Judge Juan R. Sánchez
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (>50 pages)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Proposed New Dates
Must Include
- 1Adversary Position
- 2Reason For Request
- 3Opposition Status
- 4Number Of Previous Requests
- 5Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Original Date
- 3Proposed Rescheduled Date
Communication
Chambers
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Letter
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Phone
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Sidebar
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Detailed Drafting Rules
Motions and opposition briefs limited to 15 pages each.
Any motion and its supporting memorandum of law shall not total more than 15 pages. Opposition briefs shall not exceed 15 pages.
Chambers communication limited to scheduling and non-substantive matters only; no ex parte substantive communications allowed.
Judge Sánchez permits communications with chambers by telephone, letter, email, or facsimile regarding scheduling and other non-substantive matters only. Under no circumstances may any party or counsel communicate ex parte with any chambers personnel concerning substantive matters.
Direct to: Chambers
- HoursNot specified
- Status Inquiries
Contact Courtroom Deputy Nancy DeLisle for scheduling inquiries; law clerks may assist if unavailable but cannot provide legal advice.
Telephone and email inquiries should be directed to Judge Sánchez's Courtroom Deputy, Nancy DeLisle, at the contact information listed below. If Ms. DeLisle is unavailable, attorneys may speak to Judge Sánchez's law clerks regarding scheduling matters; however, law clerks may not provide advice to counsel.
Direct to: Chambers
- HoursNot specified
- Status Inquiries
Correspondence to chambers must include case name/number in subject line and be copied to all parties.
Correspondence directed to Judge Sánchez may be transmitted to chambers in hard copy, by facsimile, or by email to Chambers_of_Judge_Sanchez@paed.uscourts.gov, with a copy to Nancy_DeLisle@paed.uscourts.gov. Emails must include the Case Name and Case Number in the subject line. Written communications with chambers must be copied to all counsel and unrepresented parties.
Direct to: Chambers
- HoursNot specified
- Status Inquiries
All papers must use Times New Roman 12pt font, 1-inch margins, double-spaced.
All papers submitted to the Court shall be formatted in Times New Roman size 12 font with one-inch margins and double-spaced. Footnotes should also be in size 12 font.
Courtesy copies not required unless requested; encouraged for filings over 50 pages with tabbed exhibits.
Courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by chambers. Where a filing includes voluminous exhibits (i.e., over 50 pages), parties are encouraged to provide a courtesy copy of the filing to chambers with a tabbed set of exhibits.
Courtesy Copies Required
Logistics
Appearance
No specific formatting rules.
Reply briefs limited to 7 pages and must address only issues raised in opposition.
Replies shall not exceed seven pages and should address only issues raised in the opposition to the motion, without repeating arguments made in the initial brief.
Sur-replies require court permission and are limited to 5 pages.
A sur-reply may only be filed with permission of the Court upon good cause shown and may not exceed five pages.
Continuance requests must be made promptly by letter or email with copy to opposing counsel.
If good cause exists, a continuance must be sought as soon as possible. Requests for continuances should be directed to Judge Sánchez by letter and may be emailed to chambers with a copy to opposing counsel.
Letter
Counsel may call chambers during week before trial pool for guidance.
Counsel may call chambers during the week before the trial pool for guidance.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Hoursduring week before trial pool
Correspondence to Judge Sánchez must be copied to Nancy DeLisle.
Correspondence directed to Judge Sánchez may be transmitted to chambers in hard copy, by facsimile, or by email to Chambers_of_Judge_Sanchez@paed.uscourts.gov, and must be copied to Nancy_DeLisle@paed.uscourts.gov.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredmust be copied to Nancy_DeLisle@paed.uscourts.gov
Sidebar conferences discouraged; resolve issues at final pretrial conference.
Judge Sánchez discourages sidebar conferences; issues should be resolved at the final pretrial conference.
Sidebar
- Status Inquiries
Trial matters must be raised during specified times: 8-9 AM, breaks, lunch, or after jury dismissal.
Any matter arising during trial must be brought to the judge’s attention between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., during breaks, at lunchtime, or after the jury is dismissed for the day.
Chambers
- Hours8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, during breaks, at lunchtime, or after jury dismissal
Email scheduling allowed with deputy; continuance requests must be motions with proposed orders.
In criminal cases, counsel may communicate with Judge Sánchez’s Courtroom Deputy, Nancy DeLisle, by email regarding scheduling matters at Nancy_DeLisle@paed.uscourts.gov; however, requests for a continuance of any court proceeding or an extension of any case management deadline must be directed to Judge Sánchez by motion with proposed order.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
All chambers communications must be copied to all counsel.
Communications with chambers should be copied to all counsel.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredmust be copied to all counsel
Chambers communications are limited to scheduling and non-substantive matters; ex parte substantive communications are prohibited.
Judge Sánchez permits communications with chambers by telephone, letter, email, or facsimile regarding scheduling and other non-substantive matters only. Under no circumstances may any party or counsel communicate ex parte with any chambers personnel concerning substantive matters.
Direct to: Chambers
Email inquiries should be directed to Courtroom Deputy Nancy DeLisle.
Telephone and email inquiries should be directed to Judge Sánchez's Courtroom Deputy, Nancy DeLisle, at the contact information listed below.
Direct to: Chambers
Continuance and extension requests must be submitted by letter to Judge Sánchez.
