Judge Nadia S. Medrano
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Filings > 50 pages
- 1 copy
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
All motions must be accompanied by a separate proposed order.
DocumentMotion
Requests for telephone conferences must be made via motion form and include all parties' agreement to appear by phone.
Telephone conferences are allowable, but only in limited circumstances. Requests for telephone conferences shall be made by motion form. The request shall indicate the agreement of all parties to appear by telephone.
DocumentMotion
All motions must include a certificate of conference detailing conferring efforts and opposition status.
All motions must contain a certificate of conference stating that counsel and pro se parties have conferred regarding the substance of the relief requested, stating whether the relief is opposed or unopposed.
DocumentMotion
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All case-related letters to the Court must be filed electronically via CM/ECF.
The parties must file copies of all case-related letters to the Court via CM/ECF.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Waivers of hearings must be filed by 3:00 PM the day before the hearing.
All Waivers of Hearings must be filed by 3:00 pm the day prior to the Hearing.
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Opposed motions may be considered 21 days after filing without further notice.
Pursuant to the Local Rules, opposed motions may be considered by the Court after expiration of 21 days from the motion filing date, without notice from the Court.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Submissions over 50 pages (including motions, briefs, attachments) require a courtesy hard copy filed with the District Clerk’s Office.
Parties are reminded that any submission - including motions, briefs, and attachments - that is greater than 50 pages in length requires a courtesy hard copy to be filed with the Distict Clerk’s Office
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Joint motions for continuances are not binding and are granted only at the Court's discretion.
Joint motions for continuances are not binding, and they will be granted only at the discretion of the Court.
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Chambers Communication Rules
All case-related correspondence must be addressed to the District Clerk’s specified mailing address.
All case-related correspondence must be addressed to: United States District Clerk P.O. Box 5059 McAllen, Texas 78501
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Court communications/inquiries re motions/hearings must go through Case Manager Stephanie Garcia/Chambers; ex-parte contact with law clerk prohibited.
Communications with the Court and inquiries regarding motions, hearings, etc. should be made through the Case Manger, Stephanie Garcia/Chambers. Ex-parte contact by counsel through the law clerk is strictly forbidden.
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Law clerks may not discuss cases/procedures with parties/attorneys unless directed by the Court; attorneys may only discuss matters raised by the law clerk.
The Law clerk is not allowed to discuss any cases, motions pending before the Court, or Court procedures with parties or attorneys. At times, the Court, in its discretion may direct that the law clerk contact the attorneys in a case regarding a specific matter. Attorneys shall, however, refrain from discussing any issue not directly raised by the law clerk.
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All questions regarding any criminal matters should be directed to Chambers at (956) 618-8080.
All questions regarding any criminal matters should be directed to Chambers at (956) 618-8080.
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Counsel must immediately notify the Case Manager when any scheduled trial or hearing matter is resolved.
Counsel shall notify the Case Manager immediately of the resolution of any matter that is set for trial or a hearing.
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Information about document filings, order entries, or docket entries must be obtained from the District Clerk’s Office.
Information regarding the filing of documents, entry of orders, or docket entries should be obtained from the United States District Clerk’s Office.
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