Judge David Alan Ezra
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- Not required
Emergency Motions
Adjournments
- Motion for continuance must be filed before pretrial submission deadlines; late motions require showing good cause except in emergencies.
- Discovery extensions can be stipulated without court approval, but complaint extensions require agreed motion and order.
- A motion to continue should be filed at the earliest date possible and should show good cause for the continuance. The court will rule as soon as practicable.
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Request must include
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Phone
Chambers
Page & Word Limits10 rules
Replies, if any, shall be limited to ten (10) pages in length in accordance with Local Rule CV-7(e).
- Page limit
- Up to 10 pages
Dispositive motions as defined in Local Rule CV-7(c) and responses to dispositive motions shall be limited to twenty (20) pages in length.
- Response to dispositive motion
- Up to 20 pages
Replies, if any, shall be limited to ten (10) pages in length in accordance with Local Rule CV-7(e).
- Reply
- Up to 10 pages
Dispositive motions limited to 20 pages, responses to 20 pages, replies to 10 pages.
- Dispositive motion
- Up to 20 pages
Court's wording
Dispositive motions as defined in Local Rule CV-7(c) and responses to dispositive motions shall be limited to twenty (20) pages in length. Replies, if any, shall be limited to ten (10) pages in length in accordance with Local Rule CV-7(e).
Dispositive motions as defined in Local Rule CV-7(c) and responses to dispositive motions shall be limited to twenty (20) pages in length.
- Motion
- Up to 20 pages
- Case dispositive motion
ten pages for responses
- Page limit
- Up to 10 pages
ten pages for... replies
- Reply
- Up to 10 pages
twenty pages for motions
- Motion
- Up to 20 pages
Exceeding page limits requires a motion with proposed pleading.
Court's wording
On occasion, the Court will allow counsel to file pleadings with a number in excess of that stated in the Local Rules. A motion to exceed page limit is required, along with the proposed pleading, for the Court’s determination in granting or denying.
Motion to exceed page limit is required to file pleadings longer than local rules allow.
Court's wording
On occasion, the Court will allow counsel to file pleadings with a number in excess of that stated in the Local Rules. A motion to exceed page limit is required, along with the proposed pleading, for the Court's determination in granting or denying.
Document Format Requirements10 rules
All presentations in the courtroom are from the lectern.
No, the Court will conduct voir dire.
Formatting
- •Court conducts voir dire
Proposed jury instructions, verdict forms and/or proposed finds of fact and conclusions of law should be provided in Microsoft Word and emailed to priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov.
- File type
- Word
- Jury instructions
- Verdict forms
- Proposed findings conclusions
Standard business attire required in courtroom.
Court's wording
Attorneys are required to wear standard business attire. For men, this includes a coat and tie. For women, it includes tailored suits and tailored dresses. Slacks are acceptable if part of a tailored pantsuit. Slacks or skirts with a blouse or sweater, but without a jacket, are not acceptable. Extremely short skirts are not acceptable.
Attorneys must wear standard business attire; men must wear coat and tie, women must wear tailored suits/dresses or pantsuits.
Formatting
- •Slacks acceptable only as part of tailored pantsuit
- •Extremely short skirts not acceptable
Court's wording
Attorneys are required to wear standard business attire. For men, this includes a coat and tie. For women, it includes tailored suits and tailored dresses. Slacks are acceptable if part of a tailored pantsuit. Slacks or skirts with a blouse or sweater, but without a jacket, are not acceptable. Extremely short skirts are not acceptable.
Water bottles are allowed at the counsel table, no other beverages are allowed in the courtroom.
Formatting
- •No other beverages allowed in courtroom
The Court will provide a time limit on opening statements. If counsel becomes repetitive or excessive the court may ask them to conclude their statements.
(2) A statement of the party's claims or defenses to be used by the court in conducting voir dire. The statement shall be no longer than one-half page with type double-spaced.
- Line spacing
- Double
Water bottles are allowed at the counsel table, no other beverages are allowed in the courtroom.
