Western District of Texas Chambers Communication Rules

270 rules from official source documents

Rules for contacting chambers: permitted methods, hours, and purposes.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Parties must jointly email law clerks 19 weeks after CMC to confirm Markman date and venue/jurisdiction status.

19 weeks after CMC Parties to jointly email the law clerks (see OGP at 1) to confirm their Markman date and to notify if any venue or jurisdictional motions remain unripe for resolution.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Parties must jointly email chambers' law clerks to confirm the Markman hearing date and notify of any unripe venue or jurisdictional motions.

Parties to jointly email the law clerks to confirm their Markman date and to notify if any venue or jurisdictional motions remain unripe for resolution.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Parties must request a private Zoom link from the Courtroom Deputy for any remote witness giving confidential testimony.

If a remote witness gives any confidential testimony, then a private zoom link shall be used for the entirety of the testimony. The parties will need to inform the Courtroom Deputy which witnesses will give confidential testimony and request a private Zoom meeting for these witnesses.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

The parties must email an editable copy of the joint claim construction statement to the Court’s law clerks after briefing concludes.

After briefing concludes, the parties shall file a Joint Claim Construction Statement and email an editable copy to the Court’s law clerks.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

Parties must email a Word version of the Joint Claim Construction Statement, proposed Protective Order, or proposed Scheduling Order to the Court’s law clerk upon filing.

When filing the Joint Claim Construction Statement, proposed Protective Order, or proposed Scheduling Order, the parties shall also email the Court’s law clerk a Word version of the filed documents.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Parties presenting confidential information at a remote hearing must email the law clerk to request a private, non-public Zoom setup.

Any party who intends to present confidential information in a remote hearing shall email and notify the Court’s law clerk to request a private Zoom setup that will not be publicly broadcasted.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

Parties presenting confidential information in remote hearings must email the Court’s law clerk to request a private Zoom setup.

Any party who intends to present confidential information in a remote hearing shall email and notify the Court’s law clerk to request a private Zoom setup that will not be publicly broadcasted.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

Parties must jointly email the Court’s law clerk 8 weeks before trial to confirm pretrial conference and trial dates.

8 weeks before trial Parties to jointly email the Court’s law clerk to confirm their pretrial conference and trial dates.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

For pre-Markman issues needing resolution, parties must email a joint submission of their positions to the Court after filing the CRSR.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

When post-trial briefing is complete, parties must email law clerks that same day with pending motions and any hearing request.

On the same day that post-trial briefing is completed, the parties shall email the Court’s law clerks with a list of the pending motions and request a hearing, if desired.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to clerk

Parties seeking to expand venue/jurisdictional discovery limits must meet and confer, then contact law clerk for telephonic hearing if impasse.

If a party believes these limits should be expanded, the party shall meet and confer with opposing counsel and, if an impasse is reached, the requesting party is directed to contact the Court’s law clerk for a telephonic hearing.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email

Parties to jointly email the Court’s law clerk (See OGP at 1) to confirm their pretrial conference and trial dates.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Messages to Judge Howell’s chambers regarding discovery matters must be sent to the specified email address.

Messages directed only to Judge Howell’s chambers may be sent to: TXWD_HowellADAdiscovery@txwd.uscourts.gov

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

Parties with pre-Markman issues must email joint position submission to Court after filing CRSR.

If the parties have any pre-Markman issues needing resolution, the parties shall email the Court a joint submission of the parties’ positions after filing the CRSR so the Court can consider whether to hold a hearing to resolve these issues. If the parties do not have any pre-Markman issues needing resolution, then the parties need not email the CRSR to the Court.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Contact: Email to clerk

Parties may have witnesses remotely testify using Zoom Webinars in Austin District Courtroom #5. The parties shall make advanced arrangements with the Courtroom Deputy to coordinate any remote testimony, including requesting access information from the Courtroom Deputy.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Parties must email law clerks with pending motions list and hearing request upon completing post-trial briefing.

On the same day that post-trial briefing is completed, the parties shall email the Court's law clerks with a list of the pending motions and request a hearing, if desired.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

Parties must send an editable Scheduling Order copy to the Court’s law clerk when filing.

When filing any Scheduling Order, the parties shall also jointly send an editable copy to the Court’s law clerk.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

Moving party must email law clerk if motion to transfer is pending 1 week before Markman hearing.

if by 1 week before the Markman hearing the Court has not ruled on any pending motion to transfer, the moving party is directed to email the Court’s law clerk (and the technical advisor, when appointed), and indicate that the motion to transfer is pending.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Messages to Judge Hightower’s chambers regarding discovery matters must be sent to the specified email address.

Messages directed only to Judge Hightower’s chambers may be sent to: TXWD_HightowerADAdiscovery@txwd.uscourts.gov

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Within 3 business days of sur-reply submission, parties must email an editable copy of the Joint Claim Construction Statement to chambers' law clerks.

3 business days after Parties submit Joint Claim Construction Statement and email the submission of sur-reply law clerks an editable copy.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Messages directed only to Judge Lane’s chambers may be sent to: TXWD_LaneADAdiscovery@txwd.uscourts.gov

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must promptly notify the Court of a settlement and request a stay of deadlines.

Parties shall promptly notify the Court if they reach a settlement in a case and request to stay any deadlines.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

Parties must email discovery dispute summaries to law clerks, copy opposing counsel, and indicate confidential info if a hearing is requested.

summaries of the issues to the Court’s law clerks for both Judge Albright and the referred Magistrate Judge, if any, with opposing counsel copied. If a hearing is requested, the parties shall indicate in the email whether any confidential information will be presented. Thereafter, the Court will provide guidance to the parties regarding the dispute or arrange a Zoom or in-person hearing.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

Parties must email law clerks a pending motion list and hearing request (if desired) on the day post-trial briefing concludes.

On the same day that post-trial briefing is completed, the parties shall email the Court’s law clerks with a list of the pending motions and request a hearing, if desired.

Judge Alan D Albright

CRITICAL

Parties must contact the Court at least 7 days before filing an appendix containing non-documentary or oversized materials to determine submission method; include a separate slip sheet for each such item noting it was or will be separately filed.

If a party intends to include non-documentary materials (e.g., videotapes and other physical materials) or oversized materials (e.g., maps and schematic drawings) in the appendix, it must contact the Court at least 7 days be- fore ﬁling the appendix (absent good cause) to deter- mine the appropriate method to submit those materi- als. The appendix should include a separate slip sheet for each non-documentary item and identify on the slip sheet that the item was or will be separately ﬁled with the Court.

Judge Andrew B. Davis

CRITICAL

Photographing, recording, broadcasting, or televising prohibited without court authorization

The photographing, recording, broadcasting or televising of any person, object, or proceeding inside the United States Courthouse (Midland, Pecos, and Alpine) IS not permitted, unless authorized by the Court.

