Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Johnson, Moira S.'s rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Johnson, Moira S.?

Courtesy copies are required for emergency. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Emergency motions are heard M-F 9:15am; add to sign-in sheet after 8:45am on motion date, provide clerk original notice and courtesy copy of motion.

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Does Judge Johnson, Moira S. require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Johnson, Moira S.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Initial CMCs are held Wednesdays at 9:30am; FCMCs are held Wednesdays at 10:00am, 10:30am, and 11:00am.

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What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Johnson, Moira S.?

Judge Johnson, Moira S.'s rule states these limits: 15 pages. Briefs are limited to 15 pages (unless leave granted) and must use Times New Roman 12pt double-spaced formatting.

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What must be included with default motion filings before Judge Johnson, Moira S.?

The rule requires proposed order. Default motions must include original notice of motion, original motion, summons copy, return of summons copy, attorney's certificate, military affidavit (if individual), and proposed draft order.

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What must be included with petition to approve settlement filings before Judge Johnson, Moira S.?

The rule requires caption. Settlements involving minors, disabled persons, wrongful death, or survival actions require a written Petition to Approve Settlement.

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How may parties contact Judge Johnson, Moira S.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Johnson, Moira S.'s chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email law.calfec@cookcountyil.gov. Chambers email is law.calfec@cookcountyil.gov; all phone calls to chambers must be conducted in person.

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Does Judge Johnson, Moira S. require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Johnson, Moira S. requires bundling for covered papers. Contested motions require a briefing schedule order; materials must be delivered in one package for oral argument. Forum Non Conveniens motions get written decision, no oral argument.

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Is electronic filing required before Judge Johnson, Moira S.?

Electronic filing is permitted for the covered filings. Routine motions are presented M-F 9:00am; in-person submissions are left in the designated bin in courtroom 2201.

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What rule applies to service for fcmc motion before Judge Johnson, Moira S.?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Motions presented at FCMC require notice to opposing counsel and addition to the bench sheet by Monday 11:00am.

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Complete rules summary for Judge Johnson, Moira S.

Chambers email is law.calfec@cookcountyil.gov; all phone calls to chambers must be conducted in person.

Initial CMCs are held Wednesdays at 9:30am; FCMCs are held Wednesdays at 10:00am, 10:30am, and 11:00am.

Motions presented at FCMC require notice to opposing counsel and addition to the bench sheet by Monday 11:00am.

Routine motions are presented M-F 9:00am; in-person submissions are left in the designated bin in courtroom 2201.

Routine motions may be submitted via email to law.calfec@cookcountvil.gov; notice of motion must state the submission email address.

Contested routine motions require notice to opposing counsel, submission of objection form to Courtroom 2201 at least 12 hours in advance, and spindling as a regular motion.

Agreed HIPPA orders may be brought to court during session or submitted via email to law.calfec@cookcountyil.gov.

Emergency motions are heard M-F 9:15am; add to sign-in sheet after 8:45am on motion date, provide clerk original notice and courtesy copy of motion.

Default motions must include original notice of motion, original motion, summons copy, return of summons copy, attorney's certificate, military affidavit (if individual), and proposed draft order.

Regular motions are heard M, Tu, Th, F 9:30am; spindled via Odyssey get 9:30am date. Properly served motions may piggyback on status calls at 10:00, 10:15, 10:45am; no spindling for those times.

Contested motions require a briefing schedule order; materials must be delivered in one package for oral argument. Forum Non Conveniens motions get written decision, no oral argument.

Moving parties must provide complete courtesy copies (all briefs, pleadings, exhibits, deposition transcripts) to the law clerk at Clerk Status; mail and basket drop-off are prohibited. Non-compliance can result in motion being stricken.

Briefs are limited to 15 pages (unless leave granted) and must use Times New Roman 12pt double-spaced formatting.

Pre-trial conferences are held Mon/Fri afternoons by agreement; schedule via email to law.calfec@cookcountyil.gov; memoranda due 3 days prior.

Settlements involving minors, disabled persons, wrongful death, or survival actions require a written Petition to Approve Settlement.

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