Formatting
- •Water bottles allowed at counsel table
- •No other beverages allowed in courtroom
Trial will normally convene at 9:00 a.m. and adjourn around 4:30 p.m. recessing for lunch between 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Formatting
- •Trial convenes at 9:00 AM
- •Trial adjourns around 4:30 PM
Document Filing Requirements35 rules
All dispositive motions shall be filed no later than _________________.
Court issues scheduling order requiring parties to confer and submit proposed order within 30 days
Court's wording
The Court will send the parties an order requiring them to confer and submit a proposed scheduling order to the Court. Failure to submit a proposed scheduling order within the Court’s thirty (30) day deadline will result in the Court issuing its own order.
Any such request should be made by motion.
The party removing the action from state court should ensure that all documents previously filed in state court are attached to the removal documents. A copy of the state court docket sheet should be included. Parties must re-urge any motion that was filed in state court.
- Document
- Removal proceeding
Must include
- •State court docket sheet
Objections to witnesses, exhibits, and motions in limine must be submitted one week before pretrial conference or trial.
- Document
- Pretrial objections
Must include
- •Motions in limine objections
Court's wording
One week before the scheduled pretrial conference or trial if a pretrial conference is not set, the parties must submit their objections to any witness, deposition testimony, exhibit, or motion in limine. Objections not so disclosed, other than objections under Federal Rules of Evidence 402 and 403 shall be deemed waived unless excused by the court for good cause shown.
Pursuant to Local Rule 16(e), the Court expects the parties to submit the following two weeks prior to the scheduled pretrial conference or trial if a pretrial conference is not set:
The Court requires motions to include pertinent citation to authorities and a certificate of conference required by Local Rules 7(d)(i) and 7(i).
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
The Court requires motions to include pertinent citation to authorities and a certificate of conference required by Local Rules 7(d)(i) and 7(i).
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
Objections to exhibits must be disclosed with grounds 7 days before trial; undisclosed objections waived unless good cause shown.
Court's wording
A list disclosing any objection, together with the grounds therefore, that may be made to the admissibility of any exhibits must be submitted 7 days before the date of the trial setting. Objections not so disclosed, other than objections under Federal Rules of Evidence 402 and 403 shall be deemed waived unless excused by the court for good cause shown.
Exhibits must be marked and exchanged with opposing parties at least 14 days before trial.
Court's wording
Yes. All exhibits, except those offered solely for impeachment, that a party intends to offer at trial must be marked with gummed labels or tags that identify them by the exhibit number under which they will be offered at trial, and must be exchanged with opposing parties at least 14 days before the trial setting.
Before trial, counsel must provide the Courtroom Deputy with a copy of all depositions to be used as exhibits at trial. Counsel will designate the portion of any deposition to be read by citing pages and lines. Objections to those portions (citing pages and lines) with supporting authority must be filed at least 7 days before trial setting.
- Document
- Deposition
Must include
- •Citing pages and lines
Either a motion to dismiss and order (Rule 41(a)(2)) or a stipulation of dismissal (Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii)) may be used. Do not use both.
- Document
- Voluntary dismissal
Include
- •Motion to dismiss
- •Stipulation of dismissal
Motions to suppress must include citation to authorities and a certificate of conference.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
Court's wording
Does the court have any specific requirements for motions to suppress? If so, please describe them. Motions should contain specific and detailed factual allegations, and not general assertions. The Court requires motions to include pertinent citation to authorities and a certificate of conference required by Local Rules 7(d)(i) and 7(i).
Certificate of conference required for all criminal motions, failure to include may result in dismissal.
Court's wording
Yes. The local rules so require and failing to include a certificate of the conference and the reason for no agreement, may result in the motion being dismissed for failure to comply with the local rules.
Motions in criminal cases must include a certificate of conference.
Court's wording
Must counsel in criminal cases confer on all motions before filing them? If so, must counsel reflect the result of their conference in the body or title of the motion? Yes. The local rules so require and failing to include a certificate of the conference and the reason for no agreement, may result in the motion being dismissed for failure to comply with the local rules.
Exhibits must be marked with gummed labels/tags and exchanged before trial.
Court's wording
All exhibits, except those offered solely for impeachment, that a party intends to offer at trial must be marked with gummed labels or tags that identify them by the exhibit number under which they will be offered at trial, and must be exchanged
Objections to presentence investigation report should be given in writing to the probation officer who will attach it to the presentence investigation report which will be filed at the time of sentencing. If the Probation Officer does not modify the presentence investigation report or guideline worksheet and the objection remains unresolved, Counsel shall file a Sentencing Memorandum outlining the unresolved objection, any authorities relied upon and sentencing recommendations for the Court's consideration. The Sentencing Memorandum should be filed with the Clerk's Office at least 7 days prior to sentencing hearing.
Pretrial submissions required 2 weeks before trial: juror questions, voir dire statements, stipulated facts, exhibit identification, and witness information.
Court's wording
Pursuant to Local Rule 16(e), the Court expects the parties to submit the following two weeks prior to the scheduled trial: (1) A list of questions the party desires the court to ask prospective jurors. (2) A statement of the party's claims or defenses to be used by the court in conducting voir dire. The statement shall be no longer than one-half page with type double-spaced. (3) A list of stipulated facts. (4) An appropriate identification of each exhibit as specified in this rule (except those to be used for impeachment only), separately identifying those that the party expects to offer and those that the party may offer if the need arises. (5) The name and, if not previously provided, the address and telephone number of each witness (except those to be used for impeachment only),
Letter Briefs should not be submitted.
No.
Deposition exhibits must be provided to Courtroom Deputy before trial with 7-day objection deadline.
- Document
- Deposition exhibit
Must include
- •Objections
Court's wording
Before trial, counsel must provide the Courtroom Deputy with a copy of all depositions to be used as exhibits at trial. Counsel will designate the portion of any deposition to be read by citing pages and lines. Objections to those portions (citing pages and lines) with supporting authority must be filed at least 7 days before pretrial conference or trial if a pretrial conference is not set. Use of videotape depositions is permitted to the extent the parties agree on admissibility or edit to resolve objections.
Yes. Parties should submit to the Court the name of those witnesses whose testimony is expected to be presented by means of a deposition and designation by reference to page and line of the testimony to be offered (except those to be used for impeachment only) and, if not taken stenographically, a transcript of the pertinent portions of the deposition testimony at least 7 days prior to pretrial conference or trial if a pretrial conference is not set.
Yes. Proposed jury instructions, verdict forms and/or proposed finds of fact and conclusions of law should be provided in Microsoft Word and emailed to priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Objections raised at sentencing that were not previously submitted to the Probation Officer.
Renumbering exhibits during trial. Exhibits should be marked prior to trial and they should match the exhibit list submitted to the court.
Only in rare and exceptional circumstances. The Court will set the deadline if and when it allows its use.
Exhibits returned at trial end; counsel must sign inventory and preserve exhibits for appeal.
Court's wording
At the conclusion of the trial, the Courtroom Deputy will approach counsel and return all exhibits. Counsel will be required to sign an Inventory of Exhibits. Counsel are responsible for maintaining exhibits in an unaltered and safe manner for appeal.
The Court expects lawyers in federal court to be prepared, provide competent services and be knowledgeable of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and the Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.
Court's pet peeves include tardiness, late filings, talking over judge, not notifying settlements, missing deadlines, and renumbering exhibits.
Court's wording
Tardiness Late filing submissions. Attorneys talking too fast, or over the Judge or one another, which is difficult for the court reporter to transcribe. Not immediately notifying the Court that the case has been settled. Not abiding by deadlines set out by the Court. Renumbering exhibits during trial. Exhibits should be marked prior to trial and they should match the exhibit list submitted to the court.
Not notifying the Court that a motion is unopposed.
