How may parties contact Southern District of California?

Judge Andrew G. Schopler: The parties must immediately notify the Court and assigned Magistrate Judge when a case settles. Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.: The rule lists email efile_simmons@casd.uscourts.gov. Proposed orders must be emailed in Word format to specific address with case info in subject line. Magistrate Judge Jill L. Burkhardt: Letters, faxes, or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Southern District of California Communication (2026)

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties must immediately notify the Court and assigned Magistrate Judge when a case settles.

If a case settles, the parties must immediately notify this Court and the assigned Magistrate Judge.

Judge Andrew G. Schopler

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

The parties must email chambers a Microsoft Word or similar digital version of the 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.

Judge Andrew G. Schopler

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Parties must email chambers a Microsoft Word or similar digital version of proposed jury instructions, verdict forms, and voir dire questions.

In addition to filing these documents, the parties must email chambers (efile_schopler@casd.uscourts.gov) a Microsoft Word or similar digital version of them.

Judge Andrew G. Schopler

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Parties must email chambers a digital Word-format version of the jury-instruction-related submissions in addition to filing them.

In addition to filing these documents, the parties must email chambers (efile_schopler@casd.uscourts.gov) a Microsoft Word or similar digital version of them.

Judge Andrew G. Schopler

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Email digital versions of jury instructions, verdict forms, and voir dire questions to chambers.

In addition to filing these documents, the parties must email chambers (efile_schopler@casd.uscourts.gov) a Microsoft Word or similar digital version of them.

Judge Andrew G. Schopler

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Parties must email chambers a Microsoft Word or similar digital version of proposed jury instructions, verdict forms, and voir dire questions.

In addition to filing these documents, the parties must email chambers (efile_schopler@casd.uscourts.gov) a Microsoft Word or similar digital version of them.

Judge Andrew G. Schopler

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Parties must email chambers a digital Word-format version of the jury-instruction-related submissions in addition to filing them.

In addition to filing these documents, the parties must email chambers (efile_schopler@casd.uscourts.gov) a Microsoft Word or similar digital version of them.

Judge Andrew G. Schopler

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties must immediately notify the Court and assigned Magistrate Judge when a case settles.

If a case settles, the parties must immediately notify this Court and the assigned Magistrate Judge.

Judge Andrew G. Schopler

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

The parties must email chambers a Microsoft Word or similar digital version of the 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.

Judge Andrew G. Schopler

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Email digital versions of jury instructions, verdict forms, and voir dire questions to chambers.

In addition to filing these documents, the parties must email chambers (efile_schopler@casd.uscourts.gov) a Microsoft Word or similar digital version of them.

Judge Andrew G. Schopler

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

In addition to filing the jury-trial submissions, parties must email chambers a Microsoft Word or similar digital version.

In addition to filing these documents, the parties must email chambers (efile_schopler@casd.uscourts.gov) a Microsoft Word or similar digital version of them.

Judge Andrew G. Schopler

CRITICAL

The parties must immediately notify the Court and assigned Magistrate Judge when a case settles.

If a case settles, the parties must immediately notify this Court and the assigned Magistrate Judge.

Judge Andrew G. Schopler

CRITICAL

Contact: Email to chambers

The parties must email chambers digital versions of the verdict forms, voir dire questions, and jury instructions in Microsoft Word or a similar format.

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.

Judge Andrew G. Schopler

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Phone
Phone: (619) 557-6038

Any time a case is calendared for motions and counsel for either side knows that a disposition is to take place, counsel has a duty to call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at (619) 557-6038 at the earliest available time to inform the Court of the disposition.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Digital courtesy copies of sealed documents must be submitted to chambers via efile_cheeks@casd.uscourts.gov.

All parties who file a document under seal MUST also submit a digital courtesy copy of the filing to this Court's e-file email address at efile_cheeks@casd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Phone
Phone: (619) 557-6038

Counsel must call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at earliest available time to notify the Court when a disposition will occur in a case calendared for motions.

Any time a case is calendared for motions and counsel for either side knows that a disposition is to take place, counsel has a duty to call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at (619) 557-6038 at the earliest available time to inform the Court of the disposition.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Letters and emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Letters or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters or emails are requested, copies of the same must be simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

CRITICALCivil cases

Letters or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Letters or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters or emails are requested, copies of the same must be simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel may not be sent to the Court unless specifically requested by the Court.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Letters/emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Letters or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters or emails are requested, copies of the same must be simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel may not be sent to the Court unless specifically requested by the Court.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Letters and emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Letters or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters or emails are requested, copies of the same must be simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Telephone calls to chambers are restricted to counsel of record only.

Telephone Calls: Parties seeking a motion date for a noticed motion should refer to Section III below. In light of the Court’s procedure for setting motion dates, telephone calls to Chambers are rarely necessary. Such calls may only be made by counsel of record with knowledge of the case. Calls from secretaries, legal assistants, paralegals, or parties represented by counsel are prohibited. Counsel should not call Chambers with procedural questions or to inquire whether any action has been taken with regard to a previously-submitted filing. The Court does not provide time estimates for its written rulings. Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of a case.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Joint proposed pretrial order must be lodged by email to chambers at least 14 days before pretrial conference.

Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 16.1(f)(6), the Court requires that the parties lodge by email to chambers (efile_cheeks@casd.uscourts.gov) a joint proposed pretrial order at least fourteen (14) days before the pretrial conference.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

A party seeking a telephonic appearance must contact chambers and leave a voicemail immediately upon learning of the emergency.

If a party needs to appear telephonically before this Court, he or she must contact chambers immediately upon learning of the emergency and leave a voicemail.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers must be contacted before making an appropriate ex parte motion.

Appropriate ex parte motions may be made at any time after first contacting chambers, but must ultimately be filed electronically on CM/ECF.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must contact the magistrate judge’s chambers directly about all discovery matters.

Counsel must contact the magistrate judge’s chambers directly for all matters pertaining to discovery.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

CRITICALCivil cases

Upon settlement, counsel must immediately notify the Court and the magistrate judge.

If the parties settle a case, counsel must immediately notify this Court and the magistrate judge of the settlement.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

A Word-format copy of proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be emailed to the stated address; the filing deadline is seven days before trial unless otherwise ordered.

The parties must file proposed jury instructions and verdict forms seven (7) days prior to the date of trial, unless otherwise ordered by the Court and email a copy in Word format to efile_cheeks@casd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Phone to clerk
Phone: (619) 557-6038

When counsel knows a disposition will occur in a case calendared for motions, counsel must promptly call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk to inform the Court.

Any time a case is calendared for motions and counsel for either side knows that a disposition is to take place, counsel has a duty to call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at (619) 557-6038 at the earliest available time to inform the Court of the disposition.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

CRITICALCriminal cases

Faxes to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Faxes to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court. If faxes are requested, copies of the same shall be simultaneously faxed or delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court.

Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Counsel must notify Courtroom Deputy immediately if disposition will occur at motions.

Any time a case is calendared for motions and counsel for either side knows that a disposition is to take place, counsel has a duty to call the Courtroom Deputy at the earliest available time to inform the Court of the disposition.

Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo

CRITICALCriminal cases

Letters to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Letters to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters are requested, copies of the same shall be simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court.

Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Only counsel or pro se litigants may call chambers; calls from support staff or represented parties are prohibited.

Telephone calls to Chambers are rarely appropriate. Such calls may only be made by counsel or pro se litigants with knowledge of the case. Calls from secretaries, legal assistants, paralegals, or parties represented by counsel are prohibited.

Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo

CRITICALCriminal cases

Letters to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Letters to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters are requested, copies of the same shall be simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court.

Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo

CRITICALCivil cases

Emails and letters to chambers are prohibited unless authorized.

Emails or letters to chambers are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the Court.

Judge Cynthia A. Bashant

CRITICALCivil cases

E-file email account only for proposed orders and trial documents, not communication.

The Court's e-file email account (efile_bashant@casd.uscourts.gov) must only be used to lodge or submit proposed orders, required trial documents, or other documents requested by the Court. It is not to be used for communication purposes (e.g., asking questions).

Judge Cynthia A. Bashant

CRITICALCriminal cases

Faxes to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Faxes to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court.

Judge Dana M. Sabraw

CRITICALCriminal cases

Letters to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Letters to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court.

Judge Dana M. Sabraw

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Phone

Counsel must notify Court immediately if disposition will occur at scheduled motion date.

Any time a case is calendared for motions and counsel for either side knows that a disposition is to take place, counsel has a duty to call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at the earliest available time to inform the Court of the disposition.

Judge Dana M. Sabraw

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Phone

Counsel must notify Court immediately if disposition will occur at scheduled motion date.

Any time a case is calendared for motions and counsel for either side knows that a disposition is to take place, counsel has a duty to call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at the earliest available time to inform the Court of the disposition.

Judge Dana M. Sabraw

CRITICAL

Contact: Phone to chambers

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.

Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel

CRITICAL

Government counsel must provide exhibit list to courtroom deputy clerk before trial.

Government counsel must provide a list of exhibits to the courtroom deputy clerk prior to the first day of trial.

Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel

CRITICAL

Counsel must get permission before approaching witnesses and keep visits brief.

Counsel must seek permission from the Court before approaching witnesses. When permission is granted, counsel must keep his or her visit to the witness stand brief, i.e., by quickly orienting the witness to an exhibit and then returning to the podium.

Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Proposed orders must be emailed in Word format to specific address with case info in subject line.

Counsel must email proposed orders in Word (.doc) format to efile_simmons@casd.uscourts.gov and include the case number and case name in the subject line of the email.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Technical motions require email to chambers one week before hearing with technical terms/names.

For technical motions, the parties must send an email to chambers one (1) week prior to the hearing with a list of pertinent technical terms and/or proper names to assist the court reporter.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email

Ex parte motions must be served on opposing counsel via email, fax, or overnight mail.

Any ex parte motion filed with the Court must be served on opposing counsel via email, fax, or overnight mail.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Observers must contact Ms. Blase at least 2 calendar days before hearing for dial-in info.

