Judge Daniel P. O'Brien
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- Chambers Drop Off • Before Hearing
- Chambers Drop Off • Upon Filing
Filings >= 3 pages
Binding: Tabbed Three Ring
Motions In Limine Motions
Summary Judgment Motions
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Court-wideClerk
Phone
Court-wideDocument Format Requirements1 rule
Each tab must pair a motion in limine with its corresponding response rather than using separate binders for each side.
Each tab should include a motion and the corresponding response, not separate binders from both sides.
Document Filing Requirements1 rule
To schedule a motion, file a praecipe for an available motion-call date and comply with court-rule notice requirements.
To schedule a motion, please file a praecipe for any available motion call date and follow the court rules for notice requirements.
Document Type
Motion
Filing & Service rules
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Judge’s copies must be submitted to chambers.
JUDGE'S COPIES ARE NOW REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS.
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The binder must reach chambers by noon on the Monday before the motions hearing.
The binder must be submitted to chambers by no later than 12:00pm on the Monday before the motions are scheduled to be heard.
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When three or more motions in limine are filed, the parties must submit a tabbed binder containing judge’s copies of the motions and corresponding responses.
Upon the filing of three or more motions in limine, Judge O’Brien will require the parties to submit a tabbed binder with the judge’s copies of the motions and corresponding responses.
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Judge’s copies must be submitted to chambers for a motion for summary disposition.
JUDGE’S COPIES ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS.
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The motions-in-limine binder must reach chambers by noon on the Monday before the scheduled hearing.
The binder must be submitted to chambers by no later than 12:00pm on the Monday before the motions are scheduled to be heard.
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Judge’s copies are not required for non-dispositive motions.
Judge’s copies are not required for non-dispositive motions.
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Judge’s copies are not required for non-dispositive motions.
Judge’s copies are not required for non-dispositive motions.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
For three or more motions in limine, each binder tab must contain a motion and its corresponding response; the parties must not submit separate binders.
Upon the filing of three or more motions in limine, Judge O’Brien will require the parties to submit a tabbed binder with the judge’s copies of the motions and corresponding responses. Each tab should include a motion and the corresponding response, not separate binders from both sides.
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After three or more motions in limine are filed, the parties must submit a tabbed binder containing the judge’s copies of the motions and responses.
Upon the filing of three or more motions in limine, Judge O’Brien will require the parties to submit a tabbed binder with the judge’s copies of the motions and corresponding responses.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
After a timely motion for summary disposition is filed, the court will issue a schedule setting the response, optional reply, and hearing dates.
Upon the timely filing of a motion for summary disposition, the court will issue a briefing scheduling order with dates for response, optional reply, and hearing date.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Motion call is held every Wednesday beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Judge O’Brien’s motion call is held every Wednesday morning beginning at 8:30am.
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Motion call is conducted remotely by Zoom unless otherwise requested.
Motion call is conducted remotely via zoom (meeting ID 248-858-7960) unless otherwise requested.
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Requests for an in-person hearing should be directed to chambers by email.
*If you would like to request a matter be heard in person, please direct your request to DPOchambers@oaklandcountymi.gov.
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Email chambers for assistance with Zoom connection issues.
If you have any issues with connecting to zoom, email DPOchambers@oaklandcountymi.gov for assistance.
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Email chambers for assistance with Zoom connection issues.
If you have any issues with connecting to zoom, email DPOchambers@oakgov.com for assistance.
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Requests to have a matter heard in person must be emailed to chambers.
*If you would like to request a matter be heard in person, please direct your request to DPOchambers@oakgov.com.
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Other inquiries may be submitted by telephone or email to chambers.
For all other inquiries, please either call chambers OR email DPOchambers@oakgov.com.
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