**Chief Judge David G. Estudillo** serves as Chief District Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, sitting in Tacoma. No biographical narrative was available on the court website at the time of research.
**Division:** Tacoma **Courthouse:** United States Courthouse, 1717 Pacific Avenue, Suite 4410, Tacoma, WA 98402-3200 **Courtroom:** B **Phone:** (253) 882-3840 **Chambers Staff** - Courtroom Deputy: (253) 882-3825 - Case Administrator: (253) 882-3802
Judge David G. Estudillo's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Discovery motions prohibited until status conference on discovery dispute.
Judge David G. Estudillo's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Joint discovery dispute statement limited to 3 pages.
Judge David G. Estudillo's formatting rule includes other font, 12 point type, single spacing. Professional attire required for video appearances.
Parties may contact Judge David G. Estudillo's chambers by video conference only as allowed by the rule. Video participants must conduct themselves as if physically present.
Video appearances are a privilege, not a right, allowing remote participation.
Video participants must conduct themselves as if physically present.
Attorneys must appear on camera and have technical capability; inform court if unable.
Professional attire required for video appearances.
Attorneys must appear from proper location with lighting, no distractions, not from vehicles.
Video conference login details limited to client and relevant staff only.
Discovery motions prohibited until status conference on discovery dispute.
Joint discovery dispute statement limited to 3 pages.