Judge Richard B. Farrer
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Filings
Not Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Agreed Motion
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Unopposed Or Opposed Status
- 3Length Of Additional Time Requested
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Opposing counsel must be copied on all correspondence with court except ex parte mediation statements.
Other than when submitting ex parte mediation statements, opposing counsel should generally be copied on all correspondence with the Court.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Citations preferred in body text, string citations acceptable in footnotes.
I prefer when citations and other matters are included in the body of a document’s text, as opposed to a footnote. That said, a string citation is fine in a footnote.
Court staff cannot discuss substantive matters with counsel or parties.
Please note that court staff should not be contacted regarding substantive matters. Court staff have been instructed not to discuss substantive matters with counsel or parties.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Email prohibited for inquiring about anticipated rulings or timing.
Please don't email to inquire about anticipated rulings or their timing.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Emergency contact number for civil matters is (210) 472-6357.
In a true emergency concerning a civil matter, call chambers at: (210) 472-6357.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
Parties may contact court during depositions in emergencies at (210) 472-6357.
Yes, in emergencies parties can call chambers at: (210) 472-6357.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
Contact chambers early when filing motions for temporary restraining orders or expedited relief.
Please contact chambers as early in the process as possible.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
Court staff cannot advise parties about timing of rulings.
Not typically. Court staff cannot advise parties when a ruling will issue in a case.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Exceeding page limits requires a motion for leave; court values brevity.
Does the Court depart from the page limits contained in the local rules? If so, by standing order or is a motion for leave of court and order required? To get this relief, file a motion requesting leave to exceed page limits. That said, the Court values brevity and clarity.