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Judge Robert A. Goering
Judge

Judge Robert A. Goering

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, General Division

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Motion, Memorandum

  • Email

Adjournments

  • A written motion for a continuance in a civil case must be made no later than 30 days before trial.

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Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Proposed civil jury instructions must be emailed to the law clerk one week before trial.

Proposed civil jury instructions shall be submitted by e-mail to the law clerk one week before trial.

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Pretrial statements must be filed two days before pretrial.

Pretrial statements shall be filed two days prior to pretrial in accordance with Local Rule 15(B)(2).

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Courtesy Copy Requirements

Courtesy copies of all civil motions and memoranda must be emailed to the Court.

Parties shall provide courtesy copies of all civil motions and memoranda by email to swertz@hamiltoncountycourtsoh.gov.

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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Before filing a motion to compel, counsel may call Court staff to schedule a telephone conference with the Judge.

Counsel may, prior to filing a motion to compel, call Court staff to schedule a telephone conference with the Judge.

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

A written motion for a continuance in a civil case must be made no later than 30 days before trial.

Motions for continuances in civil cases shall be made in writing no later than 30 days before trial.

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Chambers Communication Rules

The parties must inform the Court when a motion is ready for a ruling.

The parties shall inform the Court when a motion is ripe for ruling.

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If a decision has not been issued within 60 days, parties are advised to contact Court staff.

Parties are advised to contact Court staff if a decision is not forthcoming within 60 days.

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 1 rules apply across Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, General Division. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

All 1
  • Applies to
    Mental health docket assessment order

    The Mental Health Docket Assessment Order must allow at least 30 days for the assessment to be completed.

About Judge Robert A. Goering
  • Courtroom: Room 520
  • Location: Hamilton County Courthouse
  • Address: 1000 Main Street
  • Phone (bailiff): 513-946-5102
  • Phone (staff attorney): 513-946-5744
  • Fax (staff attorney): 513-946-5104
  • Email (staff attorney): SWertz@hamiltoncountycourtsoh.gov
  • Bailiff: Kristie Cornelius
  • Staff attorney: Sydney Wertz
  • Parties shall provide courtesy copies of all civil motions and memoranda by email to swertz@hamiltoncountycourtsoh.gov.
Common questions about Judge Robert A. Goering's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Robert A. Goering?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions and memorandums. Details: by email. Courtesy copies of all civil motions and memoranda must be emailed to the Court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION PRACTICE

Does Judge Robert A. Goering require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Before filing a motion to compel, counsel may call Court staff to schedule a telephone conference with the Judge.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DISCOVERY

How may parties contact Judge Robert A. Goering's chambers?

The parties must inform the Court when a motion is ready for a ruling.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION PRACTICE

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Robert A. Goering?

A written motion for a continuance in a civil case must be made no later than 30 days before trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CALENDARING, CONTINUANCES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Robert A. Goering?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Proposed civil jury instructions must be emailed to the law clerk one week before trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TRIAL
Complete rules summary for Judge Robert A. Goering

Courtesy copies of all civil motions and memoranda must be emailed to the Court.

The parties must inform the Court when a motion is ready for a ruling.

If a decision has not been issued within 60 days, parties are advised to contact Court staff.

A written motion for a continuance in a civil case must be made no later than 30 days before trial.

Pretrial statements must be filed two days before pretrial.

Proposed civil jury instructions must be emailed to the law clerk one week before trial.

Before filing a motion to compel, counsel may call Court staff to schedule a telephone conference with the Judge.

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