Courtesy copies are required for covered filings before Judge Mark Larrañaga. When citing materials already in the court record, reference the document by title and sub number (e.g., Declaration of Bob Jones, Sub/Dkt. #5).
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Comply with all KCLR 7 requirements when setting motions without oral argument, including filing proof of service.
Judge Mark Larrañaga's rules specify how parties may contact chambers. Do not email the judge directly; all email correspondence must go through the bailiff.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. File and provide a working copy of the Note for Motion within 48 hours after confirming a hearing date.
Comply with all KCLR 7 requirements when setting motions without oral argument, including filing proof of service.
File and provide a working copy of the Note for Motion within 48 hours after confirming a hearing date.
Do not email the judge directly; all email correspondence must go through the bailiff.
Avoid scheduling motions without argument from 6/12 to 6/20; motions noted during that period will be considered upon the judge's return on 6/23/2025.
When citing materials already in the court record, reference the document by title and sub number (e.g., Declaration of Bob Jones, Sub/Dkt. #5).
Do not email working copies directly to the court or bailiff without prior permission.
Non-dispositive motions are considered without oral argument unless a request is made on the front page and the court agrees oral argument is necessary.
To schedule an unlawful detainer hearing, email larranaga.court@kingcounty.gov to obtain a date.
Motions are allotted one hour for argument and ruling.
Cross-motions or additional separately briefed dispositive motions must be separately scheduled; they cannot be included as part of a response.
Advise the bailiff if additional time is needed for hearings involving multi-parties or complex issues.
Working copies must be submitted when they are due to be filed; do not wait until the reply is due.
Provide working copies in support of or opposition to a noted motion no later than the day they are served on the opposing party, per LCR 7(b)(4)(F).
If the moving party decides not to proceed, they must immediately notify the court to strike the hearing per KCLCR 7(b)(4)(H).
Email requests for scheduling must include case name, cause number, names and email addresses of all counsel/pro se parties, type of hearing, and requested dates from the available calendar.