Judge David Counts

CRITICAL

Violations result in removal, fines, and forfeiture of devices

Anyone violating this Order is subject to removal from the United States Courthouse, being fined for disobedience of this Order, and having the electronic device(s) forfeited to the United States Marshals Service.

Judge David Counts

CRITICAL

Only attorneys and associates may bring electronic devices into courthouse

At the discretion of the Court, only attorneys and accompanying associates may bring cellular telephones and other electronic devices into the United States Courthouse (200 E. Wall Street, Midland, Texas; 410 S. Cedar, Pecos, Texas; and 2450 N. Highway 118, Alpine, Texas). No other individuals are permitted this privilege.

Judge David Counts

CRITICAL

Cell phones must be turned off in courtrooms

Cellular telephones must be turned off while inside any courtroom.

Judge David Counts

CRITICALCivil cases

When filing a Scheduling Order, the parties must jointly send an editable copy to the Court's law clerks.

When filing any Scheduling Order, the parties shall also jointly send an editable copy to the Court's law clerks.

Judge Ernest Gonzalez

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

A party intending to present confidential information at a remote hearing must email the law clerks to request a private virtual setup.

Any party who intends to present confidential information in a remote hearing must email and notify the Court's law clerks to request a private, virtual setup.

Judge Ernest Gonzalez

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

When filing any of the specified documents, the parties must email a Word version to the Court's law clerks.

When filing the Joint Claim Construction Statement, proposed Protective Order, or proposed Scheduling Order, the parties must email the Court's law clerks a Word version.

Judge Ernest Gonzalez

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

After receiving the response, the requesting party must email the issue summaries to the Court’s law clerks and copy opposing counsel.

Once the opposing party provides a response, the requesting party shall email the summaries of the issues to the Court's law clerks with opposing counsel copied.

Judge Ernest Gonzalez

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

If pre-Markman issues require resolution, the parties must email the Court a joint statement of their positions after filing the CRSR.

If the parties have any pre-Markman issues requiring resolution, the parties must email the Court a joint submission of the parties' positions after filing the CRSR so that the Court may consider whether to hold a hearing to resolve the issues.

Judge Ernest Gonzalez

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

Within three business days after the sur-reply is submitted, parties must email an editable copy of the Joint Claim Construction Statement to the law clerks.

3 business days after submission of sur-reply | Parties submit Joint Claim Construction Statement and email the law clerks an editable copy.

Judge Ernest Gonzalez

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

If a motion to transfer remains undecided one week before the Markman hearing, the moving party must email the Court’s law clerks and, if appointed, the technical advisor to report that it is pending.

If by one week before the Markman hearing the Court has not ruled on any pending motion to transfer, the moving party is directed to email the Court's law clerks (and the technical advisor, when appointed), and indicate that the motion to transfer is pending.

Judge Ernest Gonzalez

CRITICALCivil cases

At least 10 days before the hearing, the parties must jointly contact the law clerks for a Box link to provide electronic copies of the briefs and exhibits; the technology tutorial is optional.

Instead, the parties shall jointly contact the Court's law clerks, at least 10 days before the hearing, for a Box link to provide an electronic copy of the briefs,⁷ exhibits, and the optional technology tutorial.

Judge Ernest Gonzalez

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email
Phone: (210) 244-5021

After a contested motion is resolved, notify the courtroom deputy in a timely manner and file a timely joint advisory stating that the matter is resolved.

Please contact Magda Muzza, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 244-5021, or magda_muzza@txwd.uscourts.gov in a timely manner after the contested motion is resolved. The parties should also file a timely joint advisory asserting the matter is resolved.

Judge Jason Pulliam

CRITICALCivil cases

Phone: (210) 244-5021}}

The parties must notify the Court when an evidentiary sentencing hearing is requested, contacting the courtroom deputy by phone or email.

The parties are required to notify the Court if an evidentiary hearing is requested. Contact Magda Muzza, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 244-5021, or magda_muzza@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Jason Pulliam

CRITICAL

For expedited relief: file with clerk, notify deputy, hand deliver to chambers, notify adverse party

After the motion has been filed with the Clerk’s office, notify the courtroom deputy and hand deliver a copy to Chambers. Use every reasonable effort to provide notice to the adverse party that the motion has been filed, and provide a copy of the motion to the opposing party by fax or electronic (e-mail) delivery.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

CRITICAL

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (915) 534-6740

Emergency contact: law clerk at (915) 534-6740 or courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501.

Please call either a law clerk at (915) 534-6740 or the courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

CRITICAL

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (915) 534-6740

Emergency contact: law clerk (915) 534-6740 or courtroom deputy (915) 834-0501

Please call either a law clerk at (915) 534-6740 or the courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

File motion for expedited hearing, then contact Natasha Martinez.

What procedures should be followed to request an expedited hearing in a civil case? File a motion requesting an expedited hearing, then contact Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 472-6550 Ext. 5020

Call Natasha Martinez for emergencies.

How does the court prefer attorneys to contact the court in an emergency? Call Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy, (210) 472-6550 Ext. 5020 or Natasha_Martinez@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Parties cannot contact the court during depositions.

May parties contact the court during depositions? No.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 472-6550 Ext. 5020

In emergencies, call or email Courtroom Deputy Natasha Martinez.

How does the court prefer attorneys to contact the court in an emergency? Call Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy, (210) 472-6550 Ext. 5020 or Natasha_Martinez@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must address court from lectern.

The lectern.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

CRITICALCivil cases

No chewing gum, no active cell phone use, and no beverages at counsel tables unless approved by the court. Counsel will question the witnesses from the lectern. Request permission to approach a witness or the bench. Do not approach the lectern or walk behind opposing counsel when opposing counsel is conducting direct or cross examination. Dress consistent with court decorum rules. Anyone addressing the court must stand.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

CRITICALCriminal cases

Clerk must notify Court chambers same day of motion under 18 U.S.C. § 3145(a)

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, upon the United States’s motion under 18 U.S.C. § 3145(a), the Clerk of Court shall—on that same day—notify the chambers of this Court of the motion.

Judge Robert Pitman

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

For expedited relief motions, notify Courtroom Deputy immediately after filing and provide copy to opposing party by email.

After the motion has been filed with the Clerk’s office, immediately notify the Courtroom Deputy, Sylvia Ann Fernandez, Courtroom Deputy, (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011, sylvia_fernandez@txwd.uscourts.gov. Use every reasonable effort to provide notice to the adverse party that the motion has been filed and provide a copy of the motion to the opposing party by electronic (e-mail) delivery.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 472-6575

Call chambers or Courtroom Deputy in emergencies

Please call Chambers at (210) 472-6575 or Sylvia Ann Fernandez, Courtroom Deputy, (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011, sylvia_fernandez@txwd.uscourts.gov

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email
Phone: (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011

Contact Sylvia Ann Fernandez for bringing own equipment at (210) 472-6550 Ext. 5011 or sylvia_fernandez@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Yes, contact should be made with Sylvia Ann Fernandez, Courtroom Deputy, (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011, sylvia_fernandez@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 472-6575

Emergency contact via phone to Chambers or Courtroom Deputy.