Any individual requesting to observe telephonically must contact Ms. Blase at least two (2) calendar days before the hearing to obtain the public dial-in information.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Any party requesting to appear telephonically or on video should email the Courtroom Deputy, Emily Blase to obtain the appropriate link at least three (3) court days prior to the hearing.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

CRITICALCivil cases

When objecting, counsel should state only the legal ground for the objection (e.g., “objection, hearsay”). Speaking objections are not permitted unless the Court requests further information from counsel.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Any party requesting to appear telephonically or on video should email the Courtroom Deputy, Emily Blase to obtain the appropriate link at least three (3) court days prior to the hearing.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

CRITICALCivil cases

When objecting, counsel should state only the legal ground for the objection (e.g., “objection, hearsay”). Speaking objections are not permitted unless the Court requests further information from counsel.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

If a discovery dispute is not resolved in meet and confer, the moving party must e-mail chambers at efile_rodriguez@casd.uscourts.gov to request a conference to discuss the dispute.

If the dispute is not resolved in the meet and confer process, the moving party must e-mail chambers at efile_rodriguez@casd.uscourts.gov and request a conference to discuss the discovery dispute.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

CRITICAL

A. Letters or emails. Letters or emails to chambers or chambers staff are prohibited unless required by Local Rule or specifically requested by the Court. If requested by the Court, letters or emails shall copy simultaneously all counsel and unrepresented parties. Copies of correspondence between counsel must not be sent to the Court unless requested by the Court.

Judge Jinsook Ohta

CRITICAL

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: 619-321-0988

Civil hearing date requests must be left via voicemail at 619-321-0988, returned by next business day; do not delay until filing deadline.

For civil hearing dates only, leave a voicemail message with chambers at 619-321-0988. Your call will be returned on or before the next business day. Be aware of meet and confer requirements below prior to obtaining a hearing date. Do not wait until the filing deadline to leave a message requesting a hearing date.

Judge Jinsook Ohta

CRITICAL

Counsel must immediately notify the court and magistrate judge upon case settlement.

If the parties settle a case, counsel must immediately notify this Court and the magistrate judge.

Judge Jinsook Ohta

CRITICAL

A. Letters or emails. Letters or emails to chambers or chambers staff are prohibited unless required by Local Rule or specifically requested by the Court. If requested by the Court, letters or emails shall copy simultaneously all counsel and unrepresented parties. Copies of correspondence between counsel must not be sent to the Court unless requested by the Court.

Judge Jinsook Ohta

CRITICAL

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: 619-321-0988

Civil hearing date requests must be left via voicemail at 619-321-0988, returned by next business day; do not delay until filing deadline.

For civil hearing dates only, leave a voicemail message with chambers at 619-321-0988. Your call will be returned on or before the next business day. Be aware of meet and confer requirements below prior to obtaining a hearing date. Do not wait until the filing deadline to leave a message requesting a hearing date.

Judge Jinsook Ohta

CRITICAL

Counsel must immediately notify the court and magistrate judge upon case settlement.

If the parties settle a case, counsel must immediately notify this Court and the magistrate judge.

Judge Jinsook Ohta

CRITICALCivil cases

Letters, faxes, and emails prohibited unless authorized; e-file account only for specific documents.

Letters, faxes, and emails are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the Court. The Court’s e-file email account must only be used to lodge or submit proposed orders, required trial documents, or other documents requested by the Court. It is generally not to be used for communication purposes (e.g., asking questions).

Judge Linda Lopez

CRITICALCivil cases

Magistrate judge chambers must be contacted for hearing dates in referred cases.

Parties must contact the assigned magistrate judge’s chambers for hearing and scheduling dates needed for cases referred—either by operation of local rule or by order—to the magistrate judge.

Judge Linda Lopez

CRITICALCivil cases

Ex parte request required for leave of court.

The parties must obtain leave of court by filing an ex parte request before filing any sur-replies or notices of supplemental authority.

Judge Linda Lopez

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Proposed pretrial order must be emailed to chambers at least 14 days before pretrial conference.

Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 16.1(f)(6), the Court requires that the parties lodge by email to chambers a proposed pretrial order at least fourteen (14) days before the pretrial conference.

Judge Linda Lopez

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must immediately notify court and magistrate judge of case settlement.

If the parties settle a case, counsel must immediately notify this Court and the magistrate judge of the settlement.

Judge Linda Lopez

CRITICALCivil cases

Meet and confer required 15 days before dispositive motion deadline.

No later than fifteen (15) days before the deadline for filing dispositive motions, all parties on the same side of the case (i.e., all defendants or all plaintiffs), must meet and confer about whether they intend to file a motion for summary judgment, and if so, the bases for that motion.

Judge Linda Lopez

CRITICALCivil cases

Magistrate judge chambers must be contacted for hearing dates in referred cases.

Parties must contact the assigned magistrate judge’s chambers for hearing and scheduling dates needed for cases referred—either by operation of local rule or by order—to the magistrate judge.

Judge Linda Lopez

CRITICALCivil cases

Ex parte request required for leave of court.

The parties must obtain leave of court by filing an ex parte request before filing any sur-replies or notices of supplemental authority.

Judge Linda Lopez

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Proposed pretrial order must be emailed to chambers at least 14 days before pretrial conference.

Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 16.1(f)(6), the Court requires that the parties lodge by email to chambers a proposed pretrial order at least fourteen (14) days before the pretrial conference.

Judge Linda Lopez

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must immediately notify court and magistrate judge of case settlement.

If the parties settle a case, counsel must immediately notify this Court and the magistrate judge of the settlement.

Judge Linda Lopez

CRITICALCivil cases

Meet and confer required 15 days before dispositive motion deadline.

No later than fifteen (15) days before the deadline for filing dispositive motions, all parties on the same side of the case (i.e., all defendants or all plaintiffs), must meet and confer about whether they intend to file a motion for summary judgment, and if so, the bases for that motion.

Judge Linda Lopez

CRITICAL

Contact: Email

When letters/faxes/emails are requested, copies must be sent to all counsel.

If letters, faxes, or emails are requested, copies of the same shall be simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

Judge Robert S. Huie

CRITICAL

Letters, faxes, and emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested.

Letters, faxes, and emails to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court.

Judge Robert S. Huie

CRITICAL

Contact: Phone

Calls from secretaries, legal assistants, paralegals, or parties represented by counsel are prohibited.

Judge Robert S. Huie

CRITICAL

Contact: Phone

Counsel should not call Chambers with procedural questions or to inquire whether any action has been taken with regard to a previously-submitted filing.

Judge Robert S. Huie

CRITICAL

Contact: Phone

Counsel should not call Chambers with procedural questions or to inquire whether any action has been taken with regard to a previously-submitted filing.

Judge Robert S. Huie

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Opposing party must immediately notify chambers of intent to oppose ex parte application.

The opposing party must immediately notify chambers that they intend to oppose the ex parte application.

Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Letters/emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Letters and emails to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters and/or emails are requested, copies of the same shall be simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court.

Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to clerk

Counsel must email the Courtroom Deputy Clerk to inquire before requesting waiver of Criminal History or Pre-Sentence Report preparation.

If the parties jointly wish to waive the preparation of a Criminal History Report or Pre-Sentence Report, counsel must email the Courtroom Deputy Clerk to inquire before making any such request.

Judge Todd W. Robinson

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Proposed jury instructions must be emailed to the Judge’s official efile address and cc the Courtroom Deputy Clerk.

The proposed preliminary and final jury instructions must be filed and submitted to the Court in Word format directly to the Judge’s official email address, which is efile_Robinson@casd.uscourts.gov, as well as copy the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at Jessica_A_Ortiz@casd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Todd W. Robinson

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Proposed verdict forms must be submitted via email on the day of motions in limine.

Proposed forms of verdict must be submitted by email in Word format on the day set for motions in limine.

Judge Todd W. Robinson

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Letters and emails to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters and/or emails are requested, copies of the same shall be simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

Judge Todd W. Robinson

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to clerk

Counsel must email the Courtroom Deputy Clerk to inquire before requesting waiver of Criminal History or Pre-Sentence Report preparation.

If the parties jointly wish to waive the preparation of a Criminal History Report or Pre-Sentence Report, counsel must email the Courtroom Deputy Clerk to inquire before making any such request.

Judge Todd W. Robinson

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Proposed jury instructions must be emailed to the Judge’s official efile address and cc the Courtroom Deputy Clerk.

The proposed preliminary and final jury instructions must be filed and submitted to the Court in Word format directly to the Judge’s official email address, which is efile_Robinson@casd.uscourts.gov, as well as copy the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at Jessica_A_Ortiz@casd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Todd W. Robinson

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Proposed verdict forms must be submitted via email on the day of motions in limine.

Proposed forms of verdict must be submitted by email in Word format on the day set for motions in limine.

Judge Todd W. Robinson

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Email technical terms/names to chambers one week before technical motion hearings.

For technical motions, the parties must send an email to chambers one (1) week prior to the hearing with a list of pertinent technical terms and/or proper names to assist the court reporter.

Judge Todd W. Robinson

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Letters and emails to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters and/or emails are requested, copies of the same shall be simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

Judge Todd W. Robinson

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Proposed orders must be emailed to opposing counsel and efile_hayes@casd.uscourts.gov with docket number and case name in subject line.

Counsel must email proposed orders to opposing counsel and to the following address: efile_hayes@casd.uscourts.gov, and include the docket number and case name in the subject line of the email.

Judge William Q. Hayes

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

File and email proposed pretrial order to Chambers at least 7 days before pretrial conference.

the Court requires that the parties file and email to Chambers a proposed pretrial order at least seven (7) days before the pretrial conference.

Judge William Q. Hayes

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

For telephonic hearings, email phone/dial-in info to Court at least 7 days in advance.

If a telephonic hearing is allowed by the Court, counsel appearing telephonically are responsible for arranging the call and must email the Court the correct phone number and any dial-in information at least seven (7) days in advance of the hearing.

Judge William Q. Hayes

CRITICALCivil cases

Immediately notify magistrate judge of settlement.

