Judge Dora L. Irizarry
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (All filings)
Required
Filings (Exhibits)
Upon Request
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Original Date
Communication
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Documents must use Word, 1-inch margins, 12-pt Times New Roman, no kerning.
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 be by electronically filed letter.
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
Telephone calls to chambers only for emergencies requiring immediate attention.
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. Chambers staff is not permitted to give legal advice to litigants or their counsel and will not engage in ex parte communications. Before calling chambers, be sure to read the Judge’s rule(s) concerning the matter at issue.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Call Courtroom Deputy for docketing/scheduling matters; leave detailed voicemail if unavailable.
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. Your call will be returned as promptly as the Courtroom Deputy is able to do so.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredleave voicemail with case details
Pre-motion conference required for most motions; letter motion (3 pages) and response (3 pages) with 7-day deadline; no replies or exhibits allowed.
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
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply); must use Times New Roman 12pt, 1-inch margins, double spacing, and include date of service.
Memoranda of Law: 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, not including appendices or attachments. Memoranda of 10 pages or more must contain a table of contents. 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. No letter briefs will be permitted, except by permission of the Court.
Memoranda of 10+ pages must include a table of contents.
Memoranda of 10 pages or more must contain a table of contents.
Document Type
Memorandum Of Law
Courtesy copies must include ECF filing header with docket number.
The courtesy copies must bear the ECF filing header that includes the assigned docket number produced at the time of filing.
Exhibits must be tabbed and indexed properly.
Exhibits must be clearly marked and tabbed in orderly fashion.
All exhibits must be marked clearly and tabbed in an orderly fashion.
Multi-page documents offered in evidence 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.
Electronic exhibit technology available; parties must arrange training with IT staff.
The courtroom is equipped with electronic technology for the use and display of exhibits at trial. The parties are responsible for arranging training in the use of the equipment with the Court’s IT Staff by calling 718-613-2290.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredrequired for training