Please call Chambers at (210) 472-6575 or Sylvia Ann Fernandez, Courtroom Deputy, (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011, sylvia_fernandez@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Immediately notify Courtroom Deputy after TRO filing; provide electronic copy to adverse party

After the TRO has been filed with the Clerk's office and the matter has been assigned to this Court's chambers, immediately notify the Courtroom Deputy. Use every reasonable effort to provide notice to the adverse party that the TRO has been filed and provide a copy of the TRO to the opposing party by electronic (e-mail) delivery. Parties should comply with Fed. R. Civ. P. 65 and Local Rules.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

CRITICALCriminal cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Parties must email Microsoft Word versions of Joint Proposed Jury Charge and Verdict Form to chambers with specific subject line format.

Upon filing, the parties shall promptly email a Microsoft Word version of the Joint Purposed Jury Charge and the Verdict Form as filed, to the undersigned's email address at anne_berton@txwd.uscourts.gov (the email's subject line must include the case number and the text "Joint Proposed Jury Charge").

Magistrate Judge Anne T. Berton

CRITICALCivil cases

Written communication to the Court is allowed for routine matters, must copy all parties, and cannot address merits except for allowed discovery disputes.

1. Written communication from counsel to the Court. Accepted for routine matters such as scheduling, advising of settlement status, etc. with copy to counsel for all parties. No communication should address the merits of any matter, except for providing information pertaining to informal discovery disputes as expressly directed by the Court. Counsel for all parties should be copied.

Magistrate Judge Dan MacLemore

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

If there is a time-sensitive matter related solely to scheduling, counsel may contact chambers by telephone with participation or express permission of counsel for all parties.

Magistrate Judge Dan MacLemore

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

7. Accommodations for out-of-town parties, attorneys, or witnesses. The Court will attempt to accommodate specific problems related to the appearance of out-of- town parties, attorneys, and witnesses. Counsel should alert the Court as soon as they become aware of any such issues by email to TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeMacLemore@txwd.uscourts.gov with copy to all

Magistrate Judge Dan MacLemore

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

Communication with law clerks is permitted via email; time-sensitive scheduling matters may use phone with all parties' permission.

2. Communication between counsel and the Judge’s law clerks. Permitted, as per above, via email to TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeMacLemore@txwd.uscourts.gov. If there is a time-sensitive matter related solely to scheduling, counsel may contact chambers by telephone with participation or express permission of counsel for all parties.

Magistrate Judge Dan MacLemore

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must notify the courtroom deputy in advance when planning to use video deposition testimony or the Court’s evidence presentation equipment at trial.

Counsel must notify the courtroom deputy in advance if video deposition testimony will be utilized at trial or if counsel wishes to make use of the Court’s evidence presentation equipment.

Magistrate Judge Dan MacLemore

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Redacted sealed orders must be emailed to specific chambers email address

The movant shall email the redacted, public version to the Court's law clerk (TXWDml_Chambers_WA_All@TXWD.USCOURTS.GOV).

Magistrate Judge Derek Gilliland

CRITICAL

Contact: Email to chambers

Requests for either must be made in writing to Judge Derek T. Gilliland's Courtroom Deputy Melissa Copp at Melissa_Copp@txwd.uscourts.gov, or to Judge Dan MacLemore's Courtroom Deputy Abigail Ernstes at Abigail_Ernstes@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Magistrate Judge Derek Gilliland

CRITICAL

Contact: Email to chambers

Other than when submitting ex parte mediation statements, opposing counsel should generally be copied on all correspondence with the Court.

Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer

CRITICAL

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 472-6357

Parties may contact court during depositions in emergencies at (210) 472-6357.

Yes, in emergencies parties can call chambers at: (210) 472-6357.

Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer

CRITICAL

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 472-6357

Emergency contact number for civil matters is (210) 472-6357.

In a true emergency concerning a civil matter, call chambers at: (210) 472-6357.

Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer

CRITICAL

Please contact chambers as early in the process as possible.

Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Parties may not contact the court during depositions.

No.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 472-6550 ext 5016

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 472-5870

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Parties are prohibited from contacting the court during depositions.

May parties contact the court during depositions? No.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 472-5870

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 472-6550 ext 5016

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers
Phone: (210) 472-6550 ext 5016

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (915) 534-6744

Emergency court contact is via telephone at (915) 534-6744.

4. How does the court prefer attorneys to contact the court in an emergency? Telephone: (915) 534-6744.

Senior Judge David Briones

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Court will not tolerate tardiness or unpreparedness.

The Court will not tolerate tardiness and unpreparedness.

Senior Judge David Briones

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact: Phone to clerk
Phone: (915) 534-6895

Expedited hearing requests in criminal cases must be coordinated with Courtroom Deputy Virginia Cabrera at (915) 534-6895.

7. What procedures should be followed to request an expedited hearing in a criminal case? Coordinate your formal Motion with the Courtroom Deputy, Virginia Cabrera at (915) 534-6895.

Senior Judge David Briones

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Parties should direct inquiries to the Court’s law clerk by email, which is the preferred contact method.

Parties should generally email any inquiries to the Court’s law clerk. The Court’s voicemail is not checked regularly. Email is the preferred contact method.

Judge Alan D Albright

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

After the opposing response, the requesting party must email issue summaries to both judges’ law clerks and copy opposing counsel.

Once the opposing party provides its response, the requesting party shall email the summaries of the issues to the Court’s law clerks for both Judge Albright and Judge Gilliland with opposing counsel copied.

Judge Alan D Albright

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Parties must jointly email law clerks to confirm the Markman date and report unripe venue or jurisdictional motions.

Parties to jointly email the law clerks (see OGP at 1) to confirm their Markman date and to notify if any venue or jurisdictional motions remain unripe for resolution.

Judge Alan D Albright

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

If a transfer motion is still pending one week before Markman, the movant must email chambers (and technical advisor if appointed) to report that status.

In addition, if by 1 week before the Markman hearing the Court has not ruled on any pending motion to transfer, the moving party is directed to email the Court’s law clerk (and the technical advisor, when appointed), and indicate that the motion to transfer is pending.

Judge Alan D Albright

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

To seek expanded venue/jurisdiction discovery limits, parties must meet and confer first and then contact the law clerk for a telephonic hearing if impasse remains.

Judge Alan D Albright

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Parties must email law clerks an editable copy of the Joint Claim Construction Statement.

Parties submit Joint Claim Construction Statement and email the law clerks an editable copy.

Judge Alan D Albright

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties must promptly notify the Court of a settlement and request a stay of any deadlines.

Parties will promptly notify the Court if they reach a settlement and request to stay any deadlines.

Judge Ernest Gonzalez

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

Parties must jointly email the Court’s law clerks eight weeks before trial to confirm the pretrial conference and trial dates.

8 weeks before trial | Parties to jointly email the Court's law clerks (*See* OGP at 1) to confirm their pretrial conference and trial dates.

