Judge Consuelo B. Marshall
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- 1 copy
Adjournments
- Continuance requests require proposed stipulation with detailed declaration showing good cause.
Request must include
Communication
Page & Word Limits1 rule
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).
Court's wording
Pursuant to Local Rule 11-6, Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages, absent leave of Court. Replies shall not exceed ten (10) pages.
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Footnotes shall be in typeface no less than two sizes smaller than text size (e.g., if text size is 14, font size shall be no smaller than 12) and shall be used sparingly.
- Font size
- At least 12 points
Formatting
- •Footnotes shall be used sparingly
Document Filing Requirements10 rules
Counsel for the parties shall meet personally pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) and applicable Local Rules in anticipation of the court-ordered scheduling conference.
Lead trial counsel shall attend any proceeding before this Court, including all status and settlement conferences.
Unless otherwise ordered, no later than seven (7) days before the Scheduling Conference, counsel shall file a Joint Report of Rule 26(f) Meeting.
The Plaintiff shall promptly serve the Complaint in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4 and shall comply with Local Rule 5-3 with respect to all proofs of service.
- Document
- Complaint
Must include
- •Proof of service
Proposed orders required with motions; must include relief and rationale with citations.
Court's wording
Each party filing or opposing a motion or seeking the determination of any matter shall serve and lodge a Proposed Order setting forth the relief or action sought and a brief statement of the rationale for the decision with appropriate citations. A party objecting to evidence shall similarly lodge a Proposed Order setting forth the specific evidence and basis for the objection(s). All Proposed Orders shall be submitted via e-mail to
Requests for Judicial Notice: Parties requesting judicial notice shall identify the adjudicative fact(s) for which it seeks notice pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 201.
Ex parte applications only for extraordinary relief; must comply with LR 7-19.
Court's wording
Counsel are reminded ex parte applications are solely for extraordinary relief. Applications that do not meet the requirements set forth in Local Rules 7-19 will not be considered. The Court considers ex parte applications on the papers and usually does not set these matters for hearing.
References to documents or evidence filed with the Court shall include a citation to the
Pursuant to Local Rule 11-8, all Memoranda of Points and Authorities exceeding ten (10) pages must be accompanied by a Table of Authorities and a Table of Contents.
Must include
- •Table of contents
- •Table of authorities
Failure to timely file or conform Joint Report may result in sanctions.
Court's wording
A Joint Report which is not timely filed or does not conform with this Order, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f), and applicable Local Rules will interfere with preparation by the Court and its staff, and may result in the assessment of sanctions.
Filing & Service rules
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Mandatory courtesy copies required by 12:00 noon next business day; must be labeled and include NEF.
MANDATORY Courtesy Copies: Pursuant to General Order 08-11 and Local Rule 11-3, and unless otherwise ordered by the Court, mandatory chambers copies of all filed documents, including Ex Parte or Temporary Restraining Order documents, must be delivered to the courtesy copy boxes next to the Customer Service window, at 350 W. 1st Street, Attention: Yolanda Skipper, on the 4th floor of the U.S. Courthouse, no later than 12:00 noon the following business day. The mandatory chambers copy must be prominently labeled CHAMBERS COPY on the face page. The mandatory chambers copy of all electronically filed documents must include the Notice of Electronic Filing as the last page of the document. Failure to timely supply courtesy copies of papers may result in the hearing being taken off calendar.
Civil cases
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Under seal filings must comply with LR 79-5.2 and show good cause with legal authority.
Under Seal Filings: Applications to file documents under seal shall comply with Local Rule 79-5.2, and shall identify the specific material with supporting legal authority (i.e., rule, statute and/or case law) to support a good cause showing. A protective order signed by the parties does not establish good cause to file documents under seal with the Court.
Civil cases
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Motions in limine must be noticed by final pretrial conference; no replies without leave.
Motions In Limine: Motions in limine shall be noticed for hearing no later than the final pretrial conference date. No replies shall be filed, absent leave of Court.
Civil cases
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Continuance requests require proposed stipulation with detailed declaration showing good cause.
Counsel requesting a continuance must lodge - - prior to the date to be continued - - a Proposed Stipulation and Order including a detailed declaration of the grounds for the requested continuance or extension of time. The Court grants continuances only upon a showing of good cause, focusing on the diligence of the party seeking the continuance and any prejudice that may result if the continuance is denied. Failure to comply with the Local Rules and this Order may result in denial of the request for continuance.
Civil cases
Page 6 | Continuances
Chambers Communication Rules
Counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its chambers staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means, although counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy, Yolanda Skipper, at: yolanda_skipper@cacd.uscourts.gov, with appropriate inquiries. To facilitate communication with the Courtroom Deputy, counsel should list their facsimile transmission numbers and email addresses along with their telephone numbers on all papers.
Counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its chambers staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means, although counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy, Yolanda Skipper, at: yolanda_skipper@cacd.uscourts.gov, with appropriate inquiries. To facilitate communication with the Courtroom Deputy, counsel should list their facsimile transmission numbers and email addresses along with their telephone numbers on all papers.
Civil cases
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