Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 15 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery within 2 business days, by hand delivery. Chambers copies required for motions over 15 pages, due by noon second business day after filing.
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Discovery dispute motions require prior leave of Court unless specifically exempted.
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers' rule states these limits: 25 pages. Summary judgment motions limited to 25 pages and must comply with Local Rule 7-2.
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers' rule states these limits: 15 pages. Supporting Separate Statement limited to 15 pages; Responsive Separate Statement limited to 5 pages beyond opening statement.
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers' formatting rule includes binding three ring binder. Chambers copies must be 3-hole punched, not stapled.
The rule requires caption, case number, legal argument, and table of contents. Joint case management statements must be filed 7 days before initial and all subsequent case management conferences.
The rule requires caption, case number, proposed order, legal argument, and table of contents. Each motion must include a proposed order with relief sought, rationale, and citations; courtesy copy emailed to ygrpo@cand.uscourts.gov.
Parties may contact Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers' chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (510) 637-3540. No direct contact with judge or chambers staff; contact Courtroom Deputy instead.
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file unredacted to chambers. For administrative motions to seal, provide chambers copies of unredacted documents with proposed redactions highlighted; do not submit redacted versions.
Requests should be made at least 1 week in advance when this rule applies before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. The request must include reason for request and good cause. ADA claims must follow General Order 56 deadlines; extensions require 1-week advance notice and good cause.
Yes. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers requires bundling for covered papers. Summary judgment motions and oppositions must be provided in 3-ring binders with tabs; reply documents optional; habeas corpus and ERISA/Social Security cases exempt.
Yes. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Junior lawyers (6 or fewer years out of law school) arguing motions increase likelihood of oral argument.
Chambers copies required for motions over 15 pages, due by noon second business day after filing.
Chambers copies must be 3-hole punched, not stapled.
Chambers copies must include tabs between exhibits and fasten individual documents.
Junior lawyers (6 or fewer years out of law school) arguing motions increase likelihood of oral argument.
Summary judgment motions and oppositions must be provided in 3-ring binders with tabs; reply documents optional; habeas corpus and ERISA/Social Security cases exempt.
For administrative motions to seal, provide chambers copies of unredacted documents with proposed redactions highlighted; do not submit redacted versions.
Chambers copies not meeting requirements may be rejected and require re-submission.
For motions with voluminous citations, parties are encouraged to submit electronic chambers copies with hyperlinks on flash drives.
Joint case management statements must be filed 7 days before initial and all subsequent case management conferences.
Pro se litigants may file separate case management statements instead of joint statements.
Parties must be represented by lead trial counsel or authorized counsel at case management conferences; telephonic appearances are disfavored.
Each motion must include a proposed order with relief sought, rationale, and citations; courtesy copy emailed to ygrpo@cand.uscourts.gov.
Discovery dispute motions require prior leave of Court unless specifically exempted.
For deposition disputes involving obstruction or refusal to answer (non-privilege), arrange telephonic conference with Courtroom Deputy Aris Garcia at (510) 637-3540; court reporter must attend.
Discovery relief requests must be in one joint letter brief (max 4 pages, 2 per side) with meet-and-confer attestation.
Joint letter brief may cite limited legal authority for dispositive issues only; no declarations allowed; specific discovery excerpts may be attached.
Stipulated protective orders must include language about following Court's Standing Order for designation disputes requiring judicial intervention.
Pre-filing conference required before summary judgment motions.
Pre-filing letter must be submitted 7 business days before proposed conference date.
Opposition parties must respond to pre-filing letter within 3 business days.
Pre-filing conferences must be attended in person; remote appearances not permitted.
Pre-filing conferences typically scheduled Wednesdays or Fridays at 2:00 PM.
Summary judgment motions limited to 25 pages and must comply with Local Rule 7-2.
Only one summary judgment motion allowed per side without court leave.
Separate statement required for summary judgment motions, except for pro se plaintiffs.
Supporting Separate Statement limited to 15 pages; Responsive Separate Statement limited to 5 pages beyond opening statement.
Chambers copies encouraged in electronic format with hyperlinks to evidence.
Reply to motion limited to 15 pages, includes opposition to cross-motion, due 7 days after opposition.
Cross-motion for summary judgment limited to 25 pages, filed within opposition, due 14 days after motion.
Pro se employment actions must certify compliance with General Order 71 in summary judgment motion.