Judge Andrew G. Schopler
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Emergency Nature
Communication
Chambers
In Person
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Email chambers with digital verdict forms, voir dire questions, and jury instructions.
The parties must email chambers (efile_schopler@casd.uscourts.gov) a Microsoft Word or similar digital version of the verdict forms, voir dire questions, and jury instructions.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Sidebar conferences discouraged; address issues at pretrial conference or motions in limine.
Sidebar conferences are strongly discouraged. Counsel should proactively address evidentiary issues at the final pretrial conference or in motions in limine. For unforeseen issues arising during trial, counsel should raise the matter with the Court in the morning before the jury arrives, during breaks, or after the jury is released for the day.
In Person
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries