Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez's rules

Does Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for discovery motions. Parties must have good faith in-person, phone, or video conference before filing discovery motions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. PROCEDURES FOR DISCOVERY DISPUTES

What page or word limits apply to discovery motion before Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez?

Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Discovery motions limited to 5 pages.

View ruleSource: page 3, section I. PROCEDURES FOR DISCOVERY DISPUTS

What page or word limits apply to opposition before Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez?

Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Opposition to discovery motion limited to 5 pages, due within 5 business days.

View ruleSource: page 3, section I. PROCEDURES FOR DISCOVERY DISPUTS

What must be included with discovery motion filings before Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez?

The rule requires certificate of conference. Motion must include certificate of good faith conference per Local Rule 7.1(a)(3).

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. PROCEDURES FOR DISCOVERY DISPUTES

What must be included with discovery objection filings before Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Boilerplate or general objections are prohibited.

View ruleSource: page 4, section II. DISCOVERY OBJECTIONS

How may parties contact Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. Chambers communications about discovery must be by email with all counsel copied; no arguments allowed.

View ruleSource: page 3, section I. PROCEDURES FOR DISCOVERY DISPUTS
Complete rules summary for Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez

Parties must have good faith in-person, phone, or video conference before filing discovery motions.

Motion must include certificate of good faith conference per Local Rule 7.1(a)(3).

Discovery motions limited to 5 pages.

Opposition to discovery motion limited to 5 pages, due within 5 business days.

No reply briefs permitted for discovery motions.

Chambers communications about discovery must be by email with all counsel copied; no arguments allowed.

Boilerplate or general objections are prohibited.

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