The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Joseph F. Leeson, Jr.. Courtesy copies should not be provided to chambers unless specifically required
Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for discovery. Discovery disputes must be addressed by counsel before requesting court intervention, with certification of good faith efforts.
Judge Joseph F. Leeson, Jr.'s rule states these limits: 10 pages. Reply briefs are limited to 10 pages.
Judge Joseph F. Leeson, Jr.'s rule states these limits: 5 pages. Sur-reply briefs (with permission) are limited to 5 pages.
Judge Joseph F. Leeson, Jr.'s formatting rule includes file format docx and attachments must be in word or pdf format. Email attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format
The rule requires certificate of conference. Certificate of concurrence or non-concurrence must be attached to motion to seal.
The rule requires proposed order. Each motion must include a proposed order.
Parties may contact Judge Joseph F. Leeson, Jr.'s chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. Chambers communication allowed only for scheduling and non-substantive matters via email, phone, letter, or fax
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Joseph F. Leeson, Jr.. Confidentiality orders require detailed explanation of injury and specific categories of protected information.
Judge Joseph F. Leeson, Jr.'s rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request, original date, number of previous requests, previous requests granted or denied, and adversary position. Extension requests require conference with opposing counsel; unopposed requests via joint stipulation, opposed as motions.
Oral argument must be requested by letter or in motion/responsive pleading.
Certificate of concurrence or non-concurrence must be attached to motion to seal.
Each motion must include a proposed order.
All motions must include a Certificate of Concurrence or Non-Concurrence.
Courtesy copy policy mentioned but no specific requirements provided.
Chambers communication allowed only for scheduling and non-substantive matters via email, phone, letter, or fax
Email attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format
Proposed orders must be formatted for Judge's signature without the word 'proposed'.
No ex parte communication with chambers personnel about substantive matters
Telephone inquiries should be directed to civil or criminal deputy
Attorneys may speak to law clerks about scheduling if deputy unavailable, but clerks cannot give advice
Emails to chambers do not constitute official filings
Stipulations and consent decrees may use electronic signatures
Stipulations are not effective until approved by the Court
Stipulations should be sent by email or fax to chambers with proposed order
Stipulations should not be sent to the Clerk of Court
Approved stipulations are forwarded to Clerk for filing and dissemination
Telephone conferences scheduled at Court's discretion for scheduling or discovery disputes
In civil cases, moving party counsel initiates telephone conferences through Civil Deputy Clerk
In criminal cases, USAO initiates telephone conferences through Criminal Deputy Clerk
Courtesy copies should not be provided to chambers unless specifically required
All trials and proceedings held at Allentown courthouse, Courtroom C, Third Floor
Judge's courtroom is not electronic
Requests for courtroom technology approval should be directed to Criminal/Courtroom Deputy Clerk
Counsel must arrange approved electronic equipment in courtroom
Paper filings must be 8.5 x 11 inches and substantially comply with formatting requirements.
Filings must be on white paper of good quality, except for covers and dividers.
Font must be at least 12 pt Times New Roman, text double-spaced, margins at least 1 inch, all pages numbered.
Printed material must appear on only one side of each page.
Exceptions to formatting rules require motion and good cause, except for pro se litigants.