All local rules for N.D. Cal., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
Motions must be directed to the Judge to whom the action is assigned, except as that Judge may otherwise order. (p. 30)
the initials of the Magistrate Judge to whom the action is referred for discovery or other pretrial activity (p. 12)
by any written order of a District Judge designating a Magistrate Judge to perform specific statutorily authorized duties in a particular action. (p. 70)
Civil L.R. 7-1(b); 3-4(a); 72-1
“Any dispute regarding any party's Patent Disclosures are referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Patent Cases
The Court will not entertain a request or a motion to resolve a disclosure or discovery dispute unless, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 37, counsel have previously conferred for the purpose of attempting to resolve all disputed issues. (p. 59)
“Meet and confer” or “confer” means to communicate directly and to discuss in good faith the issue(s) required under the particular Rule or order. (p. 10)
Unless these Local Rules otherwise provide or a Judge otherwise orders, such communication may take place by telephone. (p. 10)
The mere sending of a written, electronic, or voice-mail communication, however, does not satisfy a requirement to “meet and confer” or to “confer.” (p. 10)
this requirement can be satisfied only through direct dialogue and discussion – either in a face to face meeting or in a telephone conversation. (p. 10)
Civil L.R. 37-1(a); 1-5(n)
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
Nothing posted.
If a dispute arises during a discovery event the parties must attempt to resolve the matter without judicial intervention by conferring in good faith. (p. 59)
counsel or a party may contact the chambers of the assigned District Judge or Magistrate Judge to ask if the Judge is available to address the problem through a telephone conference during the discovery event. (p. 59)
Civil L.R. 37-1(b)
“Judge Davila does not review or respond to letters or letter briefs providing case information or seeking relief from the Court even if the letter is filed on the docket.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“All requests requiring the Court to take action shall be made either by Stipulation and Proposed Order or by appropriate motion filed pursuant to the Civil Local Rules.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
Any written request to the Court for an order must be presented by one of the following means: (p. 30)
A duly noticed motion pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-2; (p. 30)
In addition to complying with applicable provisions of Civil L.R. 7, a motion to compel further responses to discovery requests must (p. 59)
Civil L.R. 7-1(a); 37-2
“Judge Davila does not review or respond to letters or letter briefs providing case information or seeking relief from the Court even if the letter is filed on the docket.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“All requests requiring the Court to take action shall be made either by Stipulation and Proposed Order or by appropriate motion filed pursuant to the Civil Local Rules.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
a motion to compel further responses to discovery requests must set forth each request in full, followed immediately by the objections and/or responses thereto. (p. 59)
For each such request, the moving papers must detail the basis for the party’s contention that it is entitled to the requested discovery and must show how the proportionality and other requirements of Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(b)(2) are satisfied. (p. 59)
In one filed document not exceeding 25 pages in length, a motion must contain: (p. 30)
The opposition must be filed and served not more than 14 days after the motion was filed. (p. 31)
Unless the Court expressly orders otherwise pursuant to a party’s request made prior to the due date, briefs or memoranda filed with opposition papers may not exceed 25 pages of text (p. 32)
Civil L.R. 37-2; 7-2(b); 7-3(a); 7-4(b)
“Motions must be filed and noticed within 14 calendar days of reserving a hearing date with Judge Davila's Courtroom Deputy.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Absent good cause, the briefing schedule for motions shall allow at least 14 days between the final filing and the hearing date.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“All substantive motions, oppositions and replies must comply with the General Requirements described in Civil Local Rule 3-4 and the page limitations described in Civil Local Rules 7-2 and 7-3 unless permission has been obtained from the Court in advance of filing.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
the reply brief or memorandum may not exceed 15 pages of text. (p. 31)
The reply to an opposition must be filed and served not more than 7 days after the opposition was due. (p. 31)