Pursuant to the Rules, the parties are to exchange them, but NOT file them with the Court.
All of Local Rule CV-88 applies.
Include
- •Local rule cv 88
Counsel are also required to confer regarding any charts or demonstrative exhibits to be presented at trial.
The Court will follow 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(1).
The Court will rule on dispositive motions as soon as possible.
Filing & Service rules
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies required only for emergency motions or pleadings filed within 48 hours of a scheduled hearing.
Only for emergency motions or when the pleading is filed within 48 hours of a hearing scheduled in the case.
Civil cases
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Courtesy copies required only for emergency motions or filings within 48 hours of hearing.
Only for emergency motions or when the pleading is filed within 48 hours of a hearing scheduled in the case.
Civil cases
Courtesy copies of filings are never required.
Never.
Civil cases
Page 5 | Motions Practice
The court never requires courtesy copies of filings.
When (if ever) does the court want a courtesy copy of a filing? Never.
Civil cases
Page 5 | Motions Practice
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Letter briefs should not be submitted in civil cases.
Does the court accept letter briefs in civil cases? If so, are there circumstances in which the court prefers letter briefs? Letter briefs should not be submitted.
Civil cases
Page 6 | Motions Practice
A courtesy call should be made to the courtroom deputy clerk and notice should be given to the opposing party of the fact of filing or notice of any hearing set.
A courtesy call should be made to the courtroom deputy clerk and notice should be given to the opposing party of the fact of filing or notice of any hearing set.
Civil cases
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Any such request should be made by motion, with a telephone call to the courtroom deputy clerk.
Any such request should be made by motion, with a telephone call to the courtroom deputy clerk.
Civil cases
Page 12 | Contacting the Court
Hearing on dispositive motions scheduled after response/reply deadlines.
The hearing on dispositive motions will be set by the Court for a date after the deadline for responses and replies.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Timing of dispositive motion hearings
Final pretrial conference held one week before trial to address motions in limine and exhibit objections.
A final pretrial conference will usually be conducted approximately one week prior to the date that the trial is expected to begin. Motions in limine and objections to exhibits will heard and ruled upon at that time.
Civil cases
Page 3 | Procedures Specific to Civil Cases
The court does not accept briefing beyond motion, response, and reply.
Does the court accept briefing on motions beyond the motion, response, and reply? If so, is a motion for leave of court and order required? No.
Civil cases
Page 6 | Motions Practice
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A motion to continue should be filed at the earliest date possible and should show good cause for the continuance. The court will rule as soon as practicable.
A motion to continue should be filed at the earliest date possible and should show good cause for the continuance. The court will rule as soon as practicable.
Civil cases
Page 7 | Hearing and Trial Procedures
No.
No.
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Page 17 | Stipulated Extensions
Motion for continuance must be filed before pretrial submission deadlines; late motions require showing good cause except in emergencies.
If a continuance of trial is needed the motion must be filed prior to the pretrial submissions deadlines set in the Court's scheduling order. With the exception of an emergency, late motions will not be tolerated and may result in a motion hearing in order for counsel to show good cause as to the late request.
Civil cases
Page 18 | What is the court's general procedure for continuing criminal trials?
Continuance motions must be filed before pretrial deadlines; late motions may require hearing.
If a continuance of trial is needed the motion must be filed prior to the pretrial submissions deadlines set in the Court’s scheduling order. With the exception of an emergency, late motions will not be tolerated and may result in a motion hearing in order for counsel to show good cause as to the late request.
Civil cases
Page 18 | Trial Continuance
Must comply with court-set deadlines.
Not abiding by deadlines set out by the Court.
Civil cases
Page 21 | Tardiness
A motion to continue should be filed at the earliest date possible and should show good cause for the continuance.
A motion to continue should be filed at the earliest date possible and should show good cause for the continuance.
Civil cases
Page 7 | Hearing and Trial Procedures
Agreed modifications are generally approved early in a case; multiple requests require a hearing to show good cause, and non-agreed continuances require immediate response.
