Courtesy copies are required only when requested by chambers. Courtesy copies only when specifically requested.
Judge Orlando L. Garcia's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Standing order governs additional motion rules.
Judge Orlando L. Garcia's rules include page or word limits for covered filings. Page limits follow Local Rule CV-7 unless leave of court granted.
Judge Orlando L. Garcia's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Objections to magistrate judge recommendations limited to 20 pages for dispositive motions.
Judge Orlando L. Garcia's formatting rule includes times new roman font, 12 point type, double spacing, letter paper, margins top 1 inches, bottom 1 inches, left 1.5 inches, right 1 inches, no chewing gum, no active cell phone use, no beverages at counsel tables unless approved, question witnesses from lectern, request permission to approach witness or bench, do not approach lectern or walk behind opposing counsel during examination, dress consistent with court decorum, and stand when addressing court.
The rule requires certificate of conference. Rule 12(b)(6) motions must include a Certificate of Conference.
The rule requires certificate of conference. Non-dispositive motions without Certificate of Conference may be stricken.
Parties may contact Judge Orlando L. Garcia's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (210) 472-6550 Ext. 5020. Call Natasha Martinez for emergencies.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Orlando L. Garcia. Process: file redacted on ecf. Sealing requires motion with authority; redaction preferred over sealing.
Judge Orlando L. Garcia's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request, proposed new dates, and proposed order. Motion and proposed order required for trial continuances; file as soon as possible.
Rule 12(b)(6) motions must include a Certificate of Conference.
Rule 12(b)(6) motions without Certificate of Conference will be stricken.
Non-dispositive motions without Certificate of Conference may be stricken.
Sealing requires motion with authority; redaction preferred over sealing.
Summary judgment motions disfavored in FTCA and bench trial cases; limited to legal issues.
Courtesy copies only when specifically requested.
Contact Natasha Martinez by email for court matters.
Call Natasha Martinez for emergencies.
Law clerks cannot be contacted directly except in emergencies.
Parties cannot contact the court during depositions.
Do not contact court about motion status unless circumstances change.
File motion for expedited hearing, then contact Natasha Martinez.
Parties must file joint proposed scheduling order.
File motion with proposed order to modify scheduling order.
Initial disclosures are exchanged, not filed.
Attorneys may use internet during trial; contact Natasha Martinez for access.
Contact Natasha Martinez to arrange technology use.
Parties may bring own equipment; contact Natasha Martinez to arrange.
Court recommends early arrival or scheduling visit to test technology.
Page limits follow Local Rule CV-7 unless leave of court granted.
Objections to magistrate judge recommendations limited to 20 pages for dispositive motions.
Motion and order required for leave of court to exceed page limits.
No telephone conferences allowed for motions.
No letter briefs accepted in civil cases.
No stipulation for extensions without motion and order.
Dispositive motions ruled on as soon as possible.
Standing order governs additional motion rules.
Strict courtroom decorum rules: no gum, phones, beverages; stand when addressing court.
Counsel must address court from lectern.
Motion and proposed order required for trial continuances; file as soon as possible.