Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (>20 pages)
Required
Adjournments
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Chambers
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Filings with more than 3 exhibits must have tabbed exhibits.
If a filing has more than three (3) exhibits, the exhibits must be tabbed.
Chambers communication limited to scheduling; no legal advice or unauthorized letters/faxes/emails.
Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only for scheduling or calendaring motion hearings or as otherwise authorized by the Court. Court personnel are prohibited from interpreting orders, discussing the merits of a case, or giving legal advice, including advice on procedural matters. Letters, faxes, and emails are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the Court.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredas_authorized_by_court
- Status Inquiries
Motion hearings are generally scheduled on Fridays at 1:30 p.m.
Motion hearing dates are generally set on Fridays at 1:30 p.m.
Separate statements must use two-column format with specific content requirements.
The separate statement must be in a two-column format with the moving party providing in numerical sequence the undisputed material facts in the first column followed by the evidence citation that establishes those undisputed facts. In opposition, the opposing party shall indicate in the second column whether the fact is 'disputed' or 'undisputed.' If disputed, the opposing party must state in the second column, directly opposite the fact in dispute, the reasons for the dispute and cite the evidence that supports the position that the fact is controverted.
Summary judgment separate statements limited to 15 pages.
Absent leave of court, separate statements shall be limited to 15 pages and must comply with the font requirements of Civil Local Rule 5.1.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages via mail/courier.
Courtesy copies of filings that exceed 20 pages in length, including attachments and exhibits, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 2(e) of the Electronic Case Filing Administrative Policies and Procedures via United States Postal Service mail, courier, or delivery to the Clerk’s Office.
Courtesy Copies Required
Logistics
Courtesy copies must include CM/ECF document header on each page.
The courtesy copy shall contain the CM/ECF document header on the top of each page.
Courtesy copies should be double-sided but single-sided accepted.
The Court prefers courtesy copies to be printed double-sided, but will accept single-sided.
Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages; attachments also limited to 10 pages.
Absent leave of court, each motion in limine and each opposition thereto shall be limited to ten pages in length. Attachments to any motion in limine or opposition thereto shall also be limited to ten pages in length.