Requests for a continuance of any court proceeding or an extension of any case management deadline must be directed to Judge Sánchez by letter.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
Emails to chambers must include case name and case number in the subject line.
Emails must include the Case Name and Case Number in the subject line.
Direct to: Chambers
Written communications to chambers must be copied to all counsel and unrepresented parties.
Written communications with chambers must be copied to all counsel and unrepresented parties.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
Extension requests may be submitted via email, fax, or hard copy letter.
Requests for extensions of case management deadlines may be submitted by letter sent via email, facsimile, or hard copy
Direct to: Chambers
Discovery disputes require emailing a letter to chambers requesting a phone conference and certifying good faith resolution efforts.
In the event the parties are unable to resolve a discovery dispute on their own, counsel should request a telephone conference with Judge Sánchez by emailing a letter to chambers briefly outlining the nature of the dispute. The letter must certify that counsel have made a good faith effort to resolve the issue themselves.
Direct to: Chambers
Settlement requires immediate notification to chambers and dismissal request per Local Rule 41.1.
Upon reaching a settlement, counsel must notify Judge Sánchez's chambers immediately and request dismissal of the action pursuant to Local Rule of Civil Procedure 41.1.
Direct to: Chambers
Motions and opposition briefs are limited to 15 pages each, with specific formatting requirements.
Page Limits & Formatting: Any motion and its supporting memorandum of law shall not total more than 15 pages. Opposition briefs shall not exceed 15 pages. In those rare instances in which counsel believes additional pages are necessary, counsel should seek leave to exceed the page limit by motion. All papers submitted to the Court shall be formatted in Times New Roman size 12 font with one-inch margins and double-spaced. Footnotes should also be in size 12 font.
Courtesy copies encouraged for filings with exhibits over 50 pages; tabbed exhibits should be included.
Courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by chambers. Where a filing includes voluminous exhibits (i.e., over 50 pages), parties are encouraged to provide a courtesy copy of the filing to chambers with a tabbed set of exhibits.
Courtesy Copies Required
Logistics
Appearance
No specific formatting rules.
Reply briefs limited to 7 pages and must be filed within 7 days after opposition.
Reply briefs may be submitted without leave of Court in support of a motion for summary judgment or other dispositive motion, and with the Court's permission in support of non-dispositive motions. Replies shall not exceed seven pages and should address only issues raised in the opposition to the motion, without repeating arguments made in the initial brief. Replies shall be submitted no later than seven days after the opposition is filed.
Sur-replies require court permission and are limited to 5 pages.
A sur-reply may only be filed with permission of the Court upon good cause shown and may not exceed five pages.
Continuance requests should be by letter (not formal motion), may be emailed to chambers, and must include opposing counsel's position.
Requests for continuances should be directed to Judge Sánchez by letter and may be emailed to chambers with a copy to opposing counsel. A formal motion is not required. The party requesting a continuance must present the position of opposing counsel.
Direct to: Chambers
Courtroom technology requests should be directed to the Courtroom Technology department via email or phone.
Requests concerning courtroom technology should be directed to the Courtroom Technology department at PAEDml_Courtroom_Technology@paed.uscourts.gov or 267-299-7102.
Direct to: Chambers
Joint requested points for charge and verdict slip must be emailed to chambers in Microsoft Word format in addition to being filed on the docket.
The joint requested points for charge and joint verdict slip shall be filed on the docket, one instruction per page in sequence, and shall be sent by email to Chambers_of_Judge_Sanchez@paed.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word format. An email to chambers does not constitute filing.
Direct to: Chambers
Counsel may call chambers for guidance during the week before the trial pool.
Counsel may call chambers during the week before the trial pool for guidance.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
Criminal case scheduling matters may be emailed to Courtroom Deputy, but continuance/extension requests must be by motion with proposed order.
In criminal cases, counsel may communicate with Judge Sánchez's Courtroom Deputy, Nancy DeLisle, by email regarding scheduling matters at Nancy_DeLisle@paed.uscourts.gov; however, requests for a continuance of any court proceeding or an extension of any case management deadline must be directed to Judge Sánchez by motion with proposed order.
Direct to: Chambers
Correspondence to Judge Sánchez may be by hard copy, fax, or email; must copy Courtroom Deputy and all counsel.
Correspondence directed to Judge Sánchez may be transmitted to chambers in hard copy, by facsimile, or by email to Chambers_of_Judge_Sanchez@paed.uscourts.gov, and must be copied to Nancy_DeLisle@paed.uscourts.gov. Communications with chambers should be copied to all counsel.
Direct to: Chambers
Plea papers may be emailed to chambers at specified addresses, but must also be filed on the docket.
Plea papers may be transmitted to chambers in hard copy or by email to Chambers_of_Judge_Sanchez@paed.uscourts.gov, with a copy to Nancy_DeLisle@paed.uscourts.gov. Parties must also file plea memoranda on the docket.
Direct to: Chambers
Form must be emailed to chambers one day before Rule 16 conference
Email this form to Chambers no later than one day before the Rule 16 Conference
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredone day before Rule 16 Conference
Joint Rule 16 Conference Information Report must be emailed to chambers at least one day before the Rule 16 conference.
Email this form to Chambers no later than one day before the Rule 16 Conference chambers_of_judge_sanchez@paed.uscourts.gov
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredone day before the Rule 16 Conference