meet and confer 7 days before filing under seal, non-proposing party confirms within 2 days
Requests should be made at least 90 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Maria A. Audero. The request must include reason for request and original date. Defendants not served within 90 days of filing are dismissed unless Court orders otherwise.
Yes. Judge Maria A. Audero's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Junior lawyers (5 years or fewer) encouraged to argue motions and examine witnesses
Court may decide matters without oral argument under Rule 78 and Local Rule 7-15.
Junior lawyers (5 years or fewer) encouraged to argue motions and examine witnesses
No ex parte contact with Court/Chambers unless opposing counsel present
Contact CRD by email only; copy all parties; no status inquiries
Defendants not served within 90 days of filing are dismissed unless Court orders otherwise.
Form pleadings must be replaced with appropriate pleadings within 30 days of removal.
Amended pleadings must be serially numbered and include redline appendix.
Fictitiously named defendants must be identified and served before Scheduling Conference.
Doe defendants not served within 60 days after Scheduling Conference are dismissed unless additional time is granted.
Must seek consent before substituting defendant for Doe; if denied, file motion addressing diversity jurisdiction.
Discovery should begin before Scheduling Conference unless Court orders otherwise.
Parties must comply fully with Rule 26(a) for initial disclosures.
Discovery motions require compliance with pre-motion telephonic discovery conference procedure.
Discovery motions filed without compliance or leave will be stricken.
Attorneys must electronically file all documents.
Pro se litigants may file documents in paper format.
Pro se litigants may use EDSS instead of paper filing.
All documents must be text searchable (OCR’d).
Attachments must be separately docketed with descriptions, except for summary judgment motions.
Non-compliant filings may not be considered or may be stricken.
Proposed orders required with motions, with relief sought and rationale.
Proposed orders must be emailed to judge’s chambers in Word and PDF format.
Court will not consider filings without compliant proposed order emailed.
Failure to comply with proposed order requirements will result in striking the filing.
Chambers copies are not required unless otherwise notified.
Pre-filing conference required to discuss motion substance and potential resolution.
Meet and confer must be by phone, videoconference, or in person; email insufficient.
Motion notice must include compliance statement for meet-and-confer requirement.
Civil motions heard Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.; if holiday, select another Wednesday.
Motions filed on unavailable dates risk being stricken.