**District Judge Dabney L. Friedrich** was appointed to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia by President Donald J. Trump in December 2017. Prior to her appointment, Judge Friedrich served as a Commissioner on the United States Sentencing Commission from 2006 to 2017. She previously served as Associate Counsel to President George W. Bush from 2003 to 2006, and as a staff member on the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary in 2002. She worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia from 1998 to 2002 and in the Southern District of California from 1995 to 1998. **Education** - Yale Law School, J.D., 1992 - Oxford University, Diploma in Legal Studies, 1989 - Trinity University, B.A. in Economics, magna cum laude, 1988 **Career** - District Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (2017–present) - Commissioner, United States Sentencing Commission (2006–2017) - Associate Counsel to the President, White House (2003–2006) - Staff member, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary (2002) - Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia (1998–2002) - Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of California (1995–1998) - Litigation associate, Latham & Watkins, San Diego (1994–1995) - Law clerk to Hon. Thomas F. Hogan, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
**Courthouse:** E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse, 333 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001 **Phone:** (202) 354-3400 **Chambers Staff** - Courtroom Deputy: (202) 354-3387
Courtesy copies are required for sealed submissions. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies required for sealed submissions on filing day.
The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Before filing any nondispositive motion, counsel must discuss the motion with opposing counsel in a good-faith effort to determine opposition and narrow disagreements; duty also applies to non-incarcerated pro se parties.
Judge Dabney L. Friedrich's rule states these limits: 45 pages; 25 pages. Memoranda in support/opposition limited to 45 pages; reply limited to 25 pages.
Judge Dabney L. Friedrich's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Amicus curiae briefs may not exceed 25 pages and must conform to LCvR 5.4.
Judge Dabney L. Friedrich's formatting rule includes file format PDF, original and one copy on paper, plus pdf on cd-rom, documents must be submitted in a secure envelope/box, and envelope/box must have conspicuous notation: 'document under seal'. Petition must be filed as original plus one copy plus PDF on CD-ROM, in a secure envelope/box with 'DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL' notation.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Discovery motions must include relevant portions of nonfiled discovery materials.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Use of CM/ECF password to submit documents constitutes the filer's signature for all purposes.
Parties may contact Judge Dabney L. Friedrich's chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. Parties and attorneys must not direct correspondence or papers directly to a judge unless requested.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Dabney L. Friedrich. Documents intended to be sealed must be filed electronically with a motion to seal; failure to file motion results in public record.
Judge Dabney L. Friedrich's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Counsel must immediately advise the court if a trial conflicts with a nontrial matter that is difficult to reschedule, and may apply for a change of trial date or adjustment of hours.
No. Electronic filing is prohibited for the covered filings. Documents cannot be filed by fax or email without express court leave.
A fee is required for covered filings. Pro hac vice motions require a $100 fee.
Parties and attorneys must not direct correspondence or papers directly to a judge unless requested.
Documents cannot be filed by fax or email without express court leave.
First filing must include party's name and full residence address in the caption.
Party can file a sealed notice with full address instead of public caption address.
Pro se party must include telephone number in caption unless sealed.
Pro se IFP filers must include each defendant's name and full address in caption.
Defendant address must be provided within 30 days of filing or case may be dismissed.
Attorney-signed documents must contain attorney's name, address, phone, and D.C. Bar ID if member.
Every attorney listed on a document who is a D.C. Bar member must include their D.C. Bar ID.
Address or phone change must be filed within 14 days.
Signing an attorney certifies bar membership or compliance with admission rules.
Documents must be typed double-spaced, 8.5x11, PDF, with heading and case number with judge initials; paper submissions must be unfolded on opaque white paper.
Documents must have a heading describing nature, case number with judge initials, and exhibits must show case number.
Pleadings must be in 12-point font, double-spaced; footnotes also 12-point and not excessive.
Only essential documents may be attached to pleadings.
Unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury may be used in lieu of sworn statements, using specified forms.
Nonconforming documents must be corrected by end of next business day or risk being stricken.
Documents intended to be sealed must be filed electronically with a motion to seal; failure to file motion results in public record.
Paper sealed documents must be submitted to Clerk's Office with electronic copy, in sealed envelope with required markings.
Sealed documents must be filed in Clerk's Office between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on business days; security desk filing prohibited.
Discovery materials shall not be filed until used in proceeding or upon court order; custodians must retain originals.
Discovery motions must include relevant portions of nonfiled discovery materials.
Proof of service must be filed with papers, showing date and manner; failure to file does not affect validity; court may allow amendment.
All documents must be filed electronically via CM/ECF unless an exception applies.
Attorneys must obtain a CM/ECF password to file and receive documents electronically.
Pro se parties may obtain CM/ECF password with leave of court by filing a motion describing internet access and e-filing capacity.
Use of CM/ECF password to submit documents constitutes the filer's signature for all purposes.
Filing a document with a declaration or affidavit certifies that the original signed document is in the filer's possession and available for review.
Obtaining a CM/ECF password constitutes consent to electronic service; parties must monitor email and retrieve filings.
Electronic filing following CM/ECF procedures constitutes filing for all purposes.