If the parties settle a case, counsel must immediately notify the magistrate judge of the settlement.

Judge William Q. Hayes

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Email proposed jury instructions, verdict form, and statement of case to Court in Word format.

The proposed jury instructions, proposed verdict form, and statement of the case must also be emailed to the Court in Word format.

Judge William Q. Hayes

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Email proposed jury instructions, verdict form, and statement of case to Court in Word format.

The proposed jury instructions, proposed verdict form, and statement of the case must also be emailed to the Court in Word format.

Judge William Q. Hayes

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Before contacting the Court, parties must meet and confer; discovered conference e-mail requests must include three mutual times, a neutral statement of the dispute, one sentence on each party's position, and opposing counsel copied.

The parties must meet and confer in an attempt to resolve any discovery disputes before contacting the Court. After meet and confer attempts have failed, the movant must e-mail chambers at efile_goddard@casd.uscourts.gov seeking a conference (either by telephone or videoconference) with the Court to discuss the discovery dispute. The email must include: (1) at least three proposed times mutually agreed upon by the parties for the telephonic conference; (2) a neutral statement of the dispute; and (3) one sentence describing (not arguing) each parties’ position. The movant must copy opposing counsel on the email.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

The parties must email a copy of the proposed order to the court email address.

The parties must email a copy of the proposed order in Word format to efile_goddard@casd.uscourts.gov.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Before contacting the Court, parties must meet and confer; discovered conference e-mail requests must include three mutual times, a neutral statement of the dispute, one sentence on each party's position, and opposing counsel copied.

The parties must meet and confer in an attempt to resolve any discovery disputes before contacting the Court. After meet and confer attempts have failed, the movant must e-mail chambers at efile_goddard@casd.uscourts.gov seeking a conference (either by telephone or videoconference) with the Court to discuss the discovery dispute. The email must include: (1) at least three proposed times mutually agreed upon by the parties for the telephonic conference; (2) a neutral statement of the dispute; and (3) one sentence describing (not arguing) each parties’ position. The movant must copy opposing counsel on the email.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

The parties must email a copy of the proposed order to the court email address.

The parties must email a copy of the proposed order in Word format to efile_goddard@casd.uscourts.gov.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

CRITICAL

Contact: Email to chambers

After meet-and-confer efforts fail, the movant must contact chambers by email to request a discovery-dispute conference, include specified information, and copy opposing counsel.

After meet and confer attempts have failed, the movant must e-mail chambers at efile_goddard@casd.uscourts.gov seeking a conference (either by telephone or videoconference) with the Court to discuss the discovery dispute. The email must include: (1) at least three proposed times mutually agreed upon by the parties for the telephonic conference; (2) a neutral statement of the dispute; and (3) one sentence describing (not arguing) each parties’ position. The movant must copy opposing counsel on the email.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone

Counsel must meet and confer in person or by phone, not by email, about the specified matters at least 14 days before the Settlement Conference.

Counsel for the parties must meet and confer (in person or by phone, not by email) to discuss the following matters no later than 14 days before the Settlement Conference:

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: 619.557.6162

If the case settles before the Settlement Conference, the parties must notify Judge Goddard’s chambers at the stated phone number.

If the case settles prior to the Settlement Conference, the parties shall immediately file a notice of settlement and notify Judge Goddard’s chambers at 619.557.6162.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

CRITICAL

Contact: Email to chambers

The parties must email a copy of the proposed order in Word format to the specified address.

The parties must email a copy of the proposed order in Word format to efile_goddard@casd.uscourts.gov.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

CRITICAL

If a scheduled court date is imminent, counsel must contact chambers to advise of the settlement.

If a scheduled date with the Court is imminent, counsel must also contact chambers to advise of the settlement.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

The Settlement Conference Statement and any Confidential Settlement Letter must be emailed to the Court in PDF format, not filed, and received at least 10 calendar days before the conference.

Both the Statement and the Letter must be lodged in .pdf format via email to efile_goddard@casd.uscourts.gov (not filed), and must be received no later than 10 calendar days prior to the conference.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: 619.557.6162

If the case settles prior to the Settlement Conference, the parties shall immediately file a notice of settlement and notify Judge Goddard’s chambers at 619.557.6162.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

CRITICALCivil cases

Letters and emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested.

Letters and emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Barbara L. Major

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (619) 557-7372

Settlement before conference requires Notice of Settlement filing and prompt call to chambers.

If the case is settled in its entirety, or as to any party(ies), before the scheduled conference, counsel must file a Notice of Settlement and promptly call chambers at (619) 557-7372.

Magistrate Judge Barbara L. Major

CRITICAL

Contact: Email to chambers

Discovery dispute email must include 3 proposed dates, neutral statement, and one-sentence positions

After meet and confer attempts have been exhausted, the movant must e-mail chambers at efile_cabrera@casd.uscourts.gov seeking a conference to discuss the discovery dispute. The email must include: (1) at least three proposed dates and times mutually agreed upon by the parties for the conference; (2) a neutral statement of the dispute; and (3) one sentence describing (not arguing) each party’s position. The movant must copy all counsel on the email.

Magistrate Judge Guillermo Cabrera

CRITICAL

Letters to chambers are prohibited except as specified

Letters to chambers are prohibited, except as set forth in these Rules, the Local Rules, or otherwise requested by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Guillermo Cabrera

CRITICAL

Letters to chambers are prohibited, except as set forth in these Rules, the Local Rules, or otherwise requested by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Guillermo Cabrera

CRITICAL

Contact: Email to chambers

Counsel must promptly email chambers about settlements and file a Notice of Settlement.

If the parties reach a settlement outside the presence of the Court, counsel must promptly email chambers at efile_cabrera@casd.uscourts.gov to advise of the settlement and file a Notice of Settlement.

Magistrate Judge Guillermo Cabrera

CRITICAL

Contact: Email to chambers

Movants must email chambers to request discovery dispute conference, including required content and copying all counsel.

After meet and confer attempts have been exhausted, the movant must e-mail chambers at efile_cabrera@casd.uscourts.gov seeking a conference to discuss the discovery dispute. The email must include: (1) at least three proposed dates and times mutually agreed upon by the parties for the conference; (2) a neutral statement of the dispute; and (3) one sentence describing (not arguing) each party’s position. The movant must copy all counsel on the email.

Magistrate Judge Guillermo Cabrera

CRITICAL

Contact: Email to chambers

Emails to chambers are only permitted for scheduling/calendaring or discovery disputes; court personnel cannot give legal advice or discuss case merits.

Telephone calls and emails to chambers are permitted only for administrative matters such as scheduling and calendaring, and to bring discovery disputes to the Court’s attention pursuant to these Rules. Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of a case. Only counsel with knowledge of the case should contact chambers. Contacting chambers is a privilege and, if abused, may be limited by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Guillermo Cabrera

CRITICAL

Contact: Phone to chambers

Chambers calls/emails are only allowed for scheduling/calendaring and discovery disputes; personnel cannot give legal advice, only counsel with case knowledge may contact.

Telephone calls and emails to chambers are permitted only for administrative matters such as scheduling and calendaring, and to bring discovery disputes to the Court’s attention pursuant to these Rules. Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of a case. Only counsel with knowledge of the case should contact chambers.

Magistrate Judge Janet A. Cabral

CRITICAL

Contact: Phone to chambers

If Judge unavailable for deposition dispute, mark deposition at dispute point, continue, then meet and confer again post-deposition and follow discovery dispute procedures.

If Judge Cabral is available, she will either rule on the dispute or give further instructions. If Judge Cabral is not available, the parties must mark the deposition at the point of the dispute and continue with the deposition. Upon completion of the deposition, the parties must once again meet and confer and then follow the procedures in sections C and D below.

Magistrate Judge Janet A. Cabral

CRITICAL

Contact: Email to chambers

Counsel must email chambers to notify of case settlement.

If the parties reach a settlement outside the presence of the Court, counsel must promptly email chambers to advise of the settlement and file a Notice of Settlement.

Magistrate Judge Janet A. Cabral

CRITICALCriminal cases

Letters, faxes, or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Letters, faxes, or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters, faxes, or emails are requested, copies of the same must be simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

Magistrate Judge Jill L. Burkhardt

CRITICALCivil cases

Meet and confer must be in person or by telephone, not by email.

Under no circumstances may the parties satisfy the meet and confer requirement by exchanging e-mails or other written correspondence.

Magistrate Judge Jill L. Burkhardt

CRITICAL

Contact: Email to chambers

Participants should join Zoom conference 5 minutes before ENE start time.

Each participant should plan to join the Zoom video conference at least five minutes before the start of the ENE to ensure that the conference begins on time.

Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford

CRITICAL

Contact: Email to chambers

Participants must maintain professionalism and full attention during ENE.

All participants shall display the same level of professionalism during the ENE and be prepared to devote their full attention to the ENE as if they were attending in person (e.g., participants may not be driving or otherwise distracted while speaking to the Court).

Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford

CRITICAL

Contact: Email to chambers

Participants must maintain professionalism and full attention during ENE.

All participants shall display the same level of professionalism during the ENE and be prepared to devote their full attention to the ENE as if they were attending in person (e.g., participants may not be driving or otherwise distracted while speaking to the Court).

Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Proposed protective orders must be emailed to Judge Berg's chambers in Word format.

A proposed stipulated protective order must be e-mailed in Word format to efile_berg@casd.uscourts.gov.

Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (619) 446-3972

Contact law clerk at (619) 446-3972 before filing excusal request

The responsible counsel must contact the law clerk assigned to the case at (619) 446-3972 as soon as counsel is certain that he or she will be seeking relief from appearance of a party or party representative.

Magistrate Judge Mitchell D. Dembin

CRITICAL

Bailiff knocks 3 times to signal stop deliberations.

When a bailiff responds to your call or needs to contact you for any other reason, they will knock loudly three times on the door. Bailiffs are not permitted to hear any of your deliberations, and this is the indication that you should stop deliberations.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

CRITICAL

Jurors cannot leave jury room without bailiff escort.

You may not leave the jury room unless a bailiff comes for you.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

CRITICAL

All jurors must leave jury room during breaks/lunch.