Once a reply is filed, no additional memoranda, papers or letters may be filed without prior Court approval, except as follows: (p. 31)
Unless the Court expressly orders otherwise pursuant to a party’s request made prior to the due date (p. 32)
Civil L.R. 7-3(c),(d); 7-4(b)
“All substantive motions, oppositions and replies must comply with the General Requirements described in Civil Local Rule 3-4 and the page limitations described in Civil Local Rules 7-2 and 7-3 unless permission has been obtained from the Court in advance of filing.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
Unless otherwise ordered, as used in any order of this Court or in these Local Rules, a “discovery cut-off” is the date by which all responses to written discovery are due and by which all depositions must be concluded. (p. 59)
Where the Court has set a single discovery cut-off for both fact and expert discovery, no discovery-related motions may be filed more than 7 days after the discovery cut-off. (p. 59)
no motions related to fact discovery may be filed more than 7 days after the fact discovery cut-off, and no motions related to expert discovery may be filed more than 7 days after the expert discovery cut-off. (p. 59)
“Discovery-related motions” encompasses all motions relating to discovery, including motions to compel or protect against discovery, motions regarding the duty to preserve documents, including spoliation motions, motions to quash or enforce subpoenas, and motions for discovery sanctions. (p. 59)
Civil L.R. 37-3
Nothing posted.
Except as otherwise ordered or permitted by the assigned Judge or these Local Rules, and except for motions made during the course of a trial or hearing, all motions must be filed, served and noticed in writing on the motion calendar of the assigned Judge for hearing not less than 35 days after filing of the motion. (p. 30)
In the Judge’s discretion, or upon request by counsel and with the Judge’s approval, a motion may be determined without oral argument or by telephone conference call. (p. 30)
Civil L.R. 7-2(a); 7-1(b)
“Unless otherwise specifically set by the Court, all proceedings will be held in person in the San Jose Courthouse, Courtroom 4, 5th Floor.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Civil Motions are heard on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. by reservation only.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Parties and counsel may reserve a hearing date by contacting Judge Davila's Courtroom Deputy, Cheré Robinson, at ejdcrd@cand.uscourts.gov.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Motions must be filed and noticed within 14 calendar days of reserving a hearing date with Judge Davila's Courtroom Deputy.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Failure to timely file any motion will result in the expiration of the hearing reservation without further notice to the parties.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“The Court encourages in-person appearances for Law and Motion and Case Management/Pretrial Conferences.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“However, the Court will consider requests to appear telephonically or via Zoom on a case-by-case basis.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Parties wishing to appear by telephone or via Zoom shall file and serve an Administrative Request to Appear Telephonically or via Zoom and Proposed Order at least one week prior to the scheduled hearing date.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Absent compelling circumstances, the Court will not grant a request to appear telephonically for parties or counsel who reside or have an office located within any of the Bay Area counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sonoma) or those other counties covered by the San Jose Division (Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz). In addition, the Court will not generally grant a request by the moving party on a motion.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
If good faith negotiations between the parties fail to resolve the matter, and if disposition of the dispute during the discovery event likely would result in substantial savings of expense or time, counsel or a party may contact the chambers of the assigned District Judge or Magistrate Judge (p. 59)
Unless otherwise ordered by the assigned Judge, a party may file an ex parte motion, that is, a motion filed without notice to opposing party, only if a statute, Federal Rule, local rule, or Standing Order authorizes ex parte filing. (p. 34)
If the motion is to shorten time for the Court to hear a motion: (p. 28)
Civil L.R. 37-1(b); 7-10; 6-3(a)(4)
Nothing posted.
If counsel for the moving party seeks to arrange such a conference and opposing counsel refuses or fails to confer, the Judge may impose an appropriate sanction, which may include an order requiring payment of all reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, caused by the refusal or failure to confer.
