Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings
Required
Filings (State Court Record)
Required
Filings (Joint Deposition Transcript)
Required
Filings (All filings)
Required
Filings (Exhibits)
Required • Binding: Tabbed Three Ring
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Original Date
- 2Reason For Request
- 3Number Of Previous Requests
- 4Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
Must Include
- 1Adversary Position
Communication
Phone
Clerk
Phone
Clerk
Chambers
Phone
Clerk
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Letter Fax
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Technical assistance should be requested by phone at 718-613-2290.
For technical assistance, call 718-613-2290.
ECF training scheduling is handled by phone at 718-613-2312.
ECF training may be scheduled by calling 718-613-2312.
Parties may not file documents by emailing chambers or courtroom staff, except in sealed cases.
Except in sealed cases, parties may not file documents by emailing them to the Courtroom Deputy or other Chambers or Court staff.
Direct to: Chambers
ECF questions should be directed by phone to the Court’s Docket Section at 718-613-2610.
For questions regarding ECF, you may call the Court’s Docket Section at 718-613-2610.
Phone
Direct to: Clerk
Communications with chambers must generally be submitted as ECF-filed letters with simultaneous service on all counsel.
Except as provided below, communications with chambers shall be by letter filed on ECF, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
Fax submissions to chambers are prohibited unless prior authorization is obtained, subject to listed exceptions.
With the exception of submissions related to guilty pleas, sentencings, or sealed/ex parte matters and requests, parties are not permitted to fax submissions without prior authorization.
Letter Fax
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredprior authorization
Telephone calls to chambers are allowed only for emergencies requiring immediate attention (subject to Paragraph D).
Except as set forth below in Paragraph (D), telephone calls to chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
The moving party must submit a pre-motion letter (max three pages) stating the motion basis and proposed briefing schedule.
To arrange a pre-motion conference, the moving party shall submit a letter not exceeding three (3) pages setting forth the basis for the motion and a proposed briefing schedule.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Pre-motion conference request letters are limited to three pages.
To arrange a pre-motion conference, the moving party shall submit a letter not exceeding three (3) pages setting forth the basis for the motion and a proposed briefing schedule.
Responses to pre-motion letters are limited to three pages due within three business days, and replies are barred absent specific authorization.
All parties so served shall submit a response not to exceed three (3) pages within three business days. Replies are not permitted unless specifically authorized.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Responses to pre-motion letters are capped at three pages.
All parties so served shall submit a response not to exceed three (3) pages within three business days.
Support and opposition memoranda on noticed motions are limited to 30 pages, excluding TOC, TOA, and exhibits.
Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions on notice are limited to 30 pages (excluding tables of contents and authorities and exhibits).
Memoranda at least 10 pages long must include a table of contents.
Memoranda of 10 pages or more shall contain a table of contents.
Document Type
Memorandum Of Law
Memoranda must use one-inch margins, double spacing, and 12-point font.
All memoranda must use one-inch margins, double spacing, and 12-point font.
In criminal cases, Assistant U.S. Attorneys must call chambers at 718-613-2180 when a new case is assigned so an initial pretrial conference can be scheduled.
Assistant United States Attorneys are responsible for informing chambers by calling the Case Manager Sandra Williams-Jackson at 718-613-2180 when a new case has been assigned to Judge Matsumoto. Upon such notification, an initial pretrial conference will be scheduled.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredwhen a new criminal case is assigned to Judge Matsumoto