The Court will approve, in most instances, an agreed modification at the beginning of a case. However, if the court receives multiple requests a hearing will be set in order for counsel to show good cause why additional continuances are needed. If a continuance is not agreed to, the opposing party should file a response to any motion immediately.
Civil cases
Page 12 | General Pretrial Matters
As far in advance as possible. A hearing on the motion will be set prior to the trial setting and if the motion cannot be addressed prior to trial the court will usually continue the trial setting.
As far in advance as possible. A hearing on the motion will be set prior to the trial setting and if the motion cannot be addressed prior to trial the court will usually continue the trial setting.
Civil cases
Page 18 | Will the court grant a motion to continue the trial date if it is unable to rule on a pending dispositive motion before the parties must begin final trial preparation?
Discovery extensions can be stipulated without court approval, but complaint extensions require agreed motion and order.
Does the court permit the parties in civil cases to agree to extensions of time by stipulation filed with the court, rather than by motion and order, where the extension will not affect other pretrial dates? E.g., an extension to answer the complaint or to respond to written discovery. Extensions to answer a complaint requires an agreed motion and proposed order. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. Discovery extensions may be stipulated to between the parties without any need for court approval, but there will be no intervention by the Court except in extraordinary circumstances, and no trial setting will be vacated because of
Civil cases
Page 6 | Motions Practice
Trial continuances granted as far in advance as possible; hearing set before trial.
As far in advance as possible. A hearing on the motion will be set prior to the trial setting and if the motion cannot be addressed prior to trial the court will usually continue the trial setting.
Civil cases
Page 18 | Trial Continuance Timing
Chambers Communication Rules
For emergencies, first call the Courtroom Deputy; if unreachable and immediate assistance is needed, contact Chambers.
Please first call Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016. If unable to reach Courtroom deputy and immediate assistance is required, you may contact Chambers at (210) 472-5870.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Contacting the Court
A courtesy call should be made to Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016 and notice should be given to the opposing party of the fact of filing or notice of any hearing set. Parties should comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65 and the Local Rules.
A courtesy call should be made to Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016 and notice should be given to the opposing party of the fact of filing or notice of any hearing set. Parties should comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65 and the Local Rules.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Contacting the Court
Parties may not contact the court during depositions.
No.
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Page 11 | Contacting the Court
Contact Priscilla Springs for emergencies; if unavailable, contact Chambers directly.
Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov. If unable to reach Courtroom deputy and immediate assistance is required you may contact Chambers at (210) 472-5870.
Civil cases
Page 11 | Contacting the Court
Notify Priscilla Springs if evidentiary sentencing hearing is requested.
The parties are required to notify the Court if a evidentiary hearing is requested. Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Civil cases
Page 11 | Contacting the Court
Parties are prohibited from contacting the court during depositions.
May parties contact the court during depositions? No.
Civil cases
Page 11 | Contacting the Court
Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov. If unable to reach Courtroom deputy and immediate assistance is required you may contact Chambers at (210) 472-5870.
Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov. If unable to reach Courtroom deputy and immediate assistance is required you may contact Chambers at (210) 472-5870.
Civil cases
Page 11 | Contacting the Court
A courtesy call should be made to the courtroom deputy clerk and notice should be given to the opposing party of the fact of filing or notice of any hearing set.
A courtesy call should be made to the courtroom deputy clerk and notice should be given to the opposing party of the fact of filing or notice of any hearing set.
Civil cases
Page 11 | Contacting the Court
Parties must notify the court when an evidentiary sentencing hearing is requested.
The parties are required to notify the Court if a evidentiary hearing is requested. Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Civil cases
Page 12 | Contacting the Court
Parties not filing dispositive motions must contact courtroom deputy to set trial date.
If parties elect not to file dispositive motions, they must contact the courtroom deputy on or before this deadline in order to set a trial date.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Contacting courtroom deputy if no dispositive motions
Emergency contact: call Courtroom Deputy first, then Chambers
Please first call Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016. If unable to reach Courtroom deputy and immediate assistance is required, you may contact Chambers at (210) 472-5870.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Contacting the Court
Telephone conferences require permission one week in advance and are only for extraordinary circumstances.
