Are courtesy copies required for Judge Henry J. Bemporad?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Henry J. Bemporad. Court copies are generally unnecessary, but a party may provide a copy of an important filed exhibit at the hearing.

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Henry J. Bemporad?

The motion’s title and body should state the result of the required conferences.

Magistrate Judge

Judge Henry J. Bemporad

Q: How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Henry J. Bemporad?

The request must include proposed rescheduled date. For scheduling-order modifications, parties should confer and file an unopposed continuance motion; if opposed, identify the opposition and include the requested extension period.

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Western District of Texas

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

Not required

Adjournments

Parties may agree to an extension of time by filing a proposed agreed motion, even if the extension does not affect other pretrial dates.
The court will often grant a motion to continue the trial date if it has not ruled on a pending dispositive motion before final trial preparation begins.
For scheduling-order modifications, parties should confer and file an unopposed continuance motion; if opposed, identify the opposition and include the requested extension period.

Request must include

Proposed Rescheduled Date

Filters:

Document Filing Requirements1 rule

Filing Requirements

Counsel should indicate the result of these conferences in the title and also the body of the motion.

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Filing & Service rules

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Court copies are generally unnecessary, but a party may provide a copy of an important filed exhibit at the hearing.

Due to electronic filing, court copies are no longer necessary. If a specific filed exhibit is important to a hearing, a party may provide a copy at the hearing.

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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

For motions related to bond conditions, counsel should confer with opposing counsel and the Pretrial Services Officer.

In motions related to bond conditions, counsel should confer with both opposing counsel and the Pretrial Services Officer.

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

For scheduling-order modifications, parties should confer and file an unopposed continuance motion; if opposed, identify the opposition and include the requested extension period.

How is the Court’s procedure for requests for modification of scheduling orders? I prefer the parties to confer on any requests and then file an unopposed motion for continuance. If the continuance request is opposed, please indicate the opposition in your motion. Additionally, please include the requested extension period.

Page 12 | General Pretrial Matters

Parties may agree to an extension of time by filing a proposed agreed motion, even if the extension does not affect other pretrial dates.

A party ... can agree to extensions of time by filing a proposed agreed motion with the court, even if the extension does not affect other pretrial dates.

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The court will often grant a motion to continue the trial date if it has not ruled on a pending dispositive motion before final trial preparation begins.

Will often grant a motion to continue the trial date if I have not rule on a pending dispositive motion before the parties begin final trial preparation.

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Judge Profile

Biography

U.S. Magistrate Judge Henry J. Bemporad began his service in the Western District of Texas in 2012.

Before his judicial appointment, Judge Bemporad served as the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Texas (2007–2012), having risen through the Federal Public Defender's office from Assistant Federal Public Defender (1990–1993) to Supervisory Assistant Federal Public Defender (1993–1998) to Deputy Federal Public Defender (1998–2007). He began his legal career as a law clerk to Hon. Edward C. Prado, U.S. District Judge in the Western District of Texas (1988–1990). He serves as practicing faculty at St. Mary's Law School and as regular faculty at the Federal Judicial Center's Appellate Writing Workshop in Washington, D.C.

Education

Stanford University, J.D., 1988 (with distinction)
University of Texas at Austin, B.A., Plan II Honors Program, 1985 (with highest honors)

Career

U.S. Magistrate Judge, Western District of Texas (2012–present)
Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas (2007–2012)
Deputy Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas (1998–2007)
Supervisory Assistant Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas (1993–1998)
Assistant Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas (1990–1993)
Law Clerk to Hon. Edward C. Prado, U.S. District Judge, Western District of Texas (1988–1990)

Chambers

Courthouse: 262 West Nueva Street, San Antonio, TX 78207

Chambers Staff

Courtroom Deputy: Ms. Cindy Miranda, (210) 244-5013

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