King County District Court, Texas Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Moving counsel must confer with counsel for all parties affected by the requested relief to determine whether the contemplated motion will be opposed.

2.1. Counsel for a moving party shall confer with the counsel of all parties affected by the requested relief to determine whether a contemplated motion will be opposed.

A conference is required for all motions except motions to dismiss the entire action or indictment, motions for summary judgment, and motions for new trial.

2.4. Such a conference is required for all motions except motions to dismiss the entire action or indictment, motions for summary judgment, and motions for new trial.

Before filing a motion to withdraw, counsel must confer with the client, provide an opportunity to sign if the client does not object, and give notice of the ten-day objection period if written approval cannot be secured.

4.1. Withdrawal of counsel in both civil and criminal cases shall be pursuant to Rule 10, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. 4.2. Prior to filing a motion to withdraw, counsel shall conference with the client and attempt to ascertain whether the client objects to the motion. 4.3. If the client does not object, the client shall be given an opportunity to sign the written motion. 4.4. If counsel is unable to secure the client's written approval of the withdrawal, counsel must notify the client that the Court will approve the motion unless the client files a written objection within ten days.