During breaks and lunch, everyone must leave. No juror is permitted to remain in the jury room alone.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

CRITICAL

Deliberations end at approximately 4:30 PM.

Deliberations will recess for the day at around 4:30 p.m.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

CRITICAL

The jury should convene each day at 9:00 a.m. and will be met by a bailiff in the front of the courtroom.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

CRITICAL

All jury communications with court must be in writing, signed by foreperson, passed through bailiff.

All communications with the Court must be in writing, signed by the foreperson of the jury, and passed to the Judge through one of the bailiffs.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email

Ex parte motions must be served on opposing counsel

Any ex parte motion filed with the Court must be served on opposing counsel via facsimile, electronic mail with return receipt requested, or overnight mail.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

CRITICALCivil cases

Before or promptly after the notice or subpoena is served, the serving party and the organization must confer in good faith about the matters for examination.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

CRITICALCivil cases

Rule 26(f) conference within 24 days, discovery plan within 14 days, Case Management Conference within 45 days of Early Neutral Evaluation Conference

The parties can expect to leave the Early Neutral Evaluation Conference with Rule 26 compliance dates or deadlines. The timing of the typical case required by Rules 16(b) and 26, respectively, will generally lead to the setting of the following dates: a. A Rule 26(f) conference no more than 24 days following the Early Neutral Evaluation Conference; b. Disclosure deadline in the filing of a discovery plan within 14 days of the Rule 26(f) meeting, and, c. A Case Management Conference 21 days following the Rule 26(f) conference (45 days after the Early Neutral Evaluation Conference).

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel should attempt to confer and resolve the issues first.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must discuss Rule 26(f) conference, initial disclosures, and discovery plan at Early Neutral Evaluation Conference

Counsel must be prepared to discuss the following at the Early Neutral Evaluation Conference: Setting the Rule 26(f) conference; Objections to initial disclosure provisions of Rule 26; Format of the Rule 26 conference (i.e., in person or telephonic); The scheduling of the initial disclosure date; The filing date for a discovery plan;

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

CRITICALCivil cases

Must contact opposing party before filing ex parte motion

“[b]efore filing an ex parte motion, counsel must contact the opposing party

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

CRITICAL

The jury should convene each day at 9:00 a.m. and will be met by a bailiff in the front of the courtroom.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must discuss Rule 26(f) conference, initial disclosures, and discovery plan at Early Neutral Evaluation Conference

Counsel must be prepared to discuss the following at the Early Neutral Evaluation Conference: Setting the Rule 26(f) conference; Objections to initial disclosure provisions of Rule 26; Format of the Rule 26 conference (i.e., in person or telephonic); The scheduling of the initial disclosure date; The filing date for a discovery plan;

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

CRITICALCivil cases

Must contact opposing party before filing ex parte motion

“[b]efore filing an ex parte motion, counsel must contact the opposing party

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

CRITICAL

All jury communications with court must be in writing, signed by foreperson, passed through bailiff.

All communications with the Court must be in writing, signed by the foreperson of the jury, and passed to the Judge through one of the bailiffs.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

CRITICALCivil cases

Requests for Substantive Relief with Notice. Where a party requests a temporary restraining order or the application of a state law remedy encompassed within the scope of Fed.R.Civ.P. 64 or 69, notice must be provided to all interested parties. Upon filing the motion, the proponent shall immediately inform chambers that a motion for expedited relief has been filed with the court. The proponent shall provide chambers with the identity of opposing counsel and contact information. Pursuant to chambers policy, staff will contact the opposing party and request a response and given the nature of the request, may also request a reply brief and/or set the matter for oral argument.

Senior Judge Jeffrey T. Miller

CRITICALCivil cases

True ex parte relief requires immediate chambers contact after filing and is subject to FRCP 65 and Civ.L.R. 83.3(h)

Requests for Substantive Relief without Notice. True ex parte relief (that is, a request for relief without notice to the opposing party) is rarely appropriate unless authorized by statute. True ex parte relief is subject to the requirements of Fed.R.Civ.P. 65 and Civ.L.R. 83.3(h). Upon filing a motion for true ex parte relief, the proponent must immediately contact chambers and request a hearing. Chambers staff will inform the proponent of any additional procedures applicable to the party's request.

Senior Judge Jeffrey T. Miller

CRITICALCriminal cases

Faxes to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

B. Faxes. Faxes to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court. If faxes are requested, copies of the same shall be simultaneously faxed or delivered to all counsel. The chambers fax number is 619-702‐9915.

Senior Judge Thomas J. Whelan

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

The proposed order should be submitted in Word format by email, with the case number and case name in the subject line of the email, to efile_whelan@casd.uscourts.gov.

Senior Judge Thomas J. Whelan

CRITICALCivil cases

Consistent with Local Rule 83.9, counsel and parties shall refrain from writing letters or placing telephone calls to the Court, sending the Court copies of letters addressed to others, or otherwise causing or encouraging ex parte communications with the Court.

Senior Judge Thomas J. Whelan

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

If the dispute arises during a deposition, counsel should suspend the deposition and immediately meet and confer. If the dispute is not resolved after meeting and conferring, counsel may call Judge Ferraro’s chambers to potentially receive an immediate ruling on the dispute. If Judge Ferraro is available, he will either rule on the dispute or give counsel further instructions on how to proceed. If he is unavailable, counsel must mark the deposition at the point of the dispute and continue with the deposition. Thereafter, counsel must further meet and confer regarding all disputed issues pursuant to the requirements of Civil Local Rule 26.1(a). If counsel have not resolved their disputes through the meet and confer process, they must proceed as noted in these Chambers Rules.

Visiting D. Thomas Ferraro

WARNINGCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Letters/emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Letters or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters or emails are requested, copies of the same must be simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

WARNINGCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Letters/emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Letters or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters or emails are requested, copies of the same must be simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel should not call Chambers with procedural questions or to inquire whether any action has been taken with regard to a previously-submitted filing. The Court does not provide time estimates for its written rulings.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel may not send the Court copies of their correspondence unless the Court specifically requests them.

Copies of correspondence between counsel may not be sent to the Court unless specifically requested by the Court.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

WARNINGCivil cases

Letters and emails to chambers are prohibited unless the Court specifically requests them.

Letters or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Secretaries, legal assistants, paralegals, and represented parties may not call chambers.

Calls from secretaries, legal assistants, paralegals, or parties represented by counsel are prohibited.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Counsel should not call chambers with procedural questions or to ask about action on a previously submitted filing.

Counsel should not call Chambers with procedural questions or to inquire whether any action has been taken with regard to a previously-submitted filing.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties should not contact chambers to obtain a motion hearing date.

Parties should not contact chambers for a motion hearing date.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Opposing counsel must call chambers to modify the schedule if more response time is needed.

If more time is needed, opposing counsel must call chambers to modify the schedule.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

WARNINGCivil cases

Telephonic appearances are permitted only in emergencies and with court approval.

Telephonic appearances will be permitted only in emergency circumstances upon court approval.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties seeking a motion date for a noticed motion should refer to Section III below.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

WARNINGCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Proposed orders related to continuance requests should be emailed to Judge Cheeks’ efile.

All proposed orders should be emailed to Judge Cheeks’ efile.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

WARNINGCriminal cases

Contact: Phone
Phone: (619) 557-5172

Counsel must notify the Court if an interpreter is needed and arrange interpreter services through the department at the stated phone number.

Notify the Court if an interpreter is needed. It is counsel’s responsibility to make arrangements with the Interpreter Services Department at (619) 557-5172.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

WARNINGCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Letters or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters or emails are requested, copies of the same must be simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel may not be sent to the Court unless specifically requested by the Court.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties should not contact chambers for motion hearing dates.

Parties should not contact chambers for a motion hearing date.

Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo

WARNINGCriminal cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Telephone Chambers for urgent filings with voicemail if unanswered.

All parties shall alert Chambers by telephone if the nature of a filing requires the Court’s immediate attention. If the call is not answered, you should leave a voicemail, including your name, contact information, case number, and a detailed message.

Judge Cynthia A. Bashant

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Email technical terms to chambers one week before hearing for patent cases.

For motions with numerous references to technical terminology (e.g., in patent cases), one week prior to the motion hearing, the parties must email to chambers (not to be filed) a list of pertinent technical terms and/or proper names, the purpose of which is to assist the court reporter in the transcription of the hearing.

Judge Cynthia A. Bashant

WARNINGCivil cases

Court reporter contact limited to transcript orders and pricing questions.

The court reporter should only be contacted to order hearing or trial transcripts, or to ask transcript-related questions (e.g., inquiring about pricing). The court reporter should not be contacted for any other reason.

Judge Cynthia A. Bashant

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Phone calls to chambers limited to docketing, scheduling, or calendaring.

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only for matters such as docketing, scheduling or calendaring.

Judge Dana M. Sabraw

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Phone calls to chambers limited to obtaining hearing dates for civil motions, with specific restrictions.

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only for obtaining a hearing date for a civil motion, temporary restraining order, or preliminary injunction. Parties seeking a motion date for a noticed motion may contact chambers if (1) they are ready to file within three (3) calendar days and (2) have satisfied the meet and confer requirements set forth below. Such calls may only be made by counsel with knowledge of the case or an unrepresented party. Calls from secretaries, legal assistants, paralegals, or parties represented by counsel are prohibited. Counsel or unrepresented parties should not call chambers with procedural questions or to inquire whether any action has been taken on a motion or other filing. Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the timing or merits of a case.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email

Letters, faxes, or emails to chambers or chambers staff are prohibited unless required by Local Rule or specifically requested by the Court. If requested by the Court, letters, faxes or emails shall simultaneously copy all counsel and unrepresented parties. Copies of correspondence between counsel must not be sent to the Court unless requested by the Court.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

WARNINGCivil cases

Sidebar conferences are disfavored; only granted if matter cannot wait until next recess.

Sidebar conferences are disfavored. If counsel desires to speak to the Court outside the jury’s presence, counsel may request to do so at the start of a recess or at the end of the day. Requests for sidebar conference will only be granted if the matter cannot wait until the next recess.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

WARNINGCivil cases

Only one lawyer per party may examine a witness and make objections for that witness.