The Court will not entertain a request or a motion to resolve a disclosure or discovery dispute unless
Civil L.R. 37-1(a)
“Judge Davila does not review or respond to letters or letter briefs providing case information or seeking relief from the Court even if the letter is filed on the docket.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Thursdays (by reservation only) 9:00 a.m.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Civil Motions are heard on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. by reservation only.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
Except as otherwise ordered or permitted by the assigned Judge or these Local Rules, and except for motions made during the course of a trial or hearing, all motions must be filed, served and noticed in writing on the motion calendar of the assigned Judge for hearing not less than 35 days after filing of the motion. (p. 30)
Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(d), which extends deadlines that are tied to service (as opposed to filing), does not apply and thus does not extend this deadline. (p. 30)
On the first page in the space opposite the caption and below the case number, the noticed hearing date and time; (p. 30)
In the first paragraph, notice of the motion including date and time of hearing; (p. 30)
A Judge who will be absent from the District for one court day or more shall post a notice to that effect on the official calendar of the Court. (p. 10)
Civil L.R. 7-2(a), (b)(1)-(2); 1-5(p)
“Civil Motions are heard on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. by reservation only.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Parties and counsel may reserve a hearing date by contacting Judge Davila's Courtroom Deputy, Cheré Robinson, at ejdcrd@cand.uscourts.gov.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Motions must be filed and noticed within 14 calendar days of reserving a hearing date with Judge Davila's Courtroom Deputy.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Failure to timely file any motion will result in the expiration of the hearing reservation without further notice to the parties.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
In the Judge’s discretion, or upon request by counsel and with the Judge’s approval, a motion may be determined without oral argument or by telephone conference call. (p. 30)
Unless otherwise ordered, a Motion for Administrative Relief is deemed submitted for immediate determination without hearing on the day after the opposition is due. (p. 34)
Civil L.R. 7-1(b); 7-2(a); 7-11(c)
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Parties may indicate in their motion papers if they intend to have a junior lawyer argue the motion and request a hearing for that purpose.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Judge Davila does not issue tentative rulings on upcoming matters.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Any matters that are taken under submission shall remain submitted until further order of the Court.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Unless otherwise specifically set by the Court, all proceedings will be held in person in the San Jose Courthouse, Courtroom 4, 5th Floor.” · JUDGE PAGE
“The Court encourages in-person appearances for Law and Motion and Case Management/Pretrial Conferences.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“However, the Court will consider requests to appear telephonically or via Zoom on a case-by-case basis.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Parties wishing to appear by telephone or via Zoom shall file and serve an Administrative Request to Appear Telephonically or via Zoom and Proposed Order at least one week prior to the scheduled hearing date.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Absent compelling circumstances, the Court will not grant a request to appear telephonically for parties or counsel who reside or have an office located within any of the Bay Area counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sonoma) or those other counties covered by the San Jose Division (Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz).” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“In addition, the Court will not generally grant a request by the moving party on a motion.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“If a request to appear telephonically is granted, the party granted remote appearance must contact the Courtroom Deputy for specific instructions on appearing remotely.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“The Court strongly encourages parties to permit less experienced lawyers to actively participate in the proceedings.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“In the Joint Case Management Conference Statement, any law firm with more than 30 lawyers nationwide must submit a specific plan for how it intends, in the case, to provide opportunities to junior lawyers (six years or fewer years out of law school) to argue motions in court, to take depositions, and to examine witnesses at trial.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Specific junior lawyers must be identified.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“The Court strongly encourages parties to permit less experienced lawyers to have an important role in hearings and at trial.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Patent Cases
