Judge Dora L. Irizarry
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (Motion, Exhibits)
Required
Filings (Exhibits)
Upon Request
Filings (All filings)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Original Date
Must Include
- 1Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 2Adversary Position
- 3Proposed New Dates
Communication
Phone
Clerk
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
ECF filing or training inquiries should be made by phone to Evelyn Levine.
ECF filing or training should be directed to Evelyn Levine at (718) 613-2312.
All electronic submissions to chambers, including PDF e-filings, must be OCR-readable.
OCR Readable Format: Any electronic documents submitted to chambers, including all PDF e-filings, must be in OCR-readable format.
Documents must be drafted in Word with one-inch margins, at least 12-point Times New Roman, and no kerning.
Formatting: All documents must be drafted in WORD, using one-inch margins, and 12-point Times New Roman font (or larger). Kerning is not permitted.
DOCX
Communications with Chambers must generally be by ECF-filed letter, and counsel correspondence copies should not be sent to the Court or docketed.
Letters: Except as provided below, communication with Chambers must be by letter filed electronically. Copies of correspondence between counsel must not be sent to the Court or posted on the docket via ECF.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
Phone calls to chambers are allowed only for emergencies requiring immediate attention (except Rule II(C) matters).
Telephone Calls: Except as provided in Rule II(C) below, telephone calls to chambers are permitted ONLY in emergency situations requiring immediate attention. In such situations only, call chambers at the number listed above.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
For docketing/scheduling/calendar matters, contact the Courtroom Deputy by phone and leave one detailed voicemail if unavailable, without repeated calls/messages.
Docketing, Scheduling, and Calendar Matters: For docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters, call the Courtroom Deputy at the telephone number listed above. If the Courtroom Deputy is not immediately available, please leave a voice message, noting your name, telephone number, date and time of the call, case name and docket number, and a brief description of the nature of your call. DO NOT MAKE REPEATED CALLS AND LEAVE REPEATED MESSAGES.
Phone
Direct to: Clerk
Premotion conferences are required for motions not listed as exempt, with strict pre-motion letter limits, response timing, and no reply or exhibits.
Premotion conferences are NOT REQUIRED for the following: (a) motions in lieu of an answer pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b); (b) objections to U.S. Magistrate Judge Reports and Recommendations pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 72; (c) motions for default judgment; (d) appeals from U.S. Magistrate Judge orders; (e) motions for reconsideration/reargument; (f) motions for sanctions; (h) motions to stay the case; and (i) motions to reopen a case. Requests for premotion conferences as to all other motions are required. To request a premotion conference, the moving party must file a letter motion, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages (including signatures), briefly setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion. The respondent must file a letter response, not to exceed three (3) single- spaced pages, within seven (7) days from service of the premotion conference request. REPLIES ARE NOT PERMITTED. DO NOT ATTACH EXHIBITS OR EXCEED THE PAGE LIMIT. FILINGS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE STRICKEN SUMMARILY.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Exemptions
Support and opposition memoranda are limited to 25 pages excluding appendices and attachments unless prior permission is granted.
Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of, and in opposition to, motions are limited to 25 pages, not including appendices or attachments.
Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages excluding appendices and attachments.
Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages, not including appendices or attachments.
Memoranda that are 10 pages or longer must include a table of contents.
Memoranda of 10 pages or more must contain a table of contents.
Document Type
Memorandum Of Law
Memoranda must be in Word format with Times New Roman 12-point or larger, one-inch margins, double spacing, and visible service date on the front cover.
All memoranda of law must be produced in WORD using Times New Roman 12-point font (or higher), have one-inch margins on all sides, and be double spaced. All memoranda must have the date of service plainly visible on the front cover.
The memorandum of law supporting default judgment is capped at 25 pages.
Once the notation of default is entered, Plaintiff must move for default judgment by submitting a notice of motion, any necessary affirmations and exhibits, and a memorandum of law (not to exceed 25 pages), setting forth the grounds for awarding damages, attorneys’ fees and costs, and file proof of service thereof to the defaulting party or parties.
A default judgment motion must include specific motion papers and proof of service on the defaulting party.
Once the notation of default is entered, Plaintiff must move for default judgment by submitting a notice of motion, any necessary affirmations and exhibits, and a memorandum of law (not to exceed 25 pages), setting forth the grounds for awarding damages, attorneys’ fees and costs, and file proof of service thereof to the defaulting party or parties.
Document Type
Default Judgment Motion
Exhibits must be clearly marked and orderly tabbed.
All exhibits must be marked clearly and tabbed in an orderly fashion.
Multi-page evidentiary documents must be paginated by counsel before trial.
All documents to be offered in evidence that contain multiple pages must be paginated by counsel in advance of trial.