When a party has more than one lawyer, only one lawyer may conduct the examination of a given witness and that lawyer alone may make objections concerning that witness.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

WARNINGCivil cases

Only one lawyer per party may examine a witness and make objections for that witness.

When a party has more than one lawyer, only one lawyer may conduct the examination of a given witness and that lawyer alone may make objections concerning that witness.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Chambers personnel cannot give legal advice or discuss the merits of a case, and only counsel with knowledge of the case may contact chambers.

Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of a case. Only counsel with knowledge of the case may contact chambers.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Letters and e-mails to chambers are prohibited unless the Court specifically requests them.

Letters or e-mails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

WARNINGCivil cases

If a scheduled court date is imminent when the parties settle, counsel must also contact chambers to advise of the settlement.

If a scheduled date with the Court is imminent, counsel must also contact chambers to advise of the settlement.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only for scheduling and calendaring matters or as otherwise specifically permitted by these rules.

Telephone calls are permitted only for scheduling and calendaring matters, or as specifically permitted in these rules.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

When an order or these Rules direct counsel to "lodge" a document with chambers, the document should either be sent via e-mail to efile_rodriguez@casd.uscourts.gov, or delivered to Judge Rodriguez's chambers, 2003 W. Adams Avenue, El Centro, Suite 220, CA 92243.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Parties seeking a hearing date must refer to the procedure for doing so below in Section 3B. In light of the Court’s procedure for setting motion hearing dates, telephone calls to chambers are rarely necessary. Such calls may only be made by counsel with knowledge of the case. Counsel should not call chambers with procedural questions. The Court does not give time estimates for its written rulings. Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of

Judge Linda Lopez

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Oral argument not permitted unless separately ordered.

PER CHAMBERS RULES, NO ORAL ARGUMENT UNLESS SEPARATELY ORDERED BY THE COURT.

Judge Linda Lopez

WARNINGCivil cases

Chambers may not be contacted for hearing dates.

Parties intending to file a motion may not contact chambers for a hearing date.

Judge Linda Lopez

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Telephonic appearances only allowed in emergencies with court approval.

Telephonic appearances will be permitted only in emergency circumstances upon court approval. If a party needs to appear telephonically before this Court, he or she must contact chambers immediately upon learning of the emergency and leave a voicemail. Upon reviewing the voicemail, the Court will contact the party. Until the Court grants permission for telephonic appearance, the party needing to appear telephonically must arrange to have a colleague appear on his or her behalf.

Judge Linda Lopez

WARNINGCivil cases

Court prefers opposing party be served and given opportunity to oppose; otherwise follow ex parte procedures.

The Court’s strong preference is for the opposing party to be served and afforded a reasonable opportunity to file an opposition. Absent extraordinary circumstances, the parties shall follow the same procedures required for ex parte applications, as set forth in Section 5 above.

Judge Linda Lopez

WARNINGCriminal cases

Sidebar conferences are disfavored; requests outside jury's presence should be made at recess or end of day.

G. Bench Conferences. Sidebar conferences are disfavored. If counsel desire to speak to the Court outside the jury's presence, counsel may request to do so at the start of a recess or at the end of the day. Requests to see the Court outside the presence of the jury when the Court is about to begin the day of trial or reconvene following a recess generally will not be granted. These matters usually can wait until the next recess.

Judge Linda Lopez

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Telephonic appearances only allowed in emergencies with court approval.

Telephonic appearances will be permitted only in emergency circumstances upon court approval. If a party needs to appear telephonically before this Court, he or she must contact chambers immediately upon learning of the emergency and leave a voicemail. Upon reviewing the voicemail, the Court will contact the party. Until the Court grants permission for telephonic appearance, the party needing to appear telephonically must arrange to have a colleague appear on his or her behalf.

Judge Linda Lopez

WARNINGCivil cases

Court prefers opposing party be served and given opportunity to oppose; otherwise follow ex parte procedures.

The Court’s strong preference is for the opposing party to be served and afforded a reasonable opportunity to file an opposition. Absent extraordinary circumstances, the parties shall follow the same procedures required for ex parte applications, as set forth in Section 5 above.

Judge Linda Lopez

WARNING

Contact: Phone

Chambers will not provide time estimates for written rulings.

The Court does not provide time estimates for its written rulings.

Judge Robert S. Huie

WARNING

Chambers should not be contacted for motion hearing dates.

Parties should not contact chambers for a motion hearing date.

Judge Robert S. Huie

WARNING

Sidebar conferences are disfavored. If counsel desire to speak to the Court outside the jury’s presence, counsel may request to do so at the start of a recess or at the end of the day. Requests to see the Court outside the presence of the jury when the Court is about to begin the day of trial or reconvene following a recess generally will not be granted. These matters usually can wait until the next recess.

Judge Robert S. Huie

WARNING

Chambers should not be contacted for motion hearing dates.

Parties should not contact chambers for a motion hearing date.

Judge Robert S. Huie

WARNING

Contact: Phone

Court personnel cannot give legal advice or discuss case merits.

Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of a case.

Judge Robert S. Huie

WARNINGCriminal cases

Counsel should request to address the Court outside the jury’s presence at the start of a recess or at day’s end; requests immediately before trial begins or resumes after a recess generally will not be granted.

Sidebar conferences are disfavored. If counsel desire to speak to the Court outside the jury’s presence, counsel may request to do so at the start of a recess or at the end of the day. Requests to see the Court outside the presence of the jury when the Court is about to begin the day of trial or reconvene following a recess generally will not be granted. These matters usually can wait until the next recess. If there are issues that must be addressed outside the presence of the jury, the Court shall address those issues either during a break, in the morning before the jury arrives, or once the jury departs at the end of the day.

Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro

WARNINGCriminal cases

Counsel should request to address the Court outside the jury’s presence at the start of a recess or at day’s end; requests immediately before trial begins or resumes after a recess generally will not be granted.

Sidebar conferences are disfavored. If counsel desire to speak to the Court outside the jury’s presence, counsel may request to do so at the start of a recess or at the end of the day. Requests to see the Court outside the presence of the jury when the Court is about to begin the day of trial or reconvene following a recess generally will not be granted. These matters usually can wait until the next recess. If there are issues that must be addressed outside the presence of the jury, the Court shall address those issues either during a break, in the morning before the jury arrives, or once the jury departs at the end of the day.

Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Chambers may not be contacted for hearing dates.

Parties intending to file a motion may not contact chambers for a hearing date.

Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro

WARNINGCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Counsel must email the Courtroom Deputy Clerk as soon as possible if a disposition is scheduled in a case calendared for motions or trial.

Any time a case is calendared for motions and/or trial counsel for either side knows that a disposition is to take place, counsel has a duty to email the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at the earliest available time to inform the Court of the disposition.

Judge Todd W. Robinson

WARNINGCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Counsel must email the Courtroom Deputy Clerk as soon as possible if a disposition is scheduled in a case calendared for motions or trial.

Any time a case is calendared for motions and/or trial counsel for either side knows that a disposition is to take place, counsel has a duty to email the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at the earliest available time to inform the Court of the disposition.

Judge Todd W. Robinson

WARNINGCivil cases

Requests at start of day or after recess generally denied.

Requests to see the Court outside the presence of the jury when the Court is about to begin the day of trial or reconvene following a recess generally will not be granted.

Judge Todd W. Robinson

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel must contact chambers to advise of the settlement if a scheduled court date is imminent.

If a scheduled date with the Court is imminent, counsel must also contact chambers to advise of the settlement.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Counsel may email chambers at the designated address, but excessive or inappropriate email can result in termination of that privilege.

Counsel may communicate with the Court by emailing efile_goddard@casd.uscourts.gov. This is a privilege that may be terminated at the Court’s discretion in the event of excessive or inappropriate email communications.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Telephone contact with the Court is limited to non-substantive scheduling and calendaring matters, and Court personnel may not give legal advice or discuss the merits.

Attorneys who have appeared in the case may contact the Court by telephone for non-substantive matters such as scheduling and calendaring. Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of a case.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel must contact chambers to advise of the settlement if a scheduled court date is imminent.

If a scheduled date with the Court is imminent, counsel must also contact chambers to advise of the settlement.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Counsel may email chambers at the designated address, but excessive or inappropriate email can result in termination of that privilege.

Counsel may communicate with the Court by emailing efile_goddard@casd.uscourts.gov. This is a privilege that may be terminated at the Court’s discretion in the event of excessive or inappropriate email communications.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Telephone contact with the Court is limited to non-substantive scheduling and calendaring matters, and Court personnel may not give legal advice or discuss the merits.

Attorneys who have appeared in the case may contact the Court by telephone for non-substantive matters such as scheduling and calendaring. Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of a case.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

WARNING

Court personnel may not give legal advice or discuss a case’s merits.

Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of a case.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

WARNING

Contact: Email to chambers

Counsel may email the Court at the stated address, but the privilege may be terminated for excessive or inappropriate communications.

Counsel may communicate with the Court by emailing efile_goddard@casd.uscourts.gov. This is a privilege that may be terminated at the Court’s discretion in the event of excessive or inappropriate email communications.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

WARNING

Contact: Phone to chambers

For a dispute arising during a deposition, counsel must meet and confer before seeking a ruling; if unsuccessful, counsel may call chambers, and should continue other areas of deposition inquiry if the Court cannot review the matter immediately.

If a dispute arises during the course of a deposition, counsel must meet and confer prior to seeking any ruling from the Court. After meet and confer attempts have failed, counsel may call chambers to seek a ruling. If the Court is unable to review the matter at that moment, counsel should proceed with the deposition in other areas of inquiry and the Court will respond as soon as practicable.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

WARNINGCivil cases

Court requires courtesy, professionalism, and civility at all times

The Court insists that all counsel and parties be courteous, professional, and civil at all times to opposing counsel, parties, and the Court, including all court personnel. Professionalism and civility—in court appearances, communications with Chambers, and written submissions—are of paramount importance to the Court. Personal attacks on counsel or opposing parties will not be tolerated.