Judge Ernest Gonzalez

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

Parties must email the law clerks to confirm the Markman date and report any venue or jurisdictional motions that remain unripe.

Parties email the law clerks (see OGP at 1) to confirm their Markman date and to notify if any venue or jurisdictional motions remain unripe for resolution.

Judge Ernest Gonzalez

WARNINGCivil cases

The court may not be contacted by e-mail or fax.

No.

Judge Fred Biery

WARNINGCivil cases

Notify the law clerk when a contested civil motion is resolved through settlement or otherwise.

Notify the law clerk of civil settlement/resolutions.

Judge Fred Biery

WARNINGCivil cases

Law clerks may be contacted ex parte about procedural questions, but substantive issues may be discussed only by telephone conference with all parties.

Yes. Law Clerks may be contacted on an ex parte basis for all procedural questions and by telephone conference with all parties for substantive issues.

Judge Fred Biery

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Telephone conferences to resolve motions or other matters occur only at the Court’s direction.

Only at the Court’s direction.

Judge Fred Biery

WARNINGCivil cases

Notify the Courtroom Deputy in writing when an evidentiary sentencing hearing is required.

Notify the Courtroom Deputy by written communication.

Judge Fred Biery

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to clerk
Phone: (210) 472-6550, ext. 5005

For emergencies, contact the Courtroom Deputy at the listed telephone number.

Contact Courtroom Deputy at (210) 472-6550, ext. 5005.

Judge Fred Biery

WARNINGCivil cases

Do not contact the court about motion status; contact the docketing clerk instead.

No. Contact the docketing clerk.

Judge Fred Biery

WARNINGCivil cases

Notify the Courtroom Deputy when a contested criminal motion has been resolved.

Notify the Courtroom Deputy.

Judge Fred Biery

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 244-5021

Please first call Magda Muzza, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 244-5021. If unable to reach Courtroom Deputy and immediate assistance is required, you may contact Missy Kauffman at (210) 244-5183.

Judge Jason Pulliam

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to clerk
Phone: (210) 244-5021

Yes. If a telephone conference is requested, it should be arranged in coordination with Magda Muzza and will be held only if approved by the Judge.

Judge Jason Pulliam

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 244-5021

A courtesy call should be made to Magda Muzza, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 244-5021.

Judge Jason Pulliam

WARNINGCivil cases

Do not generally inquire about motion status; if necessary for case management, contact Missy Kauffman after four months.

Generally, no. The Court will address all pending motions in a timely manner appropriate to management of the Court’s docket. If otherwise necessary for case management, after four months, you may contact Missy Kauffman.

Judge Jason Pulliam

WARNINGCivil cases

Phone: (210) 244-5183

Notify Missy Kauffman in a timely manner after a contested civil motion is resolved.

Please contact Missy Kauffman at (210) 244-5183 or missy_kauffman@txwd.uscourts.gov in a timely manner after the contested motion is resolved.

Judge Jason Pulliam

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

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 magda_muzza@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Jason Pulliam

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 244-5021

A courtesy call should be made to Magda Muzza, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 244- 5021.

Judge Jason Pulliam

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties may not contact the Court during depositions.

No.

Judge Jason Pulliam

WARNINGCivil cases

Judge Jason Pulliam

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email

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 9 758659.1 magda_muzza@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Jason Pulliam

WARNINGCivil cases

Do not contact the Judge’s law clerks directly.

Please do not contact the Judge’s law clerks directly.

Judge Jason Pulliam

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone
Phone: (210) 244-5021

In certain circumstances. If a telephone conference is requested, the requesting party should contact Magda Muzza at (210) 244-5021 or at magda_muzza@txwd.uscourts.gov. The party must explain why a telephone conference is necessary. If approved by the Court, Magda Muzza will arrange the telephone conference with parties.

Judge Jason Pulliam

WARNING

Contact: Phone

An attorney may address a procedural question that cannot be answered by the federal rules of procedure, local rules and standing orders, or the Judge’s scheduling order to the courtroom deputy. Please do not call the Judge’s staff to inquire about substantive issues.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

WARNING

Contact: Phone to chambers

Notify courtroom deputy and hand deliver copy to Chambers after filing expedited motion.

After the motion has been filed with the Clerk’s office, notify the courtroom deputy and hand deliver a copy to Chambers.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

WARNING

Internet access available but requires advance arrangements and signed Wi-Fi agreement.

Yes, there is Internet access, but arrangements must be made ahead of time. Attorneys must sign the Wi-Fi End User Agreement in order to access the Internet.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

WARNING

Contact: Email

Internet access requires advance arrangements and Wi-Fi End User Agreement.

Yes, there is Internet access, but arrangements must be made ahead of time. Attorneys must sign the Wi-Fi End User Agreement in order to access the Internet.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

WARNING

Contact: Email to chambers

Must immediately notify court if motion is unopposed.

Not immediately notifying the Court that a motion is unopposed (or that portions of a motion are uncontested).

Judge Kathleen Cardone

WARNING

Contact: Email

All laptops used in courtroom are subject to inspection.

All laptops being used in the courtroom are subject to inspection.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

WARNING

Contact: Phone to chambers

Parties may not contact Court during depositions

No.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

WARNING

Contact: Phone to chambers

Parties cannot contact Court during depositions.

No.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

WARNING

Contact: Email

All laptops in courtroom are subject to inspection.

All laptops being used in the courtroom are subject to inspection.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

WARNING

Contact: Email to chambers

Must immediately notify court when case is settled.

Not immediately notifying the Court that the case has been settled.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

WARNINGCivil cases

The parties should notify the court ahead of time of a circumstance such as this. Contact Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Do not contact court about motion status unless circumstances change.

Is it permissible to contact the court regarding the status of motions in a civil case? If so, should the law clerk or the courtroom deputy be contacted? No, unless there has been a change of circumstances; if that occurs contact Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Lawyers should not call chambers to request the status of motions.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Law clerks cannot be contacted directly except in emergencies when deputy is unreachable.

May the court's law clerks be contacted directly? If so, under what circumstances? No. Exception: Only in an emergency when Courtroom Deputy, Natasha Martinez, cannot be reached.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

WARNINGCivil cases

Court recommends early arrival or scheduling visit to test technology.

The court highly recommends arriving early or scheduling a visit to ensure all technology is functional in the room prior to a given proceeding.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone

In criminal cases, call Courtroom Deputy to check motion status.

Is it permissible to contact the court regarding the status of motions in a criminal case? If so, should the law clerk or the courtroom deputy be contacted? Yes. Call Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Law clerks cannot be contacted directly except in emergencies.

