Judge José R. Almonte
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Filings
Not Required
Filings (Attorney filings)
Required
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Chambers
Intake Unit
Letter Fax
Chambers
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Call Chambers for urgent requests requiring attention within 48 hours.
If you have a request that requires attention within 48 hours, please call Chambers.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Required
- Hours
- Status Inquiries
Email confidential information to specific addresses for civil vs criminal cases.
In civil cases, confidential information shall be sent via email to Chambers (jra_orders@njd.uscourts.gov). In criminal cases, confidential information shall be sent directly to Courtroom Deputy Alexus Wheeler (Alexus_Wheeler@njd.uscourts.gov).
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Required
- Hours
- Status Inquiries
Email criminal case confidential information to Courtroom Deputy Alexus Wheeler.
In criminal cases, confidential information shall be sent directly to Courtroom Deputy Alexus Wheeler (Alexus_Wheeler@njd.uscourts.gov).
Direct to: Intake Unit
- Advance Notice Required
- Hours
- Status Inquiries
Faxes to Chambers are prohibited.
Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.
Letter Fax
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Required
- Hours
- Status Inquiries
Joint letter (max 10 pages) required after meet and confer.
If the parties are unable to reach a resolution after meeting and conferring, they may file one joint letter not to exceed 10 pages, exclusive of exhibits.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Bail-related emails to Court must copy USAO and Pretrial/Probation Officer.
In all email communications with the Court regarding bail, defense counsel shall copy the Assistant U.S. Attorney and the U.S. Pretrial Services Officer or U.S. Probation Officer assigned to the case.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Unopposed continuances must be emailed directly to Courtroom Deputy Alexus Wheeler.
Unopposed continuance orders must be emailed Directly to Courtroom Deputy Alexus Wheeler (Alexus_Wheeler@njd.uscourts.gov). The Order will be effective as of the date that the Court receives it.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Parties must immediately notify Court if case is settled or terminated.
The parties must advise this Court immediately if the action has been settled or terminated so that the Court may cancel the Initial Scheduling Conference.
Direct to: Chambers
- Immediate Notification Required