Magistrate Judge Barbara L. Major

WARNING

Contact: Email to chambers

Chambers communication limited to administrative matters and discovery disputes

Telephone calls and emails to chambers are permitted only for administrative matters such as scheduling and calendaring, and to bring discovery disputes to the Court's attention pursuant to these Rules.

Magistrate Judge Guillermo Cabrera

WARNING

Contact: Email to chambers

Chambers communication limited to administrative matters and discovery disputes

Telephone calls and emails to chambers are permitted only for administrative matters such as scheduling and calendaring, and to bring discovery disputes to the Court's attention pursuant to these Rules.

Magistrate Judge Guillermo Cabrera

WARNING

Contact: Phone to chambers

Chambers must not be called to request hearing dates; hearing dates are not provided in advance of filing.

For all other motions not explicitly addressed by these Rules or the Local Rules, including ex parte motions, please be aware that the Court does not provide hearing dates or briefing schedules in advance of filing. Please do not call chambers to request a hearing date.

Magistrate Judge Guillermo Cabrera

WARNING

Contact: Email to chambers

Counsel must meet and confer before requesting in-person ENE/CMC.

Counsel must meet and confer prior to any such request.

Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford

WARNING

Contact: Email to chambers

Counsel responsible for ensuring client participation in ENE.

Counsel must be responsible for ensuring their clients are able to participate in the ENE.

Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford

WARNING

Contact: Email to chambers

Counsel responsible for ensuring client participation in ENE.

Counsel must be responsible for ensuring their clients are able to participate in the ENE.

Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford

WARNINGCivil cases

Only counsel familiar with the case may contact chambers.

Only counsel with knowledge of the case may contact chambers.

Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg

WARNINGCivil cases

Court personnel cannot provide legal advice or discuss case merits.

Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of a case.

Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (619) 557-3404

For deposition disputes, counsel may call Chambers for immediate ruling if unresolved.

If the matter is not resolved prior to seeking a ruling, counsel may call Chambers at (619) 557-3404 and seek a ruling. If the Court is unable to review the matter at that moment, counsel are to proceed with the deposition in other areas of inquiry, and the Court will respond as soon as practicable.

Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Telephone calls and emails to Chambers are permitted for administrative matters such as scheduling and calendaring. Appropriate calls or emails to Chambers should be made by attorneys of record only. Copies of emails must be simultaneously delivered to all counsel, unless otherwise directed by the Court (e.g., confidential Early Neutral Evaluation statements and confidential Settlement Conference statements).

Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit

WARNING

Any change in starting time should be discussed with the Bailiff in advance.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

WARNING

If no response in 10-15 minutes, buzz again.

If there is no response within ten to fifteen minutes, you should buzz again.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Opposing counsel must call law clerk to request extension

If more time is needed, opposing counsel must call the law clerk to modify the schedule.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Ex parte communications with chambers are limited to routine case management matters only.

These communications must be limited to routine matters of case management (e.g., getting a hearing date) and not discussion on the merits of any substantive issues.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Ex parte communications with chambers are limited to routine case management matters only.

These communications must be limited to routine matters of case management (e.g., getting a hearing date) and not discussion on the merits of any substantive issues.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

WARNING

If no response in 10-15 minutes, buzz again.

If there is no response within ten to fifteen minutes, you should buzz again.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

WARNING

Faxes to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested.

Faxes to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Senior Judge Jeffrey T. Miller

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Phone calls to chambers limited to docketing, scheduling, calendaring.

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted ONLY for matters such as docketing, scheduling, or calendaring.

Senior Judge Jeffrey T. Miller

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact chambers well in advance if filing cross-motion to summary judgment.

If upon being served with a summary judgment motion an opposing party determines that it intends to file a cross-motion, the party must contact chambers well in advance of the due date for the opposition to the first-filed summary judgment motion.

Senior Judge M. James Lorenz

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email

Counsel must personally initiate authorized communications with Court/chambers staff, not through representatives.

Absent extraordinary circumstances, counsel shall personally initiate any authorized communications with the Court or chambers staff, rather than rely on a representative (e.g., a secretary or paralegal).

Senior Judge Thomas J. Whelan

WARNING

Contact: Email to chambers

Participants must maintain professionalism and full attention during ENE.

All participants shall display the same level of professionalism during the ENE and be prepared to devote their full attention to the ENE as if they were attending in person (e.g., participants may not be driving or otherwise distracted while speaking to the Court).

Visiting D. Thomas Ferraro

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Law clerks limited to discussing issues only with counsel or pro se parties

Law clerks will not discuss procedural issues with anyone other than counsel for the parties or parties appearing in their matters pro se.

Visiting D. Thomas Ferraro

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Except for scheduled telephonic conferences and as provided in Section XI. of these Rules, calls or emails to chambers are permitted only for administrative, non-substantive matters such as scheduling and calendaring.

Visiting D. Thomas Ferraro

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Before contacting chambers, closely read all orders issued in the case, these Rules, the Court’s Local Rules, and CM/ECF Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual, which are available on the Court’s website. Only call if those resources do not provide an answer to your inquiry.

Visiting D. Thomas Ferraro

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Phone to clerk
Phone: (619) 557-5600

For docketing and CM/ECF matters, contact the Clerk's Office at (619) 557-5600, the CM/ECF Helpline at (866) 233-7983, or the CM/ECF Helpdesk at ecfhelp@casd.uscourts.gov.

Docketing, CM/ECF ........(619) 557-5600 (Clerk’s Office) ..........................................(866) 233-7983 (CM/ECF Helpline) ..........................................ecfhelp@casd.uscourts.gov (CM/ECF Helpdesk)

Judge Andrew G. Schopler

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Contact the Courtroom Deputy by email at lilliana_cervantes@casd.uscourts.gov for trial/hearing procedure matters.

Trial/hearing procedure ....lilliana_cervantes@casd.uscourts.gov (Courtroom Deputy)

Judge Andrew G. Schopler

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Phone to clerk
Phone: (866) 233-7983

The Clerk’s Office provides a CM/ECF helpline phone number for CM/ECF-related assistance.

..........................................(866) 233-7983 (CM/ECF Helpline)

Judge Andrew G. Schopler

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Chambers provides an email contact through the courtroom deputy for trial and hearing procedure communications.

 Trial/hearing procedure ....lilliana_cervantes@casd.uscourts.gov (Courtroom Deputy)

Judge Andrew G. Schopler

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Phone to clerk
Phone: (619) 557-5600

For docketing and CM/ECF matters, contact the Clerk's Office at (619) 557-5600, the CM/ECF Helpline at (866) 233-7983, or the CM/ECF Helpdesk at ecfhelp@casd.uscourts.gov.

Docketing, CM/ECF ........(619) 557-5600 (Clerk’s Office) ..........................................(866) 233-7983 (CM/ECF Helpline) ..........................................ecfhelp@casd.uscourts.gov (CM/ECF Helpdesk)

Judge Andrew G. Schopler

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Contact the Courtroom Deputy by email at lilliana_cervantes@casd.uscourts.gov for trial/hearing procedure matters.

Trial/hearing procedure ....lilliana_cervantes@casd.uscourts.gov (Courtroom Deputy)

Judge Andrew G. Schopler

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Chambers provides an email contact through the courtroom deputy for trial and hearing procedure communications.

 Trial/hearing procedure ....lilliana_cervantes@casd.uscourts.gov (Courtroom Deputy)

Judge Andrew G. Schopler

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (619) 446-3972

Contact Courtroom Deputy for scheduling; call chambers for other matters.

For docketing, scheduling, and calendaring matters, call Courtroom Deputy Tisha Weisbeck at (619) 557-6038 or email her at Tisha_Weisbeck@casd.uscourts.gov. For matters other than docketing, scheduling, or calendaring, call chambers at (619) 446-3972 and address your inquiries to the Law Clerks.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (619) 446-3972

Call chambers for matters other than docketing, scheduling, or calendaring.

For matters other than docketing, scheduling, or calendaring, call chambers at (619) 446-3972 and address your inquiries to the Law Clerks.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (619) 557-6038

Contact Courtroom Deputy Tisha Weisbeck for docketing, scheduling, and calendaring matters.

For docketing, scheduling, and calendaring matters, call Courtroom Deputy Tisha Weisbeck at (619) 557-6038 or email her at Tisha_Weisbeck@casd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

When calling chambers, be prepared to identify your matter by case name and case number so your call can be directed to the appropriate law clerk. If your call is not answered, you may leave a voicemail, including your name, contact information, case number, and a detailed message.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

INFOCivil cases

Counsel should contact the CRD for equipment details, instructions, scheduling a preview, and questions about equipment not provided by the Court.

Counsel should contact the CRD for details and instructions and to schedule a preview of the equipment. Counsel should contact the CRD with any questions regarding the use of any other equipment not provided by the Court.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Callers to chambers should be prepared to identify the case name and case number.

When calling chambers, be prepared to identify your matter by case name and case number so your call can be directed to the appropriate law clerk.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

If chambers does not answer, callers may leave a voicemail with their name, contact information, case number, and a detailed message.

If your call is not answered, you may leave a voicemail, including your name, contact information, case number, and a detailed message.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (619) 446-3972

Chambers staff may be reached by telephone at (619) 446-3972.

Chambers staff may be reached at (619) 446-3972.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (619) 446-3972

For matters other than docketing, scheduling, or calendaring, call chambers and address inquiries to the Law Clerks.

For matters other than docketing, scheduling, or calendaring, call chambers at (619) 446-3972 and address your inquiries to the Law Clerks.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Phone to clerk
Phone: (619) 557-6038

Contact the Courtroom Deputy by phone or email for docketing, scheduling, and calendaring matters.

For docketing, scheduling, and calendaring matters, call Courtroom Deputy Tisha Weisbeck at (619) 557-6038 or email her at Tisha_Weisbeck@casd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (619) 557-6901

Please direct questions regarding criminal matters to our Courtroom Deputy, Lori Hernandez, at (619) 557-6901.

Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Court issues order 2 weeks before oral argument if granted.

