Procedures verified May 27, 2026
Judge Percy Anderson — United States District Court, Central District of California
Courtroom 9A, 9th Floor, Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez U.S. Courthouse, Los Angeles
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Key Traps — Where Counsel Gets Caught
- 1. No tentative rulings issued — come prepared to argue cold
- 2. No chambers copies required; do NOT deliver unsolicited copies
- 3. Lead trial counsel required at ALL proceedings including status conferences
- 4. No reply papers on ex parte applications unless specifically authorized
- 5. Motion for Magistrate review must be filed within 10 days — shorter than 14-day period common elsewhere
Quick Reference
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| Motion Days | Mondays at 1:30 p.m. (criminal: Mondays at 3:00 p.m.) |
| Motion Limit | 25 pages |
| Reply Limit | 12 pages |
| Chambers Copies | ✗ Not required Judge Anderson does not require mandatory chambers copies of documents filed through CM/ECF. No party shall deliver copies unless... |
| Tentative Rulings | No — 'Tentative rulings are not issued.' |
| Remote Appearances | Not specified. Court's general practice is in-person; no Zoom or telephonic appearance procedures stated in available documents. |
| Discovery | Yes — 'All discovery matters have been referred to a United States Magistrate Judge, who will hear all discovery disputes.' All discovery documents must include 'DISCOVERY MATTER' in caption. |
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Before You File
Motion Days & Times
Mondays at 1:30 p.m. (criminal: Mondays at 3:00 p.m.)
Notice Period
Local Rules 6-1, 7-9, 7-10 govern. No motion noticed for more than 35 days after service.
Motion Page / Word Limit
25 pages
Opposition Limit
25 pages
Reply Limit
12 pages
Font & Formatting
Times New Roman 14-point minimum; Courier 12-point minimum. Follows Local Rule 11-3.1.1.
Footnote Policy
In typeface no more than one size smaller than text size; used sparingly.
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At Filing
Chambers Copies
✗ Not required
Judge Anderson does not require mandatory chambers copies of documents filed through CM/ECF. No party shall deliver copies unless specifically ordered. If ordered: deliver to Judge's mailbox adjacent to Clerk's Office, 4th floor, 350 West 1st St., no later than 12:00 noon on business day following filing; or by guaranteed overnight delivery to Suite 4311, Los Angeles 90012-4565 (no signature required).
ECF Stamp Requirements
Not specified.
Proposed Orders
If proposed order exceeds two pages, submit copy to Court's ECF email address in WordPerfect format (X9 or earlier) or Microsoft Word (Word 365 or earlier).
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Before the Hearing
Tentative Rulings
No — 'Tentative rulings are not issued.'
Prohibition / Ex Parte Contact Re Tentatives
Not specified.
Oral Argument
Oral argument held at hearing; no tentative rulings issued
Remote Appearances
Not specified. Court's general practice is in-person; no Zoom or telephonic appearance procedures stated in available documents.
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Background Rules
Chambers Contact
Counsel shall not contact Court or chambers staff by telephone or other ex parte means. May contact Courtroom Deputy at (213) 894-1795 with appropriate inquiries. Do not contact for status of submitted motions, stipulations, or proposed orders.
Discovery Referral
Yes — 'All discovery matters have been referred to a United States Magistrate Judge, who will hear all discovery disputes.' All discovery documents must include 'DISCOVERY MATTER' in caption.
Discovery Motion Process
Referred to assigned Magistrate Judge. Motion for review must be filed within 10 days of written ruling or oral ruling not followed by written ruling.
Ex Parte Applications
Opposition must be filed not later than 24 hours after service.
Settlement Notification
Not specifically stated. Counsel should notify court promptly upon settlement.
Lead Counsel
Lead trial counsel shall attend ALL proceedings before this Court, including all status and settlement conferences.
Under Seal Filings
Limit under seal filings. File only specific portions with valid basis; briefs under seal disfavored. Follow L.R. 79-5.2.2(a) for approval. Documents filed under seal must be served separately; must include proof of service.
Continuances & Calendar Conflicts
Must be by motion, stipulation, or application with declaration setting forth reasons; include whether prior requests made and whether granted or denied. No stipulations extending court dates effective unless approved by Court. Requests after deadlines expired are disfavored. Calendar conflicts: notify deputy court clerk as soon as possible.
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AI & Style Preferences
Additional Notes
Expert witnesses: designate reports 8 weeks prior to discovery cutoff; rebuttal 5 weeks prior. ERISA cases: no MSJ on merits; Court hears motions on standard of review and scope of administrative record, then court trial. CRD: Kamilla Sali-Suleyman, (213) 894-1795, Kamilla_Sali-Suleyman@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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