a party who has filed a motion may file a notice continuing the originally noticed hearing date for that motion to a later date if: (p. 32)
No opposition has been filed; and (p. 32)
The notice of continuance is filed prior to the date on which the opposition is due pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-3(a). (p. 32)
After an opposition to a motion has been filed, the noticed hearing date may be continued to a subsequent date upon order of the assigned Judge. (p. 32)
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the continuance of the hearing of a motion does not extend the time for filing and serving the opposing papers or reply papers. (p. 32)
Any stipulated request or motion which affects a hearing or proceeding on the Court’s calendar must be filed no later than 14 days before the scheduled event. (p. 28)
Civil L.R. 7-7(a), (b), (d); 6-1(b)
“All requests requiring the Court to take action shall be made either by Stipulation and Proposed Order or by appropriate motion filed pursuant to the Civil Local Rules.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Continuances: Continuances are disfavored.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Any request to continue a motion hearing date must be made in accordance with Civil Local Rules 6-2 or 6-3.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Any demonstratives or presentations to be used at a hearing must be exchanged with opposing counsel and submitted to the Court at least 48 hours before the hearing.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Parties shall provide electronic copies of the demonstratives or presentations to Judge Davila's Courtroom Deputy, Cheré Robinson, at ejdcrd@cand.uscourts.gov.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Failure to timely file any motion will result in the expiration of the hearing reservation without further notice to the parties.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“One Motion per Party: Unless otherwise permitted by the Court, only one Motion for Summary Judgment, Partial Summary Judgment or Summary Adjudication may be filed by each party.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
In one filed document not exceeding 25 pages in length, a motion must contain: (p. 30)
Unless the Court expressly orders otherwise pursuant to a party’s request made prior to the due date, briefs or memoranda filed with opposition papers may not exceed 25 pages of text and the reply brief or memorandum may not exceed 15 pages of text. (p. 32)
Civil L.R. 7-2(b); 7-4(b)
“All substantive motions, oppositions and replies must comply with the General Requirements described in Civil Local Rule 3-4 and the page limitations described in Civil Local Rules 7-2 and 7-3 unless permission has been obtained from the Court in advance of filing.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Motions for Summary Judgment, Partial Summary Judgment, or Summary Adjudication must also comply with the requirements described in Section V of this Standing Order.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
Motions for summary judgment or summary adjudication and opposition to such motions must be noticed as provided in Civil L.R. 7-2 and 7-3. (p. 65)
Except as otherwise ordered or permitted by the assigned Judge or these Local Rules, and except for motions made during the course of a trial or hearing, all motions must be filed, served and noticed in writing on the motion calendar of the assigned Judge for hearing not less than 35 days after filing of the motion. (p. 30)
The opposition must be filed and served not more than 14 days after the motion was filed. (p. 31)
The reply to an opposition must be filed and served not more than 7 days after the opposition was due. (p. 31)
Civil L.R. 56-1; 7-2(a); 7-3(a), (c)
Nothing posted.
If the assigned Judge orders the submission of a joint statement of undisputed facts, the parties shall confer and submit, on or before a date set by the assigned Judge, a joint statement of undisputed facts. (p. 65)
Civil L.R. 56-2(b)
Nothing posted.
