Courtesy copies are required for covered filings before Judge Johanna Bender. The court cannot accept delivery of working papers by email or by delivery to the courtroom.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Parties must comply with all requirements of KCLR 7 when setting non-dispositive motions.
Judge Johanna Bender's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Motions for change of civil trial date, even by stipulation, must comply with Local Rule 40(e).
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Dispositive motions are heard on Fridays and certain Thursday afternoons in one-hour slots.
Parties must comply with all requirements of KCLR 7 when setting non-dispositive motions.
Non-dispositive motions are considered without oral argument unless a party requests oral argument and the court deems it necessary.
To request oral argument on a non-dispositive motion, indicate the request on the front page of the motion or opposition.
If the court decides to hear oral argument on a non-dispositive motion, the bailiff will contact the parties regarding scheduling.
Dispositive motions are heard on Fridays and certain Thursday afternoons in one-hour slots.
Before scheduling a dispositive motion, select a date and confirm availability with all opposing counsel or pro se parties, then contact the bailiff.
Do not note a dispositive motion until the bailiff confirms the date is available.
The court cannot accept delivery of working papers by email or by delivery to the courtroom.
Email requests for dispositive motion hearings must include case name, cause number, names/phone/email of all counsel, type of hearing, and dates requested.
Additional time will be provided for multi-party or complex litigation; advise the bailiff when scheduling.
Motions for restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, revisions, and class certification are granted oral argument.
Motions to shorten time are strongly disfavored and should only be used in extraordinary circumstances.
When requesting a motion on shortened time, the underlying motion must be noted in the regular course and a separate motion to shorten time submitted.
Unless and until the motion to shorten time is granted, responses and replies should be submitted as if on the presumptive timeline.
Motions for change of civil trial date, even by stipulation, must comply with Local Rule 40(e).
A Word version of all proposed orders is required.
Word copies of proposed orders may be submitted by email to bender.court@kingcounty.gov or via the e-filing portal using the e-working copies application.
Weddings: Judge Bender is available for ceremonies Monday through Friday at 4:30pm at the Clark Children and Family Justice Center, and on weekends at various locations.
For wedding scheduling, email the bailiff at bender.court@kingcounty.gov or call 206-477-1495.