Procedures verified May 27, 2026
Judge Consuelo B. Marshall — United States District Court, Central District of California
Courtroom 8D, 8th Floor, Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse, Los Angeles
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Key Traps — Where Counsel Gets Caught
- 1. Chambers copies must be two-hole punched at the top — unique requirement not found in all CACD judges
- 2. No blue backs required — but copies must be stamped 'MANDATORY CHAMBERS COPY' prominently on face page
- 3. All exhibits/declarations in chambers copies must be tabbed where applicable
- 4. TROs/ex parte applications must be flagged to CRD immediately by phone or email after filing
- 5. Discovery documents must include 'DISCOVERY MATTER' in caption and must not go to District Judge's courtesy copy boxes
Quick Reference
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| Motion Days | Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. |
| Motion Limit | 25 pages (Local Rule 11-6 default) |
| Reply Limit | 10 pages |
| Chambers Copies | ✓ Required All electronically filed documents must be delivered to the Courtroom Deputy by placing them in the courtesy copy boxes next to the Customer... |
| Tentative Rulings | Not specified. |
| Remote Appearances | Not permitted. All hearings shall proceed in person in Courtroom 8D or as assigned, unless ordered by the Court. |
| Discovery | Yes — 'All discovery matters have been referred to a Magistrate Judge, who will hear all discovery disputes.' (Standing Order para. 6). All discovery documents must include 'DISCOVERY MATTER' in the caption. Do not deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to the District Judge. |
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Before You File
Motion Days & Times
Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Notice Period
28 days before hearing date (Local Rule 6-1)
Motion Page / Word Limit
25 pages (Local Rule 11-6 default)
Opposition Limit
25 pages (Local Rule default)
Reply Limit
10 pages
Font & Formatting
Footnotes shall be in typeface no less than two sizes smaller than text size (e.g., if text is 14pt, footnotes no smaller than 12pt). Otherwise follows Local Rules.
Footnote Policy
Footnotes shall be in typeface no less than two sizes smaller than text size and shall be used sparingly.
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At Filing
Chambers Copies
✓ Required
All electronically filed documents must be delivered to the Courtroom Deputy by placing them in the courtesy copy boxes next to the Customer Service Windows on the 4th Floor at the First Street Courthouse, 350 W. 1st Street, by 12 noon the next business day. Must be stamped 'MANDATORY CHAMBERS COPY.' Each copy must include the CM/ECF generated header at the top of each page and the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) as the last page. Bluebacks are not required. All exhibits, declarations, etc., must be tabbed where applicable. Must be two-hole punched at the top. May also be mailed.
ECF Stamp Requirements
Yes — each chambers copy must include the CM/ECF generated header at the top of each page and the NEF as the last page.
Proposed Orders
Each party filing or opposing a motion shall serve and lodge a Proposed Order. All Proposed Orders shall be submitted via e-mail to cbm_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word format.
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Before the Hearing
Tentative Rulings
Not specified.
Prohibition / Ex Parte Contact Re Tentatives
Not specified.
Oral Argument
Hearings conducted in person on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Court does not specify a tentative ruling / papers-only default.
Remote Appearances
Not permitted. All hearings shall proceed in person in Courtroom 8D or as assigned, unless ordered by the Court.
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Background Rules
Chambers Contact
Counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its chambers staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means. Counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy at CBM_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with appropriate inquiries. CRD prefers email. All communication must be submitted to the Courtroom Deputy with copies to all counsel of record.
Discovery Referral
Yes — 'All discovery matters have been referred to a Magistrate Judge, who will hear all discovery disputes.' (Standing Order para. 6). All discovery documents must include 'DISCOVERY MATTER' in the caption. Do not deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to the District Judge.
Discovery Motion Process
All discovery motions calendared before the Magistrate Judge. Discovery documents must include 'DISCOVERY MATTER' in caption.
Ex Parte Applications
Counsel shall comply with Local Rules 7-19 and 7-19.1. Ex parte applications stand submitted until further order of Court. Alert the Courtroom Deputy by email or phone when filing an ex parte that affects a hearing date. The Court considers ex parte applications on the papers and usually does not set for hearing.
Settlement Notification
Not specifically addressed beyond standard Local Rules.
Lead Counsel
Lead trial counsel shall attend any proceeding before this Court, including all status and settlement conferences.
Under Seal Filings
Comply with Local Rule 79-5.2. Parties must provide a declaration establishing good cause or demonstrating compelling reasons why the strong presumption of public access should be overcome, with citations to applicable legal standard. Must identify specific material with supporting legal authority. Parties must inform the Court whether anyone opposes the application to seal. A protective order signed by the parties does not establish good cause.
Continuances & Calendar Conflicts
Must be requested in writing by stipulation or ex parte application with proposed order. Submit stipulation at least 3 days before the set hearing date. Calendar conflicts: if date is set by the Judge in court, advise Judge at that time; if conflict arises later, advise Courtroom Deputy by phone or email.
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AI & Style Preferences
Additional Notes
Standing Order dated 2018 is the governing civil standing order. Courtroom Deputy Valencia Vallery (updated name per JPS); chambers email CBM_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. No supplemental brief shall be filed without prior leave of Court. Motions under Local Rule 11-8: all memoranda exceeding 10 pages must be accompanied by Table of Authorities and Table of Contents. References to documents/evidence must include docket number and pin cite.
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