**Senior District Judge William Q. Hayes** was appointed to the Southern District of California by President George W. Bush in 2003. Judge Hayes was born in 1956 in Bronxville, New York. He was nominated on May 1, 2003, confirmed by the Senate on October 2, 2003, and received his commission on October 6, 2003, to a new seat authorized by statute. He assumed senior status on August 1, 2021. **Education** - Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 1983 - Syracuse University College of Business Administration, M.B.A., 1983 - Syracuse University, B.S., 1978 **Career** - Private practice attorney (1983–1986) - Adjunct faculty, National College (1984–1985) and University of Colorado at Denver (1985–1986) - Assistant U.S. Attorney and Criminal Division Chief, Southern District of California (1987–2003) - Adjunct law professor, Thomas Jefferson School of Law (1989–1996) and University of San Diego School of Law (1998)
**Courthouse:** James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, 333 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 **Phone:** (619) 557-5600 (Court main line) **Note:** Senior Judge — no courtroom deputy or court reporter listed in public directory.
Courtesy copies are required when a filing is >= 20 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by mail. Courtesy copies must be submitted via USPS mail, courier, or delivery to chambers.
Judge William Q. Hayes's rules set a pre-motion procedure for special equipment request. Request special equipment via joint/ex parte motion at least 7 days before hearing/trial.
Judge William Q. Hayes' rule states these limits: 5 days before trial. Trial briefs due 5 court days before trial.
Judge William Q. Hayes' formatting rule includes binding three ring binder and separated by tabs. Place exhibits in three-ring binders separated by tabs.
The rule requires proposed order. Proposed orders in Word format required with motions not set for hearing 28+ days after filing.
The rule requires in person attendance. Oral argument must be attended in person unless otherwise ordered.
Parties may contact Judge William Q. Hayes' chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email efile_hayes@casd.uscourts.gov. Proposed orders must be emailed to opposing counsel and efile_hayes@casd.uscourts.gov with docket number and case name in subject line.
Requests should be made at least 42 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge William Q. Hayes. Motion/Trial Setting hearing scheduled 6 weeks after initial appearance.
Counsel must be available 5 minutes before scheduled telephonic hearing.
Place exhibits in three-ring binders separated by tabs.
Proposed orders in Word format required with motions not set for hearing 28+ days after filing.
Proposed orders must not contain filer's name/law firm or the word 'proposed' in caption.
Proposed orders must be emailed to opposing counsel and efile_hayes@casd.uscourts.gov with docket number and case name in subject line.
No courtesy copies required for filings under 20 pages.
Courtesy copies must be submitted via USPS mail, courier, or delivery to chambers.
Courtesy copies must include CM/ECF document header on each page.
Courtesy copies should be double-sided but single-sided is acceptable.
Courtesy copies must be bound on top left corner only, no steel prong fasteners.
Filings with more than 3 exhibits must have tabbed exhibits with table of exhibits.
Test courtroom technology equipment at least 7 days before hearing/trial.
Request special equipment via joint/ex parte motion at least 7 days before hearing/trial.
Oral argument must be attended in person unless otherwise ordered.
For telephonic hearings, email phone/dial-in info to Court at least 7 days in advance.
File and email proposed pretrial order to Chambers at least 7 days before pretrial conference.
Trial date confirmed during pretrial conference.
Motion in limine hearing date scheduled during pretrial conference.
Motions in limine due 2 weeks before motion in limine hearing date.
Responses to motions in limine due 7 days before hearing date.
Joint proposed jury instructions, verdict form, voir dire, statement of case, exhibit binders due 7 days before motion in limine hearing date.
Email proposed jury instructions, verdict form, and statement of case to Court in Word format.
Obtain exhibit stickers from Clerk before trial starts.
Provide 2 copies of exhibit binders to Court 7 days before motion in limine hearing date.
Immediately notify magistrate judge of settlement.
File Joint Motion to Dismiss and email proposed order within 28 days of settlement if no deadline set.
Motions must be filed 21 days before hearing; oppositions 7 days before.
Motion/Trial Setting hearing scheduled 6 weeks after initial appearance.
Motions in limine due 2 weeks before hearing; oppositions 1 week before.
Trial briefs due 5 court days before trial.