Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 50 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery when requested, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies not required unless requested; encouraged for filings over 50 pages with tabbed exhibits.
Judge Juan R. Sánchez's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Final pretrial conference held at least 30 days after discovery closes and during week before trial.
Judge Juan R. Sánchez's rule states these limits: 15 pages. Motions and opposition briefs limited to 15 pages each.
Judge Juan R. Sánchez's rule states these limits: 7 pages. Reply briefs limited to 7 pages and must address only issues raised in opposition.
Judge Juan R. Sánchez's formatting rule includes times new roman font, 12 point type, double spacing and margins top 1 inches, bottom 1 inches, left 1 inches, right 1 inches. All papers must use Times New Roman 12pt font, 1-inch margins, double-spaced.
The rule requires record citation format. Record citations must include exhibit, page, and line numbers.
The rule requires statement of undisputed facts. Summary judgment motions require separate statement of undisputed material facts in numbered paragraphs.
Parties may contact Judge Juan R. Sánchez's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. Chambers communication limited to scheduling and non-substantive matters only; no ex parte substantive communications allowed.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Juan R. Sánchez. Process: file unredacted to clerk and file unredacted to chambers. Sealed documents must comply with Local Rule 5.1.2, Section 6 and require a motion for leave to file under seal.
Judge Juan R. Sánchez's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request and proposed new dates. Continuance or extension requests must be submitted by letter to Judge Sánchez.
Motions and opposition briefs limited to 15 pages each.
Chambers communication limited to scheduling and non-substantive matters only; no ex parte substantive communications allowed.
Contact Courtroom Deputy Nancy DeLisle for scheduling inquiries; law clerks may assist if unavailable but cannot provide legal advice.
Continuance or extension requests must be submitted by letter to Judge Sánchez.
Correspondence to chambers must include case name/number in subject line and be copied to all parties.
Stipulations and consent decrees must be signed by all counsel; electronic signatures permitted per Local Rule 7.4(b).
Sealed documents must comply with Local Rule 5.1.2, Section 6 and require a motion for leave to file under seal.
Highly sensitive documents require compliance with January 22, 2021 Standing Order procedures.
All papers must use Times New Roman 12pt font, 1-inch margins, double-spaced.
Record citations must include exhibit, page, and line numbers.
Courtesy copies not required unless requested; encouraged for filings over 50 pages with tabbed exhibits.
Summary judgment motions require separate statement of undisputed material facts in numbered paragraphs.
Factual assertions in summary judgment statements must cite specific record portions with exhibit, page, and line numbers.
Opposition to summary judgment requires separate statement responding to moving party's numbered paragraphs.
Opposition must cite specific record portions when asserting genuine disputes in summary judgment.
Opposition must include enumerated paragraphs of additional facts precluding summary judgment.
Uncontroverted facts in moving party's statement are deemed admitted.
Entire deposition transcript must be submitted when using deposition testimony as exhibit.
Reply briefs allowed without leave for summary judgment and dispositive motions; permission required for non-dispositive.
Reply briefs limited to 7 pages and must address only issues raised in opposition.
Reply briefs must be filed within 7 days of opposition filing.
Sur-replies require court permission and are limited to 5 pages.
Continuance requests strongly disfavored and require good cause in civil cases.
Continuance requests must be made promptly by letter or email with copy to opposing counsel.
Formal motion not required for continuances; must present opposing counsel's position.
Cell phones and electronic devices must be turned off before entering courtroom; recording/photographs prohibited.
Food, drink, and gum prohibited in courtroom; personal water bottles allowed on floor.
Counsel must dress professionally, maintain dignified conduct, and address all remarks to the Court.
Counsel must maintain professional demeanor, avoid familiarity, and not react to witness testimony.
Counsel must rise and address the Court as “Your Honor.”