The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge James R. Cho. Courtesy copies only upon Court's request
Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for discovery. Details: 3 pages. Discovery disputes require joint letter (max 3 pages per party).
Judge James R. Cho's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Excludes attachments. Ex parte settlement letters (max 5 pages) due 7 days before settlement conference.
Judge James R. Cho's formatting rule includes include docket number, presiding district judge initials, and judge cho's initials (jrc). All papers must include docket number and judge initials
The rule requires notice of electronic filing. Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as "Motion" not "Letter"
The rule requires notice of appearance. Attorneys must file Notice of Appearance and register for ECF notifications before filing
Parties may contact Judge James R. Cho's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Contact Chambers immediately by phone for unresolved deposition disputes.
Judge James R. Cho's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf and file unredacted to chambers. Motions to file under seal must be filed via ECF with sealed documents attached.
Judge James R. Cho's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include original date. Adjournment/extension requests must include appearance date/deadline
No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. The Court does not require bundling of filings.
Yes. Judge James R. Cho's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Court encourages junior attorneys and law students to argue in court with supervision
Courtesy copies only upon Court's request
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as "Motion" not "Letter"
Adjournment/extension requests must include appearance date/deadline
Court encourages junior attorneys and law students to argue in court with supervision
Attorneys must file Notice of Appearance and register for ECF notifications before filing
All documents must be filed electronically on ECF
All papers must include docket number and judge initials
Telephone calls to Chambers only for emergencies; adjournment requests must be in writing
Emails only for ex parte settlement statements or as directed by Court
Faxes to Chambers require prior authorization
Pro se litigants exempt from ECF requirements but may request electronic filing
Counsel must send ECF filings to pro se parties and file proof of service
Pro se litigants must file via hand delivery or mail to Pro Se clerk
Court orders to pro se litigants by U.S. mail; must keep contact information current
Adjournment requests must be made at least 2 business days in advance unless emergency.
Joint discovery plan must be filed 2 business days before Initial Conference.
Ex parte settlement letters (max 5 pages) due 7 days before settlement conference.
Pre-motion conferences not required for Judge Cho.
Discovery/non-dispositive motions filed as “Motion” on ECF, not “Letter”.
The Court does not require bundling of filings.
Discovery disputes require joint letter (max 3 pages per party).
Court may order briefing after conference for discovery disputes.
Discovery materials should not be filed on ECF unless necessary.
Non-dispositive motions encouraged by letter.
Memoranda over 10 pages need TOC; all require 1-inch margins, double spacing, 12-point font.
Legal arguments must be in memorandum of law, not affidavits.
Request oral argument by noting in caption of Notice of Motion or opposing memorandum.
Parties may file motions within FRCP time limits if compliance would deprive substantive rights.
Deposition disputes must first be resolved among parties.
Contact Chambers immediately by phone for unresolved deposition disputes.