May the court's law clerks be contacted directly? If so, under what circumstances? No. Exception: Only in an emergency when Courtroom Deputy, Natasha Martinez, cannot be reached.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Lawyers should not call chambers to request the status of motion. Motions without a certificate of conference or proposed order. Excessive discovery disputes. Courtesy copies. Trials/hearings unnecessarily delayed because of the parties’ failure to confer with each other or the court.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Email Courtroom Deputy; faxes not accepted

Yes. Email Sylvia Fernandez, Courtroom Deputy, sylvia_fernandez@txwd.uscourts.gov. The Court cannot accept faxes.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

WARNINGCivil cases

Must immediately notify court when case has been settled.

Not immediately notifying the Court that the case has been settled.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Parties may contact court during depositions only for immediate attention

Yes, but only in circumstances that necessitate the Court's immediate attention.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Law clerks may be contacted for procedural questions only

An attorney may address a procedural question that cannot be answered by the federal rules of procedure, local rules, or the judge's scheduling order to the Law Clerk. Please do not call the judge's staff to inquire about substantive issues.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

WARNINGCivil cases

Must immediately notify court when motion is unopposed or portions are uncontested.

Not immediately notifying the Court that a motion is unopposed (or that portions of a motion are uncontested).

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Counsel should promptly alert the Court by email about appearance issues involving out-of-town parties, attorneys, or witnesses, copying all counsel of record.

Counsel should alert the Court as soon as they become aware of any such issues by email to TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeMacLemore@txwd.uscourts.gov with copy to all counsel of record.

Magistrate Judge Dan MacLemore

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

Counsel may email the Judge’s law clerks as described above; for a time-sensitive matter solely about scheduling, counsel may telephone chambers if all counsel participate or expressly permit it.

Permitted, as per above, via email to TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeMacLemore@txwd.uscourts.gov. If there is a time-sensitive matter related solely to scheduling, counsel may contact chambers by telephone with participation or express permission of counsel for all parties.

Magistrate Judge Dan MacLemore

WARNINGCivil cases

Routine written communications to the Court are accepted with copies to all counsel, but must not address the merits except for information about informal discovery disputes when expressly directed by the Court.

Accepted for routine matters such as scheduling, advising of settlement status, etc. with copy to counsel for all parties. No communication should address the merits of any matter, except for providing information pertaining to informal discovery disputes as expressly directed by the Court. Counsel for all parties should be copied.

Magistrate Judge Dan MacLemore

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Counsel may telephone chambers about a time-sensitive matter solely related to scheduling if all counsel participate or expressly consent.

If there is a time-sensitive matter related solely to scheduling, counsel may contact chambers by telephone with participation or express permission of counsel for all parties.

Magistrate Judge Dan MacLemore

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Direct contact with Court staff or Law Clerks is only appropriate when initiated or expressly authorized by the Court.

It's rare that direct contact with Court staff, including my Law Clerks, will be appropriate. When such contact is warranted, it will be initiated or expressly authorized by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Court staff must not be contacted about substantive matters or ruling timing; relief must be sought by motion.

Please note that Court staff should not be contacted regarding substantive matters, including questions about the timing of rulings. If relief is requested from the Court, including regarding scheduling, a motion should be filed.

Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Opposing counsel should generally be copied on all correspondence with the Court, except ex parte mediation statements.

Other than when submitting ex parte mediation statements, opposing counsel should generally be copied on all correspondence with the Court.

Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Court staff cannot advise parties on the status of motions or when a ruling will issue.

Not typically. Court staff cannot advise parties when a ruling will issue.

Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer

WARNING

Contact: Phone to chambers

Court staff cannot discuss substantive matters with counsel or parties.

Please note that court staff should not be contacted regarding substantive matters. Court staff have been instructed not to discuss substantive matters with counsel or parties.

Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Please don't email (or call) to inquire about anticipated rulings or their timing. When necessary, I may be contacted through TXWDml_Chambers_SA_JudgeFarrer@txwd.uscourts.gov

Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer

WARNING

Contact: Email to chambers

Email prohibited for inquiring about anticipated rulings or timing.

Please don't email to inquire about anticipated rulings or their timing.

Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer

WARNING

Contact: Phone to chambers

Court staff cannot advise parties about timing of rulings.

Not typically. Court staff cannot advise parties when a ruling will issue in a case.

Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone
Phone: (210) 472-6550 ext 5016

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 472-5870

Emergency contact: call Courtroom Deputy first, then Chambers

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

WARNINGCivil cases

Status inquiries discouraged; contact law clerk for important case info.

Contacting the Court for the mere purpose of attaining the status of a Motion is discouraged. However, if Counsel needs to relay important information regarding a case, they should contact the respective law clerk.

Senior Judge David Briones

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Court may be contacted during depositions only for emergencies.

Only if circumstances arise that necessitate the Court’s immediate attention.

Senior Judge David Briones

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Senior Judge David Briones

INFO

Questions about HSD filing procedures should be directed to the appropriate division of the Clerk's office.

Any questions about how an HSD should be filed with the Court pursuant to this General Order should be directed to the appropriate division of the Clerk's office.

Chief Judge Alia Moses

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Email is the preferred contact method for inquiries to the Court's law clerk.

Parties should generally email any inquiries to the Court's law clerk. The Court's voicemail is not checked regularly. Email is the preferred contact method.

Judge Alan D Albright

INFOCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Contact: Email to clerk

The parties shall refer to the JERS Exhibit Batch Import Requirements on the Court’s website and may email the Courtroom Deputy with any questions about the JERS system.

Judge Alan D Albright

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Use specific email address for Judge Albright's law clerks only.

Messages directed only to Judge Albright's law clerks may be sent to: TXWDml_LawClerks_WA_JudgeAlbright@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Alan D Albright

INFOCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Contact: Email to chambers

TXWDml_LawClerks_JudgeAlbright@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Alan D Albright

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Parties should generally use the shared law clerk email address for Judges Albright and Gilliland.

Parties should generally use the following email address that includes the Court’s law clerks for both Judge Albright and Judge Gilliland: TXWDml_LawClerks_WA_JudgeAlbright&Gilliland@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Alan D Albright

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Use specific email address for Judge Gilliland's law clerks only.

Messages directed only to Judge Gilliland's law clerks may be sent to: TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeGilliland@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Alan D Albright

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

Parties with unresolvable OGP conflicts are encouraged to contact the Court via email to the law clerk.

If there are conflicts between this OGP and prior versions in existing cases that the parties are unable to resolve, the parties are encouraged to contact the Court for guidance via email to the Court’s law clerk.

Judge Alan D Albright

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Messages intended only for Judge Albright’s law clerks may be sent to the specified email address.

Messages directed only to Judge Albright’s law clerks may be sent to: TXWDml_LawClerks_WA_JudgeAlbright@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Alan D Albright

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Use specific email address for contacting law clerks for both judges.

Parties should generally use the following email address that includes the Court's law clerks for both Judge Albright and Judge Gilliland: TXWDml_LawClerks_WA_JudgeAlbright&Gilliland@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Alan D Albright

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

Parties should email inquiries to the Court’s law clerk; email is the preferred contact method.

Parties should generally email any inquiries to the Court’s law clerk. The Court’s voicemail is not checked regularly. Email is the preferred contact method.

