Northern District of Texas Local Rules and Judge Filing Requirements
Filing requirements from individual practices, standing orders, and published court policies for Northern District of Texas
Federal court local rules are only the first layer. These filing requirements come from individual judges' practices, standing orders, and policies published by the Northern District of Texas. They supplement the district local rules and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Requirements vary significantly between judges in the same district, so always verify the specific rules for your assigned judge.
- Chief Judge Reed O'Connor
Judge Starr's judge's copy requirements are temporarily suspended; do not mail copies during the suspension period.
- Judge Ada Brown
The Court does not require courtesy copies of documents, unless specifically requested in other orders or specifically requested by the Court. Should the Court require copies, the Court’s copies are to be delivered to the Clerk’s office at 1100 Commerce Street, Room 1452, Dallas, TX 75242. The Clerk’s office is located on the 14th floor of the Earle Cabell Federal Building. Their phone number is (214) 753-2200.
- Judge Ada Brown
Rule 26(f) conference required in person for represented parties; not required for pro se/prisoner cases.
- Magistrate Judge Brian McKay
In part Local Rule 5.1(a) reads as follows: "Before filing a motion, counsel for a moving party shall confer with the counsel of all parties affected by the requested relief to determine whether or not the contemplated motion will be opposed." A conference requires the participation of counsel for all affected parties. An attorney's refusal to return a call requesting a Rule 5.1(a) conference will not be tolerated. Of course, the conference requirement may be satisfied by a written communication as well.