The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Meet and confer required before bringing matters to court, in person or videoconference
The rule requires judge name and case number. Plea documents must be lodged by noon day before hearing
Parties may contact Judge Guillermo Cabrera's chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. Letters to chambers are prohibited except as specified
Judge Guillermo Cabrera's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request, original date, and adversary position. Requests within 24 hours require a phone call. Deposition disputes require immediate meet and confer, then call chambers if unresolved
Chambers communication limited to administrative matters and discovery disputes
Letters to chambers are prohibited except as specified
Plea documents must be lodged by noon day before hearing
Meet and confer required before bringing matters to court, in person or videoconference
Deposition disputes require immediate meet and confer, then call chambers if unresolved
Discovery dispute email must include 3 proposed dates, neutral statement, and one-sentence positions
Discovery motion filing prohibited until pre-motion conference unless leave granted
Discovery disputes must be initiated within 30 days of triggering event
Deadlines cannot be extended by stipulation; requires leave of court with good cause