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Judge

Judge Christopher Robles

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

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New York Supreme Court, Kings County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Pre Mediation MemorandumCourt-wide
3 pgs
Disclosure Dispute Response LetterCourt-wide
2 pgs
BriefCourt-wide
25 pgs
Disclosure Dispute LetterCourt-wide
2 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

  • Prior to Trial
  • Upon request
  • Within Two Weeks

Proposed Order

  • On Day of Motion

Terms of Sale

Court-wide
  • Upon request

Adjournments

3Business Daysnotice
  • A motion adjournment must be agreed to by all parties, submitted by written stipulation, and e-filed no later than three business days before the motion's return date.

Communication

Filters:

Document Filing Requirements4 rules

Filing RequirementsMandatory

Before trial, any unadjudicated evidentiary, procedural, or substantive legal issue must be raised through an oral or written motion in limine.

Court's wording

Any potential evidentiary question, procedural question/issue, or substantive law matter not previously adjudicated shall be brought to the Court’s attention and addressed prior to commencement of the trial by way of an oral or written motion in limine.

Kings Ny:72ebdb0a4b1dc890bdcf9590 · Aug 2026|SectionTRIALS
Filing RequirementsMandatory

If a case is only partially settled, the stipulation of discontinuance must explicitly state that it is a partial stipulation of discontinuance and must clearly indicate which party or parties have settled or are no longer in the case.

Kings Ny:72ebdb0a4b1dc890bdcf9590 · Aug 2026|SectionRESOLUTION OF A MOTION, ACTION OR PROCEEDING
Filing RequirementsMandatory

A list of the exhibits shall also be provided to the Court at the initial conference.

Document
Trial exhibit list

Must include

  • Exhibit list
Kings Ny:72ebdb0a4b1dc890bdcf9590 · Aug 2026|SectionTRIALS
Filing RequirementsImportant

The parties may resolve motions by e-filing and emailing to Chambers, a proposed Order, signed by all parties, requesting that it be “So Ordered.”

Kings Ny:72ebdb0a4b1dc890bdcf9590 · Aug 2026|SectionRESOLUTION OF A MOTION, ACTION OR PROCEEDING

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

When an action or proceeding is settled or resolved, the parties must immediately upload a stipulation of discontinuance to NYSCEF and copy chambers.

If an action or proceeding is settled/resolved, the parties must notify the Court immediately by uploading a stipulation of discontinuance to NYSCEF and copying chambers.

Page 1 | RESOLUTION OF A MOTION, ACTION OR PROCEEDING

If the parties resolve a motion before its return date, the movant must upload a withdrawal letter to NYSCEF and copy chambers.

If a motion is resolved by the parties prior to the return date, the movant must upload a letter to NYSCEF, copying chambers, indicating that the motion is withdrawn.

Page 1 | RESOLUTION OF A MOTION, ACTION OR PROCEEDING

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

A proposed order used to resolve a motion must be uploaded to NYSCEF no later than three business days before the scheduled appearance.

The proposed order must be uploaded to NYSCEF no later than three (3) business days prior to the scheduled appearance.

Page 1 | RESOLUTION OF A MOTION, ACTION OR PROCEEDING

Opposition papers must be electronically filed no later than two weeks before the motion's court-set return date.

Opposition papers must be e-filed no later than two (2) weeks prior to the return date set by the Court.

Page 1 | MOTIONS

A summary judgment motion must be made within 60 days after the note of issue is filed.

Summary judgment motions must be made within sixty (60) days of the filing of the note of issue, pursuant to Kings County Supreme Court Uniform Civil Term Rule, Part C (6).

Page 1 | MOTIONS

Any reply papers must be electronically filed at least one week before the motion's court-set return date.

Reply papers (if any) must be e-filed at least one (1) week prior the return date set by the Court.

Page 1 | MOTIONS

Courtesy Copy Requirements

A party intending or contemplating use of a deposition transcript at trial must provide courtesy copies to the court before trial begins.

