**Chief Magistrate Judge William Matthewman** was appointed to the Southern District of Florida in 2012. Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, Florida, he began his career as a police officer and sergeant with the Miami Police Department before entering the law. He has been Board Certified in Criminal Trial Practice by The Florida Bar and holds an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell. His high-profile trial work has been featured on Court TV, Dateline, and 48 Hours. **Education** - University of Florida, LL.B. with Honors (Research Editor, University of Florida Law Review) - Florida International University, Master's Degree - Florida International University, B.S. **Career** - Active trial attorney handling criminal and civil cases, including high-profile matters, through 2012 - Sole practitioner and partner in litigation firms - Attorney, Holland & Knight, Miami - Admitted to Florida Bar, 1983 - Police Officer and Sergeant, Miami Police Department
**Division:** West Palm Beach **Courthouse:** Paul G. Rogers Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 701 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 **Chambers:** Room 331 **Phone:** (561) 803-3440 **Chambers Staff** - Courtroom Deputy: Shanda Walker, (561) 803-3418 (criminal scheduling) - Law Clerk (Civil Even Numbers): Nicole Odrobina, (561) 803-3442 - Law Clerk (Civil Odd Numbers): Natalie Rickards, (561) 803-3441
The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Parties must confer in person or by phone before filing discovery motion.
Judge William Matthewman's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Discovery motions and sanctions motions limited to 5 pages.
Judge William Matthewman's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Response to discovery motion limited to 5 pages, due within 5 business days.
The rule requires exhibits. Moving party must attach relevant discovery materials as exhibits.
Discovery motions and sanctions motions limited to 5 pages.
Response to discovery motion limited to 5 pages, due within 5 business days.
Reply to discovery motion limited to 5 pages, due within 3 business days.
Moving party must attach relevant discovery materials as exhibits.
Certificate of Conferral required at end of motion above signature block.
Parties must confer in person or by phone before filing discovery motion.