Judge Alan D Albright

INFOCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Contact: Email to clerk

Court law clerks' email address is TXWDml_LawClerks_JudgeAlbright@txwd.uscourts.gov for document submissions.

counsel shall submit an editable, digital version of the jury charge(s) in Microsoft Word to the court via e-mail to TXWDml_LawClerks_JudgeAlbright@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Alan D Albright

INFOCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Parties may direct equipment and technology questions to the Courtroom Deputy, who will forward them to IT staff.

The parties may direct any questions to the Courtroom Deputy, who will forward any questions to the appropriate IT staff.

Judge Alan D Albright

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

The District Clerk’s Office may be contacted by email at the listed address.

The Office can be reached at TXWDWacoDistrictClerksOffice@txwd.uscourts.gov or 254-750-1501.

Judge Alan D Albright

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

Judge Albright’s law clerk emails may be sent to the provided email address.

Messages directed only to Judge Albright’s law clerks may be sent to: TXWDml_LawClerks_WA_JudgeAlbright@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Alan D Albright

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

If parties cannot resolve conflicts between this OGP and prior versions, they are encouraged to seek guidance by emailing the Court’s law clerk.

Judge Alan D Albright

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Messages intended only for Judge Gilliland’s law clerks may be sent to the specified email address.

Messages directed only to Judge Gilliland’s law clerks may be sent to: TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeGilliland@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Alan D Albright

INFO

Cell phones may be used outside courtroom if reasonable and non-disruptive

Cellular telephones may be used outside the courtroom provided they are used in a reasonable and non-disruptive manner.

Judge David Counts

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

Parties should generally email inquiries to the Court's law clerks.

Parties should generally email any inquiries to the Court's law clerks, noted below:

Judge Ernest Gonzalez

INFOCivil cases

For an anticipated motion for a temporary restraining order or other expedited relief, counsel should, if possible, alert chambers and notify the intake clerk that the matter is immediate.

In addition to following the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rules, if possible, counsel should alert chambers of the impending filing and notify the intake clerk of the immediacy of the matter.

Judge Fred Biery

INFOCivil cases

For motion-status inquiries, contact the docketing clerk, or the Courtroom Deputy if the clerk is unavailable.

Contact the docketing clerk. If not available, contact the Courtroom Deputy.

Judge Fred Biery

INFOCivil cases

When possible, counsel should alert chambers to an impending expedited-relief motion and notify the intake clerk that the matter is urgent.

In addition to following the Local Rules, if possible, counsel should alert chambers of the impending filing and notify the intake clerk of the immediacy of the matter.

Judge Fred Biery

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to clerk
Phone: (210) 472-6550, ext. 5005

Contact the Courtroom Deputy about scheduling matters at the listed telephone number.

Courtroom Deputy at (210) 472-6550, ext. 5005.

Judge Fred Biery

INFOCivil cases

Parties may bring their own equipment; Court security determines restrictions, and the Courtroom Deputy should be contacted about restrictions and arrangements.

Yes, parties may bring their own equipment. Court security must determine if any restrictions. Contact Courtroom Deputy regarding restrictions and arrangements.

Judge Fred Biery

INFOCivil cases

Contact the Court’s Judicial Assistant to schedule time in the courtroom to become familiar with its layout and technology.

Yes. Contact the Court’s Judicial Assistant.

Judge Fred Biery

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone
Phone: (210) 472-6550, ext. 5005

Contact the Courtroom Deputy to arrange use of available courtroom equipment.

Contact the Courtroom Deputy at (210) 472-6550, ext. 5005.

Judge Fred Biery

INFOCivil cases

Contact Missy Kauffman about procedural matters not addressed by the cited rules or scheduling order.

For procedural matters that cannot be answered by the Federal Rules of Procedure, Local Rules, or the Judge’s Scheduling Order, please contact Missy Kauffman.

Judge Jason Pulliam

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 244-5183

Contact Missy Kauffman by phone or email about non-case-related scheduling matters.

For a non-case related scheduling matter, please contact Missy Kauffman at (210) 244-5183 or missy_kauffman@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Jason Pulliam

INFOCivil cases

Phone: (210) 244-5048

Transcript requests or questions should be directed to the court reporter by phone or email.

Yes. Any requests or questions regarding transcripts should be made with court reporter Angela Hailey at (210) 244-5048 or Angela_Hailey@txwd.uscourts.gov

Judge Jason Pulliam

INFO

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (915) 534-6740

Notify law clerk immediately when contested motion is resolved

Yes, please contact a law clerk at (915) 534-6740 immediately upon resolution of a pending motion.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Phone to chambers

Status conference held ~8 days before trial; motions in limine and exhibit objections heard then

Unless requested by a party with a showing of special need, the Judge does not conduct a preliminary pretrial conference or intermediate status conferences. A status conference is conducted approximately eight (8) days prior to the date that trial is expected to begin as set out in the Court's Scheduling Order. Motions in limine and objections to exhibits will be heard and ruled upon at that time.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Letter fax to chambers

Court accepts faxes at (915) 534-6716

Yes. The fax number is (915) 534-6716.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Letter fax to chambers

Court accepts faxes at (915) 534-6716.

Yes. The fax number is (915) 534-6716.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Email
Phone: (915) 834-0553

All transcript requests should be made to Walter Chiriboga at (915) 834-0553 or Walter_Chiriboga@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Email
Phone: (915) 834-0553

All transcript requests should be made to Walter Chiriboga at (915) 834-0553 or Walter_Chiriboga@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (915) 834-0501

Contact courtroom deputy for expedited criminal hearing.

Contact the courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (915) 534-6740

Attorneys may contact law clerks for procedural questions not covered by rules.

An attorney may address a procedural question that is not answered by the federal rules of procedure, local rules, or the Judge’s Standing Orders to the law clerks at (915) 534-6740. Please do not call the judge’s staff to inquire about substantive issues.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (915) 534-6740

Contact law clerk at (915) 534-6740 for scheduling questions

Please contact the Judge's law clerk at (915) 534-6740.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Phone: (915) 834-0501

Contact the courtroom deputy.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (915) 834-0501

The courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (915) 534-6740

Law clerks may be contacted for procedural questions not covered by rules

An attorney may address a procedural question that is not answered by the federal rules of procedure, local rules, or the Judge's Standing Orders to the law clerks at (915) 534-6740. Please do not call the judge's staff to inquire about substantive issues.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Email

Court uses Jury Evidence Recording System (JERS) for electronic evidence capture.

The Court uses Jury Evidence Recording System (JERS) which provides an efficient method of electronically capturing evidence as it is presented in court during trial.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Phone
Phone: (915) 534-6740

Electronic versions of jury instructions, verdict forms, and findings may be provided; contact law clerk for format.

Yes. The parties should contact the law clerk at (915) 534-6740.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (915) 834-0501

Emergency contact: call courtroom deputy or law clerk

Please call either the courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501 or a law clerk at (915) 534-6740.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Phone
Phone: (915) 834-0501

Contact courtroom deputy or law clerk in emergencies.

