Judge Robert M. Illman
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings
Not Required
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Discovery disputes require meet and confer, then joint letter (max 5 pages) within 5 business days
In lieu of filing formal discovery motions, lead trial counsel for the parties shall meet and confer in a good faith effort to resolve the matter. Within five (5) business days of the meet and confer session, the parties shall file a detailed joint letter. It shall not exceed five (5) pages, excluding the cover page, without prior leave of court.
Emergency discovery contact: Ms. Knudson at 707-445-3612 or rmicrd@cand.uscourts.gov
In emergencies during discovery events (e.g., depositions), the court is available pursuant to Civil L.R. 37-1(b). Any party seeking court intervention during a discovery event must contact Judge Illman’s Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Ms. Knudson, at 707-445-3612, or rmicrd@cand.uscourts.gov prior to filing any documents.
Discovery dispute joint letters must be filed within 5 business days and are limited to 5 pages (excluding cover page).
Within five (5) business days of the meet and confer session, the parties shall file a detailed joint letter. It shall not exceed five (5) pages, excluding the cover page, without prior leave of court.
Written request for telephonic conference on discovery disputes may include declaration exhibits not exceeding 7 pages.
the moving party shall file a written request for a telephonic conference for the purpose of enforcing the court's meet and confer requirement, or for the court to fashion an alternative procedure. The written request shall include a declaration which explains any attempt with the standing order. The moving party may attach exhibits to the declaration, not to exceed seven (7) pages.
For emergency discovery intervention, contact chambers by phone or email before filing documents.
Any party seeking court intervention during a discovery event must contact Judge Illman's Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Ms. Knudson, at 707-445-3612, or rmicrd@cand.uscourts.gov prior to filing any documents.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
Proposed orders must be emailed in MS Word format; email address is restricted to proposed orders only.
Proposed orders should be emailed in MS Word format to rmipo@cand.uscourts.gov. This address is to be used only for proposed orders unless otherwise directed.
DOCX
Proposed orders must be emailed to rmipo@cand.uscourts.gov; contact restricted to proposed orders only.
Proposed orders should be emailed in MS Word format to rmipo@cand.uscourts.gov. This address is to be used only for proposed orders unless otherwise directed.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice RequiredFor proposed orders only unless otherwise directed
- Status Inquiries