Judge Patrick J. Gallagher

Applies to

File removal request

A written request to remove a file must state the case caption and number, destination, reason, and date and time of removal.

Applies to

Motion for leave to withdraw

After appearing, an attorney may withdraw only with court leave for good cause, after filing a written motion that is served on the client and includes the client's address and method of service.

Applies to

Poverty affidavit

A poverty affidavit must explain why costs cannot be prepaid and remains subject to court review at any stage.

A file removed from the Clerk's Office must be returned within 24 hours of removal.

If a fax is sent without the required cover-page information, the Clerk may file it or place it among failed documents, in which case it is not considered filed.

Unless the Court orders otherwise, a missing exhibit must be filed separately within five days after fax transmission; failure may result in the Court striking the document or exhibit.

After counsel appears, filed documents and court orders must be served on designated counsel of record.

Applies to

Motion for leave to withdraw

Counsel seeking leave to withdraw must serve the client with a copy of the motion.

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Missing exhibit filing

A separately filed missing exhibit must be served in accordance with the rules governing service of pleadings.

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Action or proceeding

Filing fees set by the Court's schedule are required, but costs are waived if indigency is found after the required affidavit is reviewed by a Judge or Magistrate.

Fee

$975

Applies to

Civil jury demand

A civil jury demand requires a $975 deposit when filed, unless indigency is found or the Court orders otherwise; failure to pay timely waives a jury trial.

Deposits and advance fee or cost payments may be returned only by court order, within thirty after the case concludes, on the posting party's motion.