Unless required by the assigned Judge, no separate statement of undisputed facts or joint statement of undisputed facts shall be submitted. (p. 65)
If the nonmoving party refuses to join in the statement, the moving party will nevertheless be permitted to file the motion, accompanied by a separate declaration of counsel explaining why a joint statement was not filed. (p. 65)
Civil L.R. 56-2(a)-(b)
“Moving Separate Statement: Any party moving for summary judgment, partial summary judgment or summary adjudication must include a separate, short and concise statement identifying each claim or defense to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Responsive Separate Statement: The papers opposing a Motion for Summary Judgment, Partial Summary Judgment or Summary Adjudication must include one Responsive Separate Statement which (a) incorporates the Moving Separate Statement, (b) indicates whether each of the facts listed in the Moving Separate Statement is disputed or undisputed, and (c) identifies any additional material facts the party contends will establish a genuine issue to be tried.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Reply Separate Statement: The moving party may file a Reply Separate Statement which incorporates and responds to the Responsive Separate Statement in the same manner described above.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“The Moving Separate Statement shall be no more than 15 pages and must be organized in the form of a chart as shown in the following example:” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“The Responsive Separate Statement shall add no more than 5 pages to the Moving Separate Statement and must be organized in the form of a chart as shown in the following example:” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“For each claim, defense, or part thereof, the Moving Separate Statement must (a) identify the relevant elements or issues, (b) list the asserted material facts establishing those elements or issues, and (c) cite to record evidence demonstrating that the asserted material facts are undisputed (e.g., deposition testimony, declaration or discovery response).” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Upon filing, the moving party shall provide the Moving Separate Statement to all other parties in an electronic, word-processing format for ease of response thereto.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“The Moving Separate Statement shall be no more than 15 pages and must be organized in the form of a chart as shown in the following example:” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Responsive Separate Statement: The papers opposing a Motion for Summary Judgment, Partial Summary Judgment or Summary Adjudication must include one Responsive Separate Statement which (a) incorporates the Moving Separate Statement, (b) indicates whether each of the facts listed in the Moving Separate Statement is disputed or undisputed, and (c) identifies any additional material facts the party contends will establish a genuine issue to be tried.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“If the opposing party contends that a fact is in dispute, the opposing party must cite to evidence in the record establishing the dispute.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“The Responsive Separate Statement shall add no more than 5 pages to the Moving Separate Statement and must be organized in the form of a chart as shown in the following example:” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Reply Separate Statement: The moving party may file a Reply Separate Statement which incorporates and responds to the Responsive Separate Statement in the same manner described above.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Attestation: Each separate statement must be signed by counsel or unrepresented party who has reviewed the document and attests as follows:” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“I attest that the evidence cited herein fairly and accurately supports or disputes the facts as asserted.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
Any evidentiary and procedural objections to the motion must be contained within the brief or memorandum. (p. 31)
Any evidentiary and procedural objections to the opposition must be contained within the reply brief or memorandum. (p. 31)
If new evidence has been submitted in the reply, the opposing party may file and serve an Objection to Reply Evidence, which may not exceed 5 pages of text, stating its objections to the new evidence, which may not include further argument on the motion. (p. 31)
Civil L.R. 7-3(a), (c), (d)(1)
“Objections to evidence shall be contained within the objecting party's brief and shall not be filed as a separate pleading.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
Factual contentions made in support of or in opposition to any motion must be supported by an affidavit or declaration and by appropriate references to the record. (p. 32)
Civil L.R. 7-5(a)
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
Content. In addition to complying with the applicable provisions of Civil L.R. 3-4, a brief or memorandum of points and authorities filed in support, opposition, or reply to a motion must contain: (p. 31)
A succinct statement of the relevant facts; and (p. 31)
Civil L.R. 7-4(a)(4)
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“Unless otherwise ordered, the parties must meet and confer in advance of the deadline for dispositive motions to determine if they will file cross-motions for summary judgment.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“If so, only four briefs will be allowed: (1) an opening brief by the plaintiff side; (2) an opening/opposition brief by the defense side; (3) an opposition/reply brief by the plaintiff side; and (4) reply brief by the defense side.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“The parties may agree to reverse the order, and have the defense file its opening brief first, without order of the Court.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Before the first brief is filed, the parties may submit a stipulation and proposed order setting a briefing schedule for the cross-motions.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“The fourth brief must be filed at least 14 days before the hearing date.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Any Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment, Partial Summary Judgment or Summary Adjudication shall be incorporated into the Opposition to the original like motion.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“The combined Opposition/Cross-Motion shall not exceed 25 pages in length.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Any opposition to a Cross-Motion shall be incorporated into the Reply to the opposition to the original like motion.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“The combined Reply/Opposition shall be limited to 15 pages in length.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“A Reply to the Opposition to the Cross-Motion may be filed and served not more than 7 days after the filing of the combined Reply/Opposition and shall be limited to 15 pages in length.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
An affidavit or declaration not in compliance with this rule may be stricken in whole or in part. (p. 32)
Whether or not sanctions should be imposed for failure to file a joint statement of undisputed facts is a matter within the discretion of the assigned Judge. (p. 65)
Civil L.R. 7-5(b); 56-2(b)
“Any non-compliant motion may be summarily terminated by the Court.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
“Deemed Admitted Unless Controverted: Each numbered fact in the Moving Separate Statement will be deemed to be admitted for purposes of the motion unless specifically controverted by the opposing party, so long as the moving party meets its burden of proof under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56.” · Judge Davila Standing Order for Civil Cases
At the time the application is submitted, an attorney requesting to practice under Civil L.R. 11-3 must pay to the Clerk the Pro Hac Vice admission fee set by the Court's fee schedule. (p. 39)
If the assigned Judge rejects the application, the fee will be refunded at the attorney's request. (p. 39)
Fee schedule; Civil L.R. 11-3(d)-(e)
Nothing posted.