Please call either the courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501 or a law clerk at (915) 534-6740.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (915) 534-6740

Notify law clerk at (915) 534-6740 when contested motion is resolved.

Yes, please contact a law clerk at (915) 534-6740 immediately upon resolution of a pending motion.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (915) 534-6740

Electronic versions of jury instructions, verdict forms, and proposed findings are permitted. Contact law clerk for format details.

Yes. Please contact the law clerk at (915) 534-6740.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (915) 534-6740

Electronic versions of jury instructions and verdict forms are permitted.

Yes. Please contact the law clerk at (915) 534-6740.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Phone
Phone: (915) 834-0501

Contact the courtroom deputy.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Email

Court uses JERS system to electronically capture and provide evidence to jury in deliberation room.

The Court uses Jury Evidence Recording System (JERS) which provides an efficient method of electronically capturing evidence as it is presented in court during trial. Upon completion of the trial presentations, the evidence is released in electronic form to the jury in the Jury Deliberation Room.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Cases assigned to district and magistrate judges; discovery routinely referred to magistrate

At the time a lawsuit is filed, the case is assigned to this district judge and a magistrate judge. The parties should advise the district clerk of their respective positions concerning transferring the case to a magistrate judge for jury or nonjury trial by consent, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). Discovery matters are routinely referred to the magistrate judge. Otherwise, pursuant to Local Rule, Appendix C, various pretrial matters regarding civil cases filed by prisoners and reviews of administrative agency proceedings (social security appeals) are referred to a magistrate judge.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (915) 834-0501

The courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFO

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (915) 834-0501

Contact courtroom deputy for expedited hearing in criminal case

Contact the courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501.

Judge Kathleen Cardone

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

No.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

INFOCivil cases

Contact Natasha Martinez to arrange technology use.

Contact Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy, prior to date needed.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email

Attorneys may use internet during trial; contact Natasha Martinez for access.

Yes; attorneys may use the internet during trial if necessary. For information on access contact Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy at (210) 472-6550 Ext. 5020 or Natasha_Martinez@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

May the court be contacted by e-mail or fax? If so, what is the address or number? You may contact Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy, at Natasha_Martinez@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

May the court be contacted by e-mail or fax? If so, what is the address or number? You may contact Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy, by email Natasha_Martinez@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

File expedited motion, then contact Courtroom Deputy.

What procedures should be followed if a party expects to be filing a motion for expedited relief? File the motion, then contact Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

INFOCivil cases

Parties may bring own equipment; contact Natasha Martinez to arrange.

Yes. Contact Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy, prior to date needed.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

File motion for expedited hearing, then contact Courtroom Deputy.

What procedures should be followed to request an expedited hearing in a criminal case? File a motion requesting an expedited hearing, then contact Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy.

Judge Orlando L. Garcia

INFOCivil cases

Courtroom Deputy Sylvia Ann Fernandez should be notified prior to the hearing or trial as to what equipment is needed.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 472-6550

Notify Courtroom Deputy when criminal motion is resolved.

Notify Sylvia Ann Fernandez, Courtroom Deputy, (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011, sylvia_fernandez@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

The Law Clerk should be notified at (210) 472-6575 immediately upon resolution of the pending motion.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

INFOCivil cases

Initial pretrial conference scheduled after proposed scheduling order; motion may be filed for immediate conference.

An initial pretrial conference pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 16 will be scheduled after the Court receives the parties’ proposed scheduling order. However, if a party believes that a conference with the Court is needed on a more immediate basis to resolve any discovery or case management issues, the party should file a motion with the Court requesting a pretrial conference.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

INFOCivil cases

Additional technology details in Courtroom Technology Guidance document.

See Courtroom Technology Guidance.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 472-6550

Contact Sylvia Ann Fernandez, Courtroom Deputy, (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011, sylvia_fernandez@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011

Contact Courtroom Deputy Sylvia Ann Fernandez for scheduling matters

Sylvia Ann Fernandez, Courtroom Deputy, (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011, sylvia_fernandez@txwd.uscourts.gov

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone
Phone: (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5037

Court reporter uses Real Time; contact Amber Nino at (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5037 for rough transcripts

Yes. Parties can contact the court reporter, Amber Nino at (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5037.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

INFOCivil cases

Courtroom has internet access; arrangements must be made ahead of time

Yes, there is internet access, but arrangements must be made ahead of time.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

INFOCivil cases

Courtroom has white erase board and document presenter, no chart stand, video equipment per guidance.

White Erase Board Yes Chart stand: No Document presenter: Yes Video equipment: See Courtroom Technology Guidance.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Contact assigned Law Clerk for expedited hearing requests

Contact the Law Clerk assigned to the case.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email
Phone: (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011

Contact Sylvia Ann Fernandez for equipment delivery arrangements

Parties should contact Sylvia Ann Fernandez, Courtroom Deputy, (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011, sylvia_fernandez@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Contact assigned Law Clerk for non-substantive matters or case settlements

If an attorney wishes to contact the Court regarding a non-substantive matter or to inform the Court that the case has settled or a pending motion has been resolved, the attorney should contact the Law Clerk assigned to the case.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

Parties are encouraged to email hearing exhibits, demonstratives, or presentation slides to opposing counsel and the named court staff at least two hours before the hearing, unless the Court instructs otherwise.

Parties are encouraged to submit their exhibits, demonstratives, or presentation slides for hearings via email to opposing counsel and court staff at Abigail_Ernstes@txwd.uscourts.gov and TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeMacLemore@txwd.uscourts.gov at least two hours before the hearing start time or as otherwise instructed by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Dan MacLemore

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers

For hearing resets, parties should jointly email chambers with alternate dates/times.

If either party requires a reset of the hearing once it has been added to the docket, parties are encouraged to meet and confer and provide a joint updated request that includes several alternate dates and times by emailing the Court’s law clerks at TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeMacLemore@txwd.uscourts.gov and Judge MacLemore’s Courtroom Deputy at Abigail_Ernstes@txwd.uscourts.gov in a timely manner.

Magistrate Judge Dan MacLemore

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers

Contact Courtroom Deputy for questions about setup, decorum, or procedures after Order Setting is docketed.

Once the Order Setting has been added to the docket, you may contact Judge MacLemore’s Courtroom Deputy for any questions regarding courtroom setup, courtroom decorum or procedures at Abigail_Ernstes@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Magistrate Judge Dan MacLemore

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

Parties may request a secure document submission link by emailing the Court’s law clerks.

To request a secure link, please the Court’s Law Clerks at TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeMacLemore@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Magistrate Judge Dan MacLemore

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to clerk

To request a secure link for submitting documents through the Court’s Box.com, parties should contact the Court’s law clerks at the listed email address.