Only in extraordinary circumstances and permission must be granted at least one week prior to hearing. Please contact Priscilla Springs at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016 or at priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Civil cases
Page 6 | Motions Practice
Agreed modifications approved at case start; multiple requests require hearing with good cause.
The Court will approve, in most instances, an agreed modification at the beginning of a case. However, if the court receives multiple requests a hearing will be set in order for counsel to show good cause why additional continuances are needed. If a continuance is not agreed to, the opposing party should file a response to any motion immediately.
Civil cases
Page 12 | General Pretrial Matters
Withdrawn objections must be notified to court as soon as possible, not at sentencing hearing.
If any objections will be withdrawn prior to sentencing, counsel must notify the court as soon as possible, and are encouraged NOT to wait until the sentencing hearing to do so.
Civil cases
Page 14 | Question 22
Must notify court of withdrawal of objections to presentence reports before sentencing.
The Court not being notified of withdrawal of objections to presentence investigation reports prior to a sentencing hearing.
Civil cases
Page 21 | Tardiness
Contact Courtroom Deputy Priscilla Springs for scheduling matters
Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Contacting the Court
Contact the Courtroom Deputy by phone or email for scheduling matters.
Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Contacting the Court
An attorney may address a procedural question that cannot be answered by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Local Rules, or the Judge's Scheduling Order to the Courtroom Deputy. If the Courtroom Deputy is unable to answer your question you may be transferred to a Law Clerk. Please do not call the Judge's staff to inquire about substantive issues.
An attorney may address a procedural question that cannot be answered by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Local Rules, or the Judge's Scheduling Order to the Courtroom Deputy. If the Courtroom Deputy is unable to answer your question you may be transferred to a Law Clerk. Please do not call the Judge's staff to inquire about substantive issues.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Contacting the Court
Attorneys may contact the Courtroom Deputy to inquire about the status of motions.
Yes, you may contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Contacting the Court
Contact Courtroom Deputy early to arrange Real Time reporting.
Contact should be made with the Courtroom Deputy as early as possible to determine if Real Time can be provided.
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Page 4 | Facilities and Technology
Contact Courtroom Deputy to arrange equipment testing and setup.
Please contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov to arrange equipment testing and setup.
Civil cases
Page 5 | Facilities and Technology
Contact Priscilla Springs for status of motions in criminal cases.
Yes, you may contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Civil cases
Page 11 | Contacting the Court
Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov. If further assistance is needed she will provide you with the appropriate contact information.
Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov. If further assistance is needed she will provide you with the appropriate contact information.
Civil cases
Page 11 | Contacting the Court
The court prefers contact via email or phone to the Courtroom Deputy.
Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov. If further assistance is needed she will provide you with the appropriate contact information.
Civil cases
Page 11 | Contacting the Court
Yes, you may contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Yes, you may contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Civil cases
Page 12 | Contacting the Court
Court issues scheduling order immediately after case assignment.
A general scheduling order and trial date is entered by the Court immediately after the case has been assigned to the Court.
Civil cases
Page 12 | General Pretrial Matters
Pleas and counsel motions routinely referred to Magistrate Judge; other matters referred case-by-case.
Pleas are routinely referred to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. Motions to withdraw counsel or substitution of counsel may be referred to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. The Court may refer various other criminal matters to a Magistrate Judge on a case by case basis.
Civil cases
Page 12 | General Pretrial Matters
Telephone conferences arranged through courtroom deputy Priscilla Springs by phone or email; requesting party must state reason.
In certain circumstances. Please contact Priscilla Springs at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016 or at priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov. The requesting party must advise why a telephone conference is being requested. If approved by the Court the courtroom deputy will arrange the telephone conference with parties.
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Page 17 | Does the court allow telephone conferences for the resolution of motions or other matters?