If a party plans on utilizing, or thinks that they might have to utilize, a deposition transcript at trial, courtesy copies of the transcript(s) must be provided to the court prior to commencement of the trial.

Page 1 | TRIALS

When directed by the court, hard copies of papers must be delivered to the courtroom clerk or Judge Robles's mailbox within two weeks after argument.

If the court directs you to provide hard copies, the papers must be delivered to chambers within two weeks, either by delivering them directly to the courtroom clerk, or by bringing them to the twenty fourth (24th) floor and asking the court officer to please put the papers in the mailbox of Judge Robles, within two weeks after the motion was argued.

Page 1 | COURTESY COPIES OF PAPERS

After oral argument, the court may direct a party to provide hard copies of its papers, exhibits, or both if decision is reserved.

If decision is reserved after oral argument, the court may direct you to provide hard copies of your papers, your exhibits, or both.

Page 1 | COURTESY COPIES OF PAPERS

If a proposed order was filed with a motion, a hard copy should be brought on the motion date.

If a proposed order was filed with a motion, a hard copy should be brought on the day of the motion.

Page 1 | COURTESY COPIES OF PAPERS

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

A motion adjournment must be agreed to by all parties, submitted by written stipulation, and e-filed no later than three business days before the motion's return date.

Adjournments of motions must be made by written stipulation, on consent of all parties, e-filed no later than three business days prior to the return date of the motion(s).

Page 1 | ADJOURNMENTS

Chambers Communication Rules

Stipulations and requests for adjournments must not be sent by telephone or email to chambers.

Do not call or email chambers with stipulations/requests for adjournments.

Page 1 | ADJOURNMENTS

The Court prohibits ex parte communications and requires all communications with the Court to be provided on notice to all parties.

The Court will not engage in ex-parte communications. All communications with the Court must be on notice to all parties.

Page 1 | Frequently Asked Questions

Requests about the status of an order or decision should be emailed to the law assistant.

If you are seeking the state of an order or decision, please email the law assistant.

Page 1 | Frequently Asked Questions

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 237 rules apply across New York Supreme Court, Kings County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Request for judicial intervention

    Papers for each fee claim must be separately prepared and filed under its assigned index number, and a Request for Judicial Intervention is required to initiate court proceedings on that claim.

  • Applies to
    Agreement to mediate

    Request that all parties and attorneys sign the Agreement to Mediate form which will be returned to the Court.

  • Applies to
    Pre mediation memorandum

    Counsel must provide the mediator at least ten calendar days before the initial session with a confidential, three-page memorandum containing specified settlement-related information.

Communication

All 45
  • Contact
    Email

    Auction dates must be scheduled by contacting the Foreclosure Department at the listed email address; requests by letter or telephone are not accepted.

  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    Auction-scheduling email inquiries must include the index number, caption, referee’s name, requested date, and at least one alternative date; only one request per email is allowed.

  • Chambers fax communications are generally prohibited except for specified stipulations, Rule 7 PC Orders, and Rule 18 disclosure-related communications.

Filing Timing

All 36

  • A proposed order omitted from a motion must be submitted to the IAS Judge within 60 days, or the motion may be deemed abandoned.

  • An application for a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale must be made within one year after entry of the Order of Reference; filing a Forbearance or Settlement Agreement suspends that period, and noncompliance results in automatic dismissal.

  • All Forbearance Agreements must be filed with the Foreclosure Clerk within 20 days after execution.

E-Filing

All 30
  • Applies to
    Application to convert pending action to electronic filing

    EDDS may not be used in matrimonial proceedings except to upload an application converting a pending action to electronic filing.

  • Applies to
    Ex parte order of protection

    When electronically filing an ex parte order of protection, use the designated NYSCEF filing option; a concerned applicant may apply in person with a paper copy even in an e-filed case.

