Judge John Kevin Holbrook

Applies to

Notice of appearance

Upon being retained, counsel must promptly file a written entry of appearance unless the appearance is apparent from filed pleadings.

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Pleading

Pleadings must state counsel's office and mailing addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and email address.

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Withdrawal motion

Counsel seeking to withdraw must generally use a written motion and notice and serve a copy of the motion on the client; for good cause, the Court may permit an oral withdrawal motion if the litigant's interests are not adversely affected.

Deadline

5 business days

Motions, other than those permitted to be filed ex parte, must be filed with the appropriate county Clerk by closing time five business days before the motion docket.

Deadline

2 business days

Responses to motions must be filed in the Clerk's office two business days before the motion docket.

An emailed or faxed motion is not recognized until the original is received and entered in the record by the appropriate Circuit Clerk.

Deadline

5 business days

Applies to

Motion

Motions, other than those permitted to be filed ex parte, must be delivered to opposing counsel by closing time five business days before the motion docket.

Once having entered appearance, counsel shall remain of record, unless relieved of responsibilities by the Court upon written motion and notice (with copy of said motion served on the client), until expiration of the time for filing a notice of appeal after the entry of a final judgment or order. For good cause shown, the Court may permit oral motions to withdraw so long as the interests of the litigant are not adversely affected.

Counsel must transmit a courtesy copy to opposing counsel.

Contact

Email to chambers

Parties may email motions to the Circuit Judge before the hearing for informational purposes, but the Court will not recognize them until the original is received and entered in the record.

The filing party must direct any motion withdrawal or remand, or hearing cancellation, to the Circuit Judge and the Clerk, and it must be agreed to by all.

Anyone seeking a remote proceeding must consult the Circuit Judges Office, Circuit Clerk, and other party or counsel at least five business days beforehand, unless the Circuit Judge deviates from the timeline in the interests of justice.