Courtesy copies are required for covered filings before Judge Nelson K.H. Lee. Working copies must be addressed to Judge Lee and delivered to the Judge's mailroom in Room C-203, not directly to the courtroom unless instructed.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. If a case settles or a hearing needs to be stricken, notify the bailiff immediately.
Judge Nelson K.H. Lee's rules specify how parties may contact chambers. Settlement conferences are conducted Monday through Friday at 4:30 pm; schedule at least 2 weeks in advance by emailing the bailiff.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. To request a hearing date, email the bailiff with the case name, cause number, and type of hearing requested.
To request a hearing date, email the bailiff with the case name, cause number, and type of hearing requested.
Settlement conferences are conducted Monday through Friday at 4:30 pm; schedule at least 2 weeks in advance by emailing the bailiff.
Anyone appearing by Zoom must join at the designated time; persons appearing late should not expect to be admitted.
No one is authorized to record proceedings by any means without prior permission from the Court.
If a case settles or a hearing needs to be stricken, notify the bailiff immediately.
Judge Lee performs weddings Monday through Friday at 4:30 and on weekends; call or email for availability and fees.
Working copies must be addressed to Judge Lee and delivered to the Judge's mailroom in Room C-203, not directly to the courtroom unless instructed.
Provide a copy of the proposed order in Word format by emailing it to the bailiff.
Parties must contact the Court to schedule a dispositive motion with oral argument; dispositive motions are scheduled on Friday mornings with typically one hour for argument.
Check with opposing counsel before scheduling any hearing to ensure the date and time works for all counsel.
All parties must provide a brief 3 to 5 page typewritten memorandum or letter at least 5 court days prior to the settlement conference outlining factual background, prior negotiations, positions, and a settlement proposal.
All parties must confirm in-person attendance and provide their memorandum or letter at least 5 business days prior or the conference will be stricken.
Clients with settlement authority must be present in person; the conference will not continue if communication with a party not present is required; parties may not appear by telephone.
Before filing a discovery motion, parties may schedule a conference call with Judge Lee within 1 to 3 court days of being contacted.
For a Zoom appearance in criminal hearings, request at least 48 hours in advance with an explanation; the decision is within the judge's discretion.
Remote participants must ensure their Zoom screen name matches their legal name; the Court may decline to admit unrecognized names from the waiting room.
The party requesting the Zoom appearance is responsible for monitoring when the person appearing by Zoom has joined and shall advise the Court; the bailiff will not monitor.