Judge Lee G. Dunst
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (All filings)
Upon Request
Filings
Not Required
Filings (Opposition)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Original Date
- 3Number Of Previous Requests
- 4Adversary Position
- 5Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 6Proposed New Dates
- 7Affects Other Dates
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Original Date
- 3Number Of Previous Requests
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Letter Fax
Chambers
Chambers
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Telephone calls to chambers are generally prohibited except for emergencies; pro se parties must call the Pro Se Office instead.
Telephone calls to Chambers are GENERALLY PROHIBITED and permitted only in EMERGENCY situations requiring IMMEDIATE attention in civil cases, or as otherwise ordered by the Court. Any telephone requests for (1) assistance during the course of a deposition, or (2) adjournment requests in extraordinary circumstances must comply with the specific rules set forth below. Additionally, it is the Court's strong preference that counsel for all parties in civil cases be on the line for any calls to Chambers. Parties appearing pro se should not call Chambers, but rather should call the Court's Pro Se Office at (631) 712-6060 with any questions. Telephone calls regarding criminal matters are permitted and should be directed to the Courtroom Deputy at (631) 712-5765.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Faxes to chambers are not permitted.
Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.
Letter Fax
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Emails to chambers are generally prohibited except for specific purposes (Rule II.F matters, ex parte settlement statements per Rule V.C., or as directed by Court).
Emails to Chambers are GENERALLY PROHIBITED and permitted ONLY (1) to notify Chambers of the matters described in Rule II.F set forth below, (2) to submit ex parte settlement statements consistent with Rule V.C. set forth below, or (3) as otherwise specifically directed by the Court.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
All letters to the Court must be filed via ECF; correspondence between parties unrelated to motions should not be filed.
All letters sent to the Court must be filed via ECF (as set forth below), unless otherwise directed by the Court. Copies of correspondence between the parties should not be sent to the Court or filed via ECF if unrelated to a motion for relief.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
Parties must notify chambers by email upon settlement or when recusal grounds arise.
A party or the parties should notify chambers by email if any of the following events occur: the parties have reached a settlement; or any party has reason to believe that that there may be grounds that Judge Dunst should be recused from any pending civil or criminal matter due to (a) his direct or indirect involvement in the matter, or (b) for any other reason that has come to a party's attention.
Direct to: Chambers
Parties must contact chambers immediately by telephone for material deposition disputes requiring immediate intervention.
the parties are directed to contact Chambers immediately by telephone with counsel for the parties and the court reporter on the line.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
Parties may not discontinue a deposition without first attempting to contact the Court.
Under no circumstances may the parties discontinue the deposition without first attempting to contact the Court.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
Letter motions and oppositions are limited to 5 pages each, exclusive of attachments; opposition due within 10 business days.
Letter motions may not exceed five (5) pages in length, exclusive of attachments. A response in opposition may not exceed five (5) pages in length, exclusive of attachments, and must be filed within ten (10) business days after the motion is filed.
Pre-motion conference letter (max 3 pages) required before filing any dispositive motion.
Pre-Motion Conference. A letter motion (not to exceed three (3) pages) requesting a pre-motion conference is required before any dispositive motion may be filed.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Opening and opposition memoranda limited to 20 pages; reply memoranda limited to 8 pages.
Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions on notice are limited to twenty (20) pages, and reply memoranda are limited to eight (8) pages.
Page limits for memoranda exclude tables of contents and authorities.
The page limitations are exclusive of tables of contents and authorities.
Memoranda must comply with Local Civil Rule 11.1(b) on typeface, margins, and spacing.
All memoranda of law shall comply with Local Rule Civil Rule 11.1(b) regarding typeface, margins and spacing.