**Judge Georgette Castner** was appointed to the District of New Jersey by President Joseph R. Biden in 2022. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Judge Castner earned her undergraduate degree from the College of New Jersey and her law degree from Rutgers School of Law–Camden. She clerked for a New Jersey appellate judge before entering private practice in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, where she practiced for fifteen years. She also served as chief financial officer of Castner Consultants, Inc. in Moorestown, New Jersey. **Education** - Rutgers School of Law–Camden, J.D., 2006 - College of New Jersey, B.S., 2002 **Career** - Law clerk, New Jersey Appellate Division, 2006–2007 - Private practice, Cherry Hill, NJ, 2007–2022 - Chief Financial Officer, Castner Consultants, Inc., Moorestown, NJ, 2018–2021 - U.S. District Judge, District of New Jersey, 2022–present
**Division:** Trenton **Courthouse:** Clarkson S. Fisher Building & U.S. Courthouse, 402 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 **Chambers:** Courtroom 5E **Phone:** (609) 815-2386 **Chambers Staff** - Courtroom Deputy: Jamie Quinn, (609) 989-2124 - Court Reporter: Kimberly Wilson, (609) 815-2751
The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Georgette Castner. Courtesy copies to chambers only upon request.
Judge Georgette Castner's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Reply letters only if directed by court.
Judge Georgette Castner's formatting rule includes file format PDF. Pleadings, motions, and letters must be in searchable PDF format.
The rule requires notice of electronic filing. Extension requests must be filed via CM/ECF.
The rule requires notice of electronic filing. All pleadings, motions, and letters must be filed via CM/ECF.
Parties may contact Judge Georgette Castner's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. All communications with chambers must be via CM/ECF, not by phone.
Extension requests must be filed via CM/ECF.
Reply letters only if directed by court.
Affidavits and exhibits not permitted unless directed.
Pleadings, motions, and letters must be in searchable PDF format.
Supporting documents like exhibits may be non-searchable PDF.
All pleadings, motions, and letters must be filed via CM/ECF.
All communications with chambers must be via CM/ECF, not by phone.
Extension/adjournment requests must indicate party consent.
Courtesy copies to chambers only upon request.
Pro se parties must file directly with clerk's office.
Mailed documents must be addressed to clerk's office, not judge.
Judge decides motions on papers; no appearances required.
Pre-motion conference required for specific motions (max 3 pages).
Pre-motion letter must include basis and citations.
Adversaries must respond within 5 business days (max 3 pages).
Pre-motion letter tolls filing deadline until conference or court decision.
7 additional days to file if no conference is held.
Pre-motion letter exchange doesn't apply to pro se, bankruptcy, or social security cases.
Summary judgment motions prohibited in ANDA patent cases.
3-page letter may seek waiver of summary judgment prohibition.