Judge Alex G. Tse
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings
Not Required
Filings (All filings)
Upon Request
Communication
Videoconference
Chambers
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Exhibits should be filed in searchable OCR format when possible
All exhibits should be filed in a searchable OCR format when possible.
Discovery disputes require in-person or videoconference meet and confer
Upon the development of an impasse, the parties must first meet and confer. Counsel for each party must meet and confer in person or by videoconference. A mere exchange of letters, e-mails, or telephone calls does not satisfy the meet and confer requirement.
Videoconference
Joint statement for discovery disputes limited to 5 pages, 12-point font
the parties shall prepare a joint statement of not more than five pages (12-point or greater font) stating the following:
Privilege logs must include specific document information and privilege basis.
Privilege logs must contain the following: • the title and description of the document, including the number of pages or Bates- number range; • the subject matter addressed in the document; • the identity and position of its author; • the identity and position of all addressees and recipients; • the date the document was prepared and, if different, the date on which it was sent to or shared with persons other than its author; and • the basis for the claim that the document is privileged or protected.
Document Type
Privilege Log
In emergencies, parties may seek judicial intervention after good-faith attempts and email notification.
In true emergencies, any party may, after exhausting good-faith attempts to resolve disputed issues, seek judicial intervention under Civil Local Rule 37-1(b) by contacting Judge Tse through his courtroom deputy. Before calling, the parties must first send a short email describing the nature of the dispute to agtcrd@cand.uscourts.gov. If the judge is unavailable, the deposition shall proceed with objections noted for the record.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Required
- Hours
- Status Inquiries
The emailed stipulation or proposed order must be in Word format.
Any stipulation or proposed order in a case subject to e-filing should, in addition to being e-filed, be submitted by email to agtpo@cand.uscourts.gov as a Word document on the same day the document is e-filed.
DOCX
The proposed-order email address is restricted to that stated submission purpose unless the Court directs otherwise.
This email address should be used only for this stated purpose unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Direct to: Chambers
For scheduling matters, chambers may be contacted by phone at the listed number.
For scheduling questions, please contact Judge Tse’s Courtroom Deputy, Stephen Ybarra, at (415) 522-3694 or agtcrd@cand.uscourts.gov.
Exhibits should be filed in searchable OCR format when possible.
All exhibits should be filed in a searchable OCR format when possible.
Discovery joint statements are limited to five pages.
the parties shall prepare a joint statement of not more than five pages (12-point or greater font) stating the following:
Discovery joint statements must use at least 12-point font.
the parties shall prepare a joint statement of not more than five pages (12-point or greater font) stating the following:
Privilege logs must include specified identifying, distribution, date, subject, and privilege-basis details.
Privilege logs must contain the following: • the title and description of the document, including the number of pages or Bates- number range; • the subject matter addressed in the document; • the identity and position of its author; • the identity and position of all addressees and recipients; • the date the document was prepared and, if different, the date on which it was sent to or shared with persons other than its author; and • the basis for the claim that the document is privileged or protected.
Document Type
Privilege Log
In true emergencies, parties may seek judicial intervention by contacting chambers through the courtroom deputy after good-faith meet-and-confer efforts are exhausted.
In true emergencies, any party may, after exhausting good-faith attempts to resolve disputed issues, seek judicial intervention under Civil Local Rule 37-1(b) by contacting Judge Tse through his courtroom deputy.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredafter_exhausting_good_faith_attempts_to_resolve_disputed_issues
Before calling chambers in an emergency deposition dispute, parties must first send a short explanatory email to the specified chambers address.
Before calling, the parties must first send a short email describing the nature of the dispute to agtcrd@cand.uscourts.gov.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredbefore_calling
Parties must immediately notify chambers via email if case settles before scheduled settlement conference.
The parties must notify chambers immediately, at agtsettlement@cand.uscourts.gov, if their case settles prior to the date set for the settlement conference.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Required
- Hours
- Status Inquiries