**Magistrate Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez** was appointed as a United States Magistrate Judge at Miami, Florida on January 23, 2023. He earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Miami. Prior to his judicial appointment, he served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. **Education** - University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1990 - University of Miami, B.A., 1986 **Career** - U.S. Magistrate Judge, Southern District of Florida, 2023–present - Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida
**Division:** Miami **Courthouse:** C. Clyde Atkins U.S. Courthouse, 301 North Miami Avenue, 6th Floor, Miami, Florida 33128 **Phone:** (305) 523-5890
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.
Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Discovery motions limited to 5 pages.
Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Opposition to discovery motion limited to 5 pages, due within 5 business days.
The rule requires certificate of conference. Motion must include certificate of good faith conference per Local Rule 7.1(a)(3).
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Boilerplate or general objections are prohibited.
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.
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.