To request a secure link, please the Court’s Law Clerks at TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeMacLemore@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Magistrate Judge Dan MacLemore

INFOCivil cases

Counsel are encouraged to use courtroom technology and schedule equipment testing and training with the Clerk’s Office.

Counsel is encouraged to make use of the courtroom technology and to schedule a time with the Clerk’s Office to test the equipment and receive any necessary training.

Magistrate Judge Dan MacLemore

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers

Parties should jointly request attendance preference (in person, Zoom, or hybrid) via email to chambers.

Magistrate Judge Dan MacLemore

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers

Parties should email joint attendance preference (in person, Zoom, hybrid) to chambers.

Parties are encouraged to meet and confer and provide a joint request on attendance preference (in person, zoom or hybrid) by emailing the Court’s law clerks at TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeGilliland@txwd.uscourts.gov and copying all counsel of record in the case. The email should indicate the parties’ attendance preference, the names of counsel appearing and whether confidential information will be shared so appropriate measures may be taken to seal the hearing.

Magistrate Judge Derek Gilliland

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers

Contact Courtroom Deputy for setup, decorum, or procedure questions.

Once the Order Setting has been added to the docket, you may contact Judge Gilliland’s Courtroom Deputy for any questions regarding courtroom setup, courtroom decorum or procedures at Melissa_Copp@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Magistrate Judge Derek Gilliland

INFO

If a party would like a Newer Attorney to argue a motion or discovery dispute, after the briefing is ripe, the party should contact the law clerk to request oral argument and inform the clerk that a Newer Attorney will argue the motion or a portion of the motion.

Magistrate Judge Derek Gilliland

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers

Hearings held on most discovery matters; non-discovery hearings only if requested.

Judge Gilliland holds hearings on most discovery matters. As for non-discovery motions, the Court will hold a hearing if a party requests it.

Magistrate Judge Derek Gilliland

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers

For hearing resets, email joint request with alternate dates to chambers and Courtroom Deputy.

If either party requires a reset of the hearing once it has been added to the docket, parties are encouraged to meet and confer and provide a joint updated request that includes several alternate dates and times by emailing the Court’s law clerks at TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeGilliland@txwd.uscourts.gov and Judge Gilliland’s Courtroom Deputy at Melissa_Copp@txwd.uscourts.gov in a timely manner.

Magistrate Judge Derek Gilliland

INFO

Contact: Email to chambers

Hearings proceed as scheduled until Court issues reset notice or order.

Despite the parties’ request, a hearing will proceed as originally scheduled until there is a notice from the Court resetting it or an Order Resetting added to the docket.

Magistrate Judge Derek Gilliland

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Counsel must contact the Court to alert it when requesting an expedited hearing, which is reserved for emergencies only.

If counsel requires an expedited hearing in a civil case, file an appropriate motion and contact the Court to alert the Court of the situation. Any motion should explain the need for expedited relief and the deadline(s) by which it is requested. Requests for an expedited hearing should be reserved for emergency situations only.

Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 244-5012

Yes, please. File an Advisory notifying the Court. If the resolution of the contested motion is time sensitive, please also call the Courtroom Deputy at (210) 244-5012 to advise of the situation.

Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 244-5012

Parties may contact the Court during depositions in true emergencies by calling (210) 244-5012.

Yes, in true emergencies parties can call: (210) 244-5012.

Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 244-5012

The phone number to call for scheduling matters is: (210) 244-5012.

Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 244-5012

In a true emergency concerning a civil matter, call (210) 244-5012.

In a true emergency concerning a civil matter, call: (210) 244-5012.

Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 244-5012

Please contact the Court as early in the process as possible. Call (210) 244-5012.

Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers
Phone: (210) 472-6550 ext 5016

Yes, you may contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

INFOCivil cases

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone
Phone: (210) 472-6550 ext 5016

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

INFOCivil cases

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (210) 472-6550 ext 5016

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers
Phone: (210) 472-6550 ext 5016

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email
Phone: (210) 472-6550 ext 5016

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email

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.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Email to chambers
Phone: (210) 472-6550 ext 5016

The court prefers contact via email or phone to the Courtroom Deputy.

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Contact Courtroom Deputy when criminal contested motion is resolved.

Contact the Courtroom Deputy.

Senior Judge David Briones

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Letter fax to chambers

The court may be contacted via fax at (915) 534-6881.

3. May the court be contacted by e-mail or fax? If so, what is the address or number? Fax: (915) 534-6881.

Senior Judge David Briones

INFOCivil cases

Court appointments for indigents are handled by U.S. Magistrates.

Cases are referred to U.S. Magistrates to determine eligibility and assignment of Court appointed Counsel.

Senior Judge David Briones

INFOCivil cases

Contact law clerk for scheduling matters.

The law clerk handling the case.

Senior Judge David Briones

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (915) 534-6744

For emergencies, contact the court via telephone at (915) 534-6744.

Telephone: (915) 534-6744.

Senior Judge David Briones

INFOCivil cases

Notify law clerk when contested motion is resolved.

Contact the respective law clerk.

Senior Judge David Briones

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Letter fax to chambers

Court fax number provided for contact.

Fax: (915) 534-6881.

Senior Judge David Briones

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers

Coordinate motions to suppress with the Courtroom Deputy.

Coordinate the Motion with the Courtroom Deputy.

Senior Judge David Briones

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to clerk

To arrange telephone conferences for motions or other matters, contact the case's law clerk; allowance is discretionary.

It depends. Contact the law clerk responsible for the case when the issue arises.

Senior Judge David Briones

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Letter fax to chambers

The court may be contacted via fax at (915) 534-6881.

Fax: (915) 534-6881.

Senior Judge David Briones

INFOCivil cases

Law clerks may be contacted for trial prep and urgent matters.

Yes. The law clerks may be contacted for the purposes of preparing for trial and/or coordinating urgent matters that require the Court’s immediate attention.

Senior Judge David Briones

INFOCivil cases

Contact: Phone to chambers
Phone: (915) 534-6744

Court emergency phone number provided.

Telephone: (915) 534-6744.

Senior Judge David Briones

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must contact District Clerk’s Office via email to obtain info for post-trial bond orders.

Prior to entering an order regarding post-trial bonds, parties are directed to reach out to the District Clerks Office to obtain specific information needed to complete the order. The Office can be reached at TXWDAustinDistrictClerksOffice@txwd.uscourts.gov or 512-916-5896.

Judge Alan D Albright

Common questions about Western District of Texas chambers communication rules

How may parties contact Western District of Texas?

Judge Alan D Albright: Parties must jointly email law clerks 19 weeks after CMC to confirm Markman date and venue/jurisdiction status.

View rule Official source Source: page 14, section Deadlines

Senior Judge David Alan Ezra: Parties may not contact the court during depositions.

View rule Official source Source: page 11, section Contacting the Court

Judge Ernest Gonzalez: When filing a Scheduling Order, the parties must jointly send an editable copy to the Court's law clerks.

View rule Official source Source: page 2, section II. GENERAL DEADLINES

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