(3) That an attorney, identified by name and office address, who is a member of the bar of this Court in good standing and who maintains an office within the State of California, is designated as co-counsel. (p. 39)
Civil L.R. 11-3(a)(3)
Nothing posted.
An attorney who is not a member of the bar of this Court may apply to appear pro hac vice in a particular action in this district by submitting to the Clerk, together with the written application, a true and correct copy of a certificate of good standing or other similar official document issued by the appropriate authority governing attorney admissions for the relevant bar. (p. 38)
Civil L.R. 11-3(a); admission page
Nothing posted.
An attorney who is not a member of the bar of this Court may apply to appear pro hac vice in a particular action in this district by submitting to the Clerk, together with the written application, a true and correct copy of a certificate of good standing or other similar official document issued by the appropriate authority governing attorney admissions for the relevant bar. (p. 38)
must be dated no more than one year prior to the date of application for admission. (p. 39)
Civil L.R. 11-3(a)
Nothing posted.
The applicant must also submit an oath certifying the following: (1) That he or she is an active member in good standing of the bar of a United States Court or of the highest court of another state or the District of Columbia, specifying such bar; (2) That he or she agrees to abide by the Standards of Professional Conduct set forth in Civil L.R. 11-4, and to become familiar with the Local Rules and Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs of this Court and, where applicable, with the Bankruptcy Local Rules; (3) That an attorney, identified by name and office address, who is a member of the bar of this Court in good standing and who maintains an office within the State of California, is designated as co-counsel. (4) The number of times the applicant has been granted pro hac vice admission by the Court in the 12 months preceding the application. (p. 39)
Civil L.R. 11-3(a)(1)-(4); court form
Nothing posted.
An attorney seeking to appear pro hac vice must submit the application and admission fee at the time of the filing of a complaint or the attorney's first appearance in the case. A failure to meet this deadline may result in denial of the application. (p. 39)
Except as provided in Civil L.R. 11-2, 11-3, and 11-9, and Fed. R. Civ. P. 45(f), an attorney must be a member of the bar of this Court to practice in this Court and in the Bankruptcy Court of this District. (p. 37)
Civil L.R. 11-3(b); 11-1(a)
Nothing posted.
admission page
Nothing posted.
Service of papers on and communications with local co-counsel designated pursuant to Civil L.R. 11-3(a)(3) shall constitute notice to the party. (p. 39)
(2) If not proceeding pro se and if proceeding pro hac vice in conformity with Civil L.R. 11-3, following the information required in Civil L.R. 3-4(a)(1), the name, address, telephone and state bar number of the member of the bar of the Court who maintains an office within the State of California; and (p. 12)
Civil L.R. 11-3(f); 3-4(a)(2)
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
Nothing posted.
A failure to meet this deadline may result in denial of the application. (p. 39)
The Clerk will not present an application to the assigned Judge unless the filing fee has been paid or a request to waive the filing fee has been submitted. (p. 39)
Civil L.R. 11-3(b), (e)
Nothing posted.