If the Court decides to hear oral argument, it will issue an order, normally two weeks in advance, setting the matter for oral argument.

Judge Cynthia A. Bashant

INFOCriminal cases

Court provides parties with intended jury instructions before submission.

Before the case is submitted to the jury, the Court will provide each party with the jury instructions the Court intends to use.

Judge Dana M. Sabraw

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Phone
Phone: 619-557-6262

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted for non-docketing matters; specific numbers provided.

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted. For matters other than docketing, scheduling or calendaring, call chambers at 619-557-6262, and address your inquiries to the Law Clerks. For docketing, scheduling and calendaring matters, call Courtroom Deputy Clerk Jamie Klosterman at 619-557-6399.

Judge Dana M. Sabraw

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Phone
Phone: 619-557-6262

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted for non-docketing matters; specific numbers provided.

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted. For matters other than docketing, scheduling or calendaring, call chambers at 619-557-6262, and address your inquiries to the Law Clerks. For docketing, scheduling and calendaring matters, call Courtroom Deputy Clerk Jamie Klosterman at 619-557-6399.

Judge Dana M. Sabraw

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: 619-557-6262

Chambers phone number provided for permitted uses.

Call chambers at 619-557-6262, and address your inquiries to the Law Clerks.

Judge Dana M. Sabraw

INFOCivil cases

Chambers fax number provided for permitted uses.

The chambers fax number is 619-702-9942.

Judge Dana M. Sabraw

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone

Court prefers in-person hearings but allows telephonic/video appearances when necessary.

The Court strongly prefers that noticed hearings be held in-person in open court. However, the Court recognizes that telephonic or video appearances may be necessary for many reasons.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

INFOCivil cases

Be courteous and respectful at all times, in all settings. Counsel may expect such from the Court, and the Court expects such from counsel. Please be familiar with and abide by Civil Local Rule 2.1.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

INFOCivil cases

Be courteous and respectful at all times, in all settings. Counsel may expect such from the Court, and the Court expects such from counsel. Please be familiar with and abide by Civil Local Rule 2.1.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

For disputes arising during a deposition, counsel may call chambers to seek a ruling; if Judge Rodriguez is unavailable, counsel should proceed with other areas of inquiry and the Judge will respond as soon as practicable.

If the dispute arises during a deposition, counsel may call chambers to seek a ruling. If Judge Rodriguez is available, he will either rule on the dispute or give counsel further instructions on how to proceed. If Judge Rodriguez is unavailable, counsel should proceed with the deposition in other areas of inquiry and Judge Rodriguez will respond as soon as practicable.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

For civil matters, parties must contact the law clerks in chambers at (760) 339–4250; criminal matters are governed by separate Criminal Chambers Rules.

For civil matters, contact the law clerks in chambers at (760) 339–4250. For criminal matters, please refer to the Court's Criminal Chambers Rules.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email

Multiple parties must coordinate for same hearing date.

If multiple parties are moving for substantially the same relief, they must make every effort to obtain the same hearing date for their motions.

Judge Linda Lopez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email

Multiple parties must coordinate briefing to avoid duplication.

If multiple parties are moving for substantially the same relief or opposing a motion seeking substantially the same relief sought against them, counsel must make every effort to coordinate and consolidate the briefing or use the notice of joinder procedure to avoid duplication in briefing.

Judge Linda Lopez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email

All parties must cooperate in completing the proposed pretrial order.

All parties are required to cooperate in completing the proposed pretrial order.

Judge Linda Lopez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email

To the extent possible, the parties shall coordinate the filings of a motion and cross motion for summary judgment so that a consolidated briefing schedule may be applied.

Judge Linda Lopez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Discovery matters go to magistrate judge; objections filed as motion under Civ. L.R. 7.1.

Counsel must contact the magistrate judge’s chambers directly for all matters pertaining to discovery. Any objection to a discovery ruling of the magistrate judge must be filed as a motion pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7.1.

Judge Linda Lopez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

In cases involving pro se prisoners as litigants, the Court expects defense counsel and the government entity with which a defendant is associated to cooperate in facilitating the prisoner’s telephonic appearances or personal appearances for any scheduled conference, hearing, or trial.

Judge Linda Lopez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Oral argument may be requested by separate filing with explanation.

A party may request oral argument by filing a separate request that explains why oral argument would be helpful to the Court.

Judge Linda Lopez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email

Multiple parties must coordinate briefing to avoid duplication.

If multiple parties are moving for substantially the same relief or opposing a motion seeking substantially the same relief sought against them, and noticed for the same hearing date, counsel must make every effort to coordinate and consolidate the briefing or use the notice of joinder procedure to avoid duplication in briefing.

Judge Linda Lopez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email

To the extent possible, the parties shall coordinate the filings of a motion and cross motion for summary judgment so that a consolidated briefing schedule may be applied.

Judge Linda Lopez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Discovery matters go to magistrate judge; objections filed as motion under Civ. L.R. 7.1.

Counsel must contact the magistrate judge’s chambers directly for all matters pertaining to discovery. Any objection to a discovery ruling of the magistrate judge must be filed as a motion pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7.1.

Judge Linda Lopez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

In cases involving pro se prisoners as litigants, the Court expects defense counsel and the government entity with which a defendant is associated to cooperate in facilitating the prisoner’s telephonic appearances or personal appearances for any scheduled conference, hearing, or trial.

Judge Linda Lopez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Oral argument may be requested by separate filing with explanation.

A party may request oral argument by filing a separate request that explains why oral argument would be helpful to the Court.

Judge Linda Lopez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email

Multiple parties must coordinate briefing to avoid duplication.

If multiple parties are moving for substantially the same relief or opposing a motion seeking substantially the same relief sought against them, and noticed for the same hearing date, counsel must make every effort to coordinate and consolidate the briefing or use the notice of joinder procedure to avoid duplication in briefing.

Judge Linda Lopez

INFO

Contact: Phone

If your call is not answered, you may leave a voicemail, including your name, contact information, case number, and a detailed message.

Judge Robert S. Huie

INFO

Contact: Phone

If your call is not answered, you may leave a voicemail, including your name, contact information, case number, and a detailed message.

Judge Robert S. Huie

INFO

Contact: Phone to clerk
Phone: (619) 695-5870

Call (619) 695-5870 or email Loraine_Odierno@casd.uscourts.gov for docketing/scheduling.

For docketing, scheduling and calendaring matters, call Courtroom Deputy Clerk Loraine Odierno at (619) 695-5870 or email her at Loraine_Odierno@casd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Robert S. Huie

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Judicial staff cannot provide legal advice or time estimates for rulings.

Please note that judicial staff are not authorized to offer legal advice or give time estimates for written rulings.

Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (619) 695-5877

Chambers contact information provided for telephone and email.

The Chambers telephone line is (619) 695-5877 and email is efile_montenegro@casd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro

INFOCriminal cases

Criminal matters are generally scheduled for Fridays at 9:00 a.m.

Criminal matters will generally be heard on Fridays at 9:00 a.m., unless otherwise scheduled by the Court.

Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (619) 695-5877

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted for non-docketing matters; call (619) 695-5877.

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted. For matters other than docketing, scheduling or calendaring, call chambers at (619) 695-5877, and address your inquiries to Law Clerks. For docketing, scheduling and calendaring matters, please contact the Courtroom Deputy by filling out the message form located here.

Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: 619-321-0777

For docketing, scheduling, or calendaring matters, contact Courtroom Deputy Jessica Ortiz via phone at 619-321-0777; court personnel cannot give legal advice or discuss case timing/merits.

For docketing, scheduling, and calendaring matters, contact Courtroom Deputy Jessica Ortiz at 619-321-0777 or by email at Jessica_a_ortiz@casd.uscourts.gov. Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the timing or merits of a case.

Judge Todd W. Robinson

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: 619-321-0777

For docketing, scheduling, or calendaring matters, contact Courtroom Deputy Jessica Ortiz via phone at 619-321-0777; court personnel cannot give legal advice or discuss case timing/merits.

For docketing, scheduling, and calendaring matters, contact Courtroom Deputy Jessica Ortiz at 619-321-0777 or by email at Jessica_a_ortiz@casd.uscourts.gov. Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the timing or merits of a case.

Judge Todd W. Robinson

INFOCivil cases

Exhibit stickers may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court, in advance of the start of trial.

Judge William Q. Hayes

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Parties may call chambers to schedule time to test the equipment at least seven (7) days before the hearing or trial.

Judge William Q. Hayes

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Parties may call chambers to schedule time to test the equipment at least seven (7) days before the hearing or trial.

Judge William Q. Hayes

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Phone

The Court prefers that parties file a written motion rather than request a bond hearing. If the request is urgent, counsel may contact the Court’s CRD to request a hearing date.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

INFO

Contact: Phone to chambers

For a noticed discovery motion involving a party in custody who is proceeding pro se, counsel may telephone chambers to obtain a hearing date.

This process does not apply where a party is in custody and is proceeding pro se. In that case, counsel may contact chambers by telephone to obtain a hearing date on a noticed discovery motion.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

INFO

Contact: Phone to chambers

Attorneys who have appeared may call the Court about non-substantive matters such as scheduling and calendaring.

Attorneys who have appeared in the case may contact the Court by telephone for non-substantive matters such as scheduling and calendaring.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

INFOCriminal cases

With prior Court approval, an out-of-state surety may appear by telephone if accompanied by a notary and able to present suitable identification.

With prior approval of the Court, out-of-state sureties may appear by telephone if they are accompanied by a notary to whom they can present a driver’s license or other suitable identification.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

INFOCivil cases

Either party may object to the Court’s use of GenAI by advising the law clerk when submitting the information.

Either party may object to the Court’s use of such tools by advising the Court’s law clerk of that objection when they submit the information.

Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard

INFO

Contact: Email

Contact courtroom deputy Erica Fry via email for questions about criminal matters.

For questions about criminal matters, please contact courtroom deputy Erica Fry at Erica_Fry@casd.uscourts.gov or (619) 557-2923.

