Judge Kathleen M. Williams
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Communication
Chambers
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Document Filing Requirements1 rule
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Filing & Service rules
Chambers Communication Rules
Calls to Chambers require prior party consultation, opposing counsel on line, and specific information provided.
Unless expressly permitted by the Rules or a court order, or in case of an emergency, counsel must confer with all parties before calling Chambers. Only counsel of record may make calls to Chambers, and opposing counsel must be on the line for any calls. When calling chambers, counsel must provide (1) the docket number of the case, (2) the case caption, (3) their name and the party they represent, (4) whether opposing counsel has been consulted, and (5) a succinct and clear statement of the reason for their call.
Civil cases
Emails to Chambers must include docket number, case caption, and description in subject line, and copy all counsel unless ex parte.
Emails to Chambers, when permitted, shall state clearly in the subject line: (1) the docket number of the case, (2) the case caption, and (3) a brief description of the contents (e.g., 12-cv-34567, Jones v. Smith, Proposed Order"). All emails, unless relating to permissible ex parte matters under the rules, must copy all counsel and unrepresented parties.
Civil cases
Substantive matters must be submitted as motions on the docket, not by phone or email.
Any requests for relief or action by the Court must be submitted as a motion on the docket, unless otherwise permitted by the Federal and Local Rules. No substantive matters may be raised by phone or email with Chambers, unless expressly permitted by the Rules or a court order. Similarly, Parties are not permitted to call Chambers regarding any matters that can be ascertained from a review of the applicable rules or the docket.
Civil cases
Letters to Chambers are not accepted and will be uploaded to the docket if received.
For non-substantive matters, emails or calls to Chambers must comport with all Federal and Local rules and the practices and procedures set out here. Letters to Chambers will not be accepted. Any ex parte letters received will be uploaded to the docket.
Civil cases