  • E-filing is encouraged whenever possible to avoid unnecessary courthouse trips.

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About Judge Christopher Robles

Holds FRP-6 in the Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term.

The part rules page states: Updated: August 27, 2026.

Principal Law Clerk: Jessica Laredo (Jlaredo@nycourts.gov)

Law Assistant: Shoshana Miller (srmiller@nycourts.gov)

Courtroom: Room 17.21

320 Jay Street

Brooklyn, New York 11201

Courtroom Telephone No.: (347) 296-1098

Chambers Telephone No.: (347) 296-1135

Updated: August 27, 2026

Common questions about Judge Christopher Robles's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Christopher Robles?

Details: delivery within two weeks. When directed by the court, hard copies of papers must be delivered to the courtroom clerk or Judge Robles's mailbox within two weeks after argument.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURTESY COPIES OF PAPERS

What must be included with stipulation of discontinuance filings before Judge Christopher Robles?

A partial settlement stipulation must expressly identify itself as a partial stipulation of discontinuance and identify the parties who settled or are no longer in the case.

View ruleSource: page 1, section RESOLUTION OF A MOTION, ACTION OR PROCEEDING

What must be included with trial exhibit list filings before Judge Christopher Robles?

The rule requires exhibit list. Counsel must provide the court with an exhibit list at the initial trial conference.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TRIALS

How may parties contact Judge Christopher Robles' chambers?

Stipulations and requests for adjournments must not be sent by telephone or email to chambers.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ADJOURNMENTS

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Christopher Robles?

Requests should be made at least 3 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Christopher Robles. A motion adjournment must be agreed to by all parties, submitted by written stipulation, and e-filed no later than three business days before the motion's return date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ADJOURNMENTS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Christopher Robles?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. If the parties resolve a motion before its return date, the movant must upload a withdrawal letter to NYSCEF and copy chambers.

View ruleSource: page 1, section RESOLUTION OF A MOTION, ACTION OR PROCEEDING

What filing deadlines apply to opposition filings before Judge Christopher Robles?

Opposition papers must be electronically filed no later than two weeks before the motion's court-set return date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Christopher Robles

Stipulations and requests for adjournments must not be sent by telephone or email to chambers.

After oral argument, the court may direct a party to provide hard copies of its papers, exhibits, or both if decision is reserved.

A motion adjournment must be agreed to by all parties, submitted by written stipulation, and e-filed no later than three business days before the motion's return date.

Requests about the status of an order or decision should be emailed to the law assistant.

Opposition papers must be electronically filed no later than two weeks before the motion's court-set return date.

Any reply papers must be electronically filed at least one week before the motion's court-set return date.

A summary judgment motion must be made within 60 days after the note of issue is filed.

When directed by the court, hard copies of papers must be delivered to the courtroom clerk or Judge Robles's mailbox within two weeks after argument.

If a proposed order was filed with a motion, a hard copy should be brought on the motion date.

The parties may resolve a motion by electronically filing and emailing chambers a proposed order signed by all parties requesting that it be entered as so ordered.

If the parties resolve a motion before its return date, the movant must upload a withdrawal letter to NYSCEF and copy chambers.

When an action or proceeding is settled or resolved, the parties must immediately upload a stipulation of discontinuance to NYSCEF and copy chambers.

A partial settlement stipulation must expressly identify itself as a partial stipulation of discontinuance and identify the parties who settled or are no longer in the case.

Counsel must provide the court with an exhibit list at the initial trial conference.

A party intending or contemplating use of a deposition transcript at trial must provide courtesy copies to the court before trial begins.

Before trial, any unadjudicated evidentiary, procedural, or substantive legal issue must be raised through an oral or written motion in limine.

A proposed order used to resolve a motion must be uploaded to NYSCEF no later than three business days before the scheduled appearance.

The Court prohibits ex parte communications and requires all communications with the Court to be provided on notice to all parties.

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