Magistrate Judge Guillermo Cabrera

INFO

Contact: Email

Contact Noemy Martinez via email for transcript requests.

For transcript requests, please contact Noemy Martinez at Noemy_Martinez@casd.uscourts.gov or (619) 557-7310.

Magistrate Judge Guillermo Cabrera

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers

Contact chambers via email for civil matter questions (excluding transcript requests).

For questions about civil matters (other than transcript requests), please contact Judge Cabrera’s chambers at efile_cabrera@casd.uscourts.gov or (619) 446-3965.

Magistrate Judge Guillermo Cabrera

INFO

Parties may call chambers via phone for immediate ruling on unresolved deposition disputes post-meet and confer.

If the dispute is not resolved after meeting and conferring, the parties may call chambers for an immediate ruling on the dispute.

Magistrate Judge Guillermo Cabrera

INFO

Contact: Email
Phone: (619) 557-7099

Contact courtroom deputy Felina Pacho via email or phone for criminal matters and transcript requests.

For questions about any criminal matters and any transcript requests, please contact courtroom deputy Felina Pacho at felina_pacho@casd.uscourts.gov or (619) 557-7099.

Magistrate Judge Janet A. Cabral

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers
Phone: 619-557-5874

Contact Judge Cabral’s chambers via phone or email for civil matters (excluding transcript requests).

For questions about civil matters (other than transcript requests), please contact Judge Cabral’s chambers at 619-557-5874 or efile cabral@casd.uscourts.gov.

Magistrate Judge Janet A. Cabral

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (619) 557-6624

Phone contact allowed for immediate deposition disputes.

If a dispute arises during a deposition regarding an issue of privilege, enforcement of a court-ordered limitation on evidence, or pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(d), counsel may leave a joint voicemail message with Judge Burkhardt's Chambers at (619) 557-6624 to seek an immediate ruling on the dispute.

Magistrate Judge Jill L. Burkhardt

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers

Zoom help resources available at support.zoom.us.

For help getting started with Zoom, visit: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697-Getting-Started.

Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers

Zoom Breakout Room information available at support.zoom.us.

For more information on what to expect when participating in a Zoom Breakout Room, visit: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115005769646.

Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford

INFO

Contact: Phone to chambers

Parties may request in-person ENE/CMC by joint call or email to chambers after meeting and conferring.

The parties may request the ENE and CMC be converted to an in-person conference informally by placing a joint call to chambers or lodging a joint email to efile_Crawford@casd.uscourts.gov. Counsel must meet and confer prior to any such request.

Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (619) 557-5973

Criminal inquiries must be directed to Judge Dembin's Courtroom Deputy.

All inquiries regarding criminal matters shall be directed to Judge Dembin=s Courtroom Deputy at (619) 557-5973.

Magistrate Judge Mitchell D. Dembin

INFO

Contact: Email

Counsel should contact CRD with questions about other equipment.

Counsel should contact the CRD with any questions regarding the use of any other equipment not provided for by the Court.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

INFO

Contact: Email

Counsel should contact the CRD for details and instructions and to schedule a preview of the equipment.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

INFO

Contact bailiff by pushing wall button for 1-2 seconds.

To contact a bailiff, push the button on the wall for one to two seconds. A buzzer is located in the Judge’s chambers and a bailiff will respond as soon as possible.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

INFO

Jurors may take 1-hour lunch break at discretion.

You may take a one hour lunch break at around noon, at your discretion.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

INFO

If a jury note requires the attendance of the attorneys and parties, it may take some time for everyone to return. Therefore, you should continue your deliberations while waiting for an answer to the note.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

INFO

Press buzzer when ready for break/lunch/end of day.

When you are ready for a break, for lunch or to leave at the end of the day, please press the buzzer and a bailiff will arrive to escort you out of the courtroom.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

INFO

Jurors may take 15-minute breaks at discretion.

You may have a morning and an afternoon break (fifteen minutes each) at your discretion.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

INFOCivil cases

Attendance at court-ordered exams is at court’s discretion.

Rule 35 is silent on who may attend a court ordered examination. As a result, that determination is left to the court’s discretion.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

INFOCivil cases

Early Neutral Evaluation Conference coordinates Rule 26 compliance

The magistrate judges of the Southern District of California believe that the Early Neutral Evaluation Conference will be an opportune time to help the parties coordinate their compliance with Rule 26 disclosures and the Rule 26(f) conference.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

INFOCivil cases

Chamber rules specify ex parte motion procedures

Most judges follow a similar procedure, and these are often specified in chamber’s rules. For example, Judge Battaglia’s chamber’s rules require “[b]efore filing an ex parte motion, counsel must contact the opposing party

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

INFOCivil cases

If the Court requires a hearing, the parties will be contacted to set a date and time.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

INFOCivil cases

Examinee’s physician may attend medical exam at court’s discretion.

The examinee’s own physician may be permitted to attend, at the court’s discretion, if the examinee so desires.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

INFOCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Matters submitted Friday will be considered the following Monday.

As a senior District Judge, Judge Battaglia will not be available on Fridays. All matters submitted on Friday will be considered the following Monday after the calendar matters for the day are addressed.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

INFO

Jurors may take 1-hour lunch break at discretion.

You may take a one hour lunch break at around noon, at your discretion.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

INFO

If a jury note requires the attendance of the attorneys and parties, it may take some time for everyone to return. Therefore, you should continue your deliberations while waiting for an answer to the note.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

INFO

Press buzzer when ready for break/lunch/end of day.

When you are ready for a break, for lunch or to leave at the end of the day, please press the buzzer and a bailiff will arrive to escort you out of the courtroom.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

INFO

Jurors may take 15-minute breaks at discretion.

You may have a morning and an afternoon break (fifteen minutes each) at your discretion.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

INFO

Contact: Email

Counsel should contact the CRD for details and instructions and to schedule a preview of the equipment.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

INFOCriminal cases

Criminal matters are heard on Mondays.

Criminal matters are heard on Mondays, unless otherwise scheduled by the Court.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

INFOCivil cases

Examinee’s physician may attend medical exam at court’s discretion.

The examinee’s own physician may be permitted to attend, at the court’s discretion, if the examinee so desires.

Senior Judge Anthony J. Battaglia

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers

Participants should ensure devices are charged or plugged in for Zoom.

Because Zoom may quickly deplete the battery of a participant’s device, each participant should ensure that their device is plugged in or that a charging cable is readily available during the video conference.

Visiting D. Thomas Ferraro

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers

Laptops/desktops recommended over mobile devices for Zoom.

Participants are encouraged to use laptops or desktop computers for the video conference, if possible, as mobile devices often offer inferior performance.

Visiting D. Thomas Ferraro

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers

Counsel must meet and confer before requesting in-person conference.

Counsel must meet and confer prior to any such request.

Visiting D. Thomas Ferraro

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers

Counsel responsible for client participation in ENE.

Counsel must be responsible for ensuring their clients are able to participate in the ENE.

Visiting D. Thomas Ferraro

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers

Court uses Zoom for ENE and CMC conferences.

The Court will use its Zoom video conferencing account to host the ENE and CMC.

Visiting D. Thomas Ferraro

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers

Parties can request in-person ENE/CMC via joint call or email to chambers.

The parties may request the ENE and CMC be converted to an in-person conference informally by placing a joint call to chambers or lodging a joint email to efile_Ferraro@casd.uscourts.gov.

Visiting D. Thomas Ferraro

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers

Court emails Zoom invitations before ENE.

Before the start of the ENE, the Court will email each participant an invitation to join a Zoom video conference.

Visiting D. Thomas Ferraro

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers

Parties can request in-person ENE/CMC via joint call or email to chambers.

The parties may request the ENE and CMC be converted to an in-person conference informally by placing a joint call to chambers or lodging a joint email to efile_Ferraro@casd.uscourts.gov.

Visiting D. Thomas Ferraro

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers

Court emails Zoom invitations before ENE.

Before the start of the ENE, the Court will email each participant an invitation to join a Zoom video conference.

Visiting D. Thomas Ferraro

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone
Phone: (866) 233-7983

CM/ECF technical issues directed to Help Desk

Technical questions relating to CM/ECF should be directed to the CM/ECF Help Desk at (866) 233-7983.

Visiting D. Thomas Ferraro

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Chambers contact information provided

The chambers telephone number is (619) 557-6627. The email address is efile_Ferraro@casd.uscourts.gov.

Visiting D. Thomas Ferraro

CRITICAL

Telephone calls to chambers only permitted for hearing dates for civil motions, TROs, or preliminary injunctions, with restrictions on callers and purposes.

B. Telephone Calls. Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only for obtaining a hearing date for a civil motion, temporary restraining order, or preliminary injunction. Parties seeking a motion date for a noticed motion may contact chambers if (1) they are ready to file within two calendar days and (2) have satisfied the meet and confer requirements set forth below. Such calls may only be made by counsel with knowledge of the case or an unrepresented party. Calls from secretaries, legal assistants, paralegals, or parties represented by counsel are prohibited. Please be aware that all requests for court action must be made in a filing on the docket. Counsel or unrepresented parties should not call chambers with procedural questions; to inquire whether any action has been taken on a motion or other filing; or to request extension of deadlines or changes to hearing dates and/or times. Court personnel will not give legal advice, discuss the the Judge. Requests regarding access to courtroom technology prior to a hearing should be directed to Courtroom Deputy Steven Yaptangco at 619-557-7486 or by email at steven_yaptangco@casd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Jinsook Ohta

INFOCivil cases

Phone: (866) 233–7983

Technical questions about the CM/ECF system should be directed to the CM/ECF Help Desk at (866) 233–7983.

For technical questions relating to the CM/ECF system, the parties should contact the CM/ECF Help Desk at (866) 233–7983.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.

INFOCriminal cases

Phone: 619-557-2921

For criminal matters, call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at 619-557-2921.

C. Telephone Calls. For criminal matters, call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, at 619-557‐2921. For civil matters, call chambers at 619-557‐6625.

Senior Judge Thomas J. Whelan

Southern District of California Chambers Communication Rules

How may parties contact Southern District of California?

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