**District Judge I. Leo Glasser** was appointed to the Eastern District of New York by President Ronald Reagan in 1981. He assumed senior status on July 1, 1993. Before his federal appointment, Judge Glasser served as Dean of Brooklyn Law School from 1977 to 1981 and as a judge in New York's Family Court from 1969 to 1977. He spent over two decades as a professor at Brooklyn Law School (1948–1969). He is a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a technician from 1943 to 1946. **Education** - Brooklyn Law School, LL.B., 1948 - College of the City of New York, B.A., 1943 **Career** - Senior U.S. District Judge, Eastern District of New York, 1993–present - U.S. District Judge, Eastern District of New York, 1981–1993 - Dean, Brooklyn Law School, 1977–1981 - Judge, New York Family Court, 1969–1977 - Professor, Brooklyn Law School, 1948–1969 - U.S. Army, 1943–1946
**Courthouse:** 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201 **Phone:** (718) 613-2440 **Chambers Staff** - Courtroom Deputy: (718) 613-2445
Courtesy copies are required for motions. Details: 1 copy, delivery when fully briefed, by chambers drop off. Courtesy copies of motion papers required when motion is fully briefed; no spiral or velobinding allowed.
The rule requires notice of electronic filing. All documents must be filed electronically via ECF system.
The rule requires notice of motion, memorandum of law, and supporting submissions. Motions must include notice, supporting submissions, and memorandum of law for each filing.
Parties may contact Judge I. Leo Glasser's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Parties must be prepared for scheduled appearances and contact chambers if delayed.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge I. Leo Glasser. Process: file unredacted to chambers. Sealed documents must be marked "TO BE SEALED" and submitted to chambers with explanation and authority.
Requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance when this rule applies before Judge I. Leo Glasser. The request must include reason for request, original date, number of previous requests, previous requests granted or denied, and adversary position. Adjournment/extension requests must be made by letter with specific required elements and 48-hour advance notice for court appearances.
Discovery and non-dispositive motions go to assigned Magistrate Judge.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made by letter with specific required elements and 48-hour advance notice for court appearances.
All documents must be filed electronically via ECF system.
Voluminous or non-text exhibits may be filed as hard copies with Clerk when electronic filing is impracticable.
Sealed documents must be marked "TO BE SEALED" and submitted to chambers with explanation and authority.
Courtesy copies of motion papers required when motion is fully briefed; no spiral or velobinding allowed.
Motions must include notice, supporting submissions, and memorandum of law for each filing.
Sur-reply papers are not permitted.
Parties arrange their own briefing schedule and file motion papers on ECF at time of service.
Default judgment requires Clerk's notation of default.
Parties must be prepared for scheduled appearances and contact chambers if delayed.