Unless authorized by an Act of Congress or by an order of the assigned Judge, an applicant is not eligible for permission to practice pro hac vice if the applicant: (1) Resides in the State of California; or (2) Is regularly engaged in the practice of law in the State of California. This disqualification shall not be applicable if the pro hac vice applicant (i) has been a resident of California for less than one year; (ii) has registered with, and completed all required applications for admission to, the State Bar of California; and (iii) has officially registered to take or is awaiting results from the California State Bar exam. (p. 39)
Civil L.R. 11-3(c)
Nothing posted.
(4) The number of times the applicant has been granted pro hac vice admission by the Court in the 12 months preceding the application. (p. 39)
Civil L.R. 11-3(a)(4)
Nothing posted.
An attorney employed or retained by the United States government or any of its agencies may, without satisfying the membership requirements of LR 11-1, practice in this Court in all actions or proceedings within the scope of his or her employment or retention by the United States. (p. 38)
Civil L.R. 11-2
Nothing posted.
7-10. Ex Parte Motions Unless otherwise ordered by the assigned Judge, a party may file an ex parte motion, that is, a motion filed without notice to opposing party, only if a statute, Federal Rule, local rule, or Standing Order authorizes ex parte filing. The motion must include a citation to the statute, rule, or order which permits the use of an ex parte motion to obtain the relief sought. Civ. L.R. 7-10 ↗
Parties and counsel shall not engage in any ex parte communication with Judge Davila or his chambers staff by telephone, facsimile, e-mail or any other means unless such contact has been authorized in advance. Judge Davila does not review or respond to letters or letter briefs providing case information or seeking relief from the Court even if the letter is filed on the docket.
Notice of Settlement: The parties shall immediately notify the Court of the settlement of any action by filing a Notice of Settlement which provides an estimate of when the parties expect the action will be finally resolved through stipulated dismissal or otherwise. All parties subject to the settlement or their attorneys shall sign the Notice of Settlement.
(b) Length. Unless the Court expressly orders otherwise pursuant to a party’s request made prior to the due date, briefs or memoranda filed with opposition papers may not exceed 25 pages of text and the reply brief or memorandum may not exceed 15 pages of text. Civ. L.R. 7-4(b) ↗
(b) Length. Unless the Court expressly orders otherwise pursuant to a party’s request made prior to the due date, briefs or memoranda filed with opposition papers may not exceed 25 pages of text and the reply brief or memorandum may not exceed 15 pages of text. Civ. L.R. 7-4(b) ↗
The parties are required to submit chambers copies of pleadings (complaints, answers, cross-complaints, etc.) and briefing and supporting materials for dispositive motions. The printed copies shall be marked “Chambers Copy – Do Not File” and shall be clearly marked with the case number and name of the assigned judge. Chambers copies shall be mailed or delivered to the Clerk’s Office.
(f) Proposed Orders Proposed orders submitted by an ECF user in an ECF case shall be filed in PDF format, and attached to the applicable motion or other document. In addition, proposed orders shall be submitted in a standard word processing format (such as Microsoft Word) to the specific address on the Court’s website for emailing proposed orders to the assigned Judge. Proposed orders must conform to the requirements of the assigned Judge’s standing orders. Civ. L.R. 5-1(f) ↗
Proposed orders are not necessary for most substantive motions, such as motions for summary judgment and motions to dismiss. The parties should only file proposed orders in connection with administrative motions, ex parte applications, and motions that ask the Court to order specific injunctive relief (e.g., a motion for a preliminary injunction or an application for a temporary restraining order) or to make factual findings (e.g., a motion to approve a class settlement or a motion for attorneys’ fees). All proposed orders should be sent in Microsoft Word format to ejdpo@cand.uscourts.gov.
One Motion per Party: Unless otherwise permitted by the Court, only one Motion for Summary Judgment, Partial Summary Judgment or Summary Adjudication may be filed by each party. Source ↗