Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 50 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing. Submissions over 50 pages require a courtesy hard copy filed with the District Clerk’s Office
Judge Juan F. Alanis's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Counsel and pro se parties must confer with opposing counsel regarding all motions before filing.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Telephone conference requests require a motion form stating all parties agree to appear by phone
Parties may contact Judge Juan F. Alanis' chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (956) 618-8478. All court communications and motion/hearing inquiries must go through Case Manager Nelida Losoya
Submissions over 50 pages require a courtesy hard copy filed with the District Clerk’s Office
Documents may only be sent by facsimile to Judge Alanis with prior court approval
All court communications and motion/hearing inquiries must go through Case Manager Nelida Losoya
Counsel are prohibited from ex-parte contact with the law clerk
Attorneys may only discuss issues directly raised by the law clerk with them
Filing, order entry, and docket information must be obtained from the District Clerk’s Office
All case-related letters to the court must be filed via CM/ECF
All criminal matter inquiries must be directed to Case Manager Nelida Losoya
Telephone conference requests require a motion form stating all parties agree to appear by phone
Counsel must immediately notify the Case Manager of resolved trial or hearing matters
Counsel and pro se parties must confer with opposing counsel regarding all motions before filing.
All motions must include a certificate of conference detailing the conference, substance of relief, and opposition status.
All motions must include a separate proposed order.