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
“She also conducts settlement conferences and manages discovery, including in class actions and multi-district litigation.” · JUDGE PAGE
“(e) Upon receipt of the joint letter, the Court will determine what future proceedings, if any, are necessary.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
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)
“(a) Prior to filing any discovery-related motion, lead trial counsel for all parties shall meet and confer in person or by video conference, if an in-person conference is not feasible, regarding the discovery dispute(s) to resolve these matter(s).” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“(Meet and confers may only occur by telephone if it is impossible to meet in person or by video.)” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“After attempting other means to confer on the issue(s) (i.e., letter, phone call, e-mail), any party may demand such a meeting on ten (10) business days' notice.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“If meeting in person, the location of the meeting will alternate with the first location selected by counsel for Plaintiff, the second by counsel for Defendant, etc.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“(b) A meaningful meet and confer may take multiple sessions.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“If the Court finds that the meet and confer is not adequate, the joint letter will be terminated.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“The Court will not excuse a party from the requisite in-person or videoconference meeting unless good cause is shown.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“i. A cover page with the case caption and an attestation that the parties met and conferred in person or by video conference (or, if telephonically, with an additional explanation for why it was not feasible to meet in person or by video) prior to filing the letter, have complied with Section 9 of the Northern District's Guidelines for Professional Conduct regarding discovery prior to filing the joint letter, as well as the signature of both parties or counsel;” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“The written request shall include a declaration which states any attempt to meet and confer and/or obtain the joint letter, the reasons for the inability to comply with the standing order, and (if possible) three dates and times at which all parties are available for a telephonic conference.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
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)
“The Court does not grant relief over the telephone or via e-mail. All requests for relief must be filed in accordance with the local rules.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“In the rare event that the parties are unable to meet and confer as directed above, or a moving party is unable to obtain the opposing party's portion of a joint letter after the meet and confer session, the moving party shall file a written request for a telephonic conference on the docket for the purpose of enforcing the Court's meet and confer requirement, or for the Court to fashion an alternative procedure.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
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
“Discovery disputes between the parties must be addressed in a joint letter.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“(a) After meeting and conferring as set forth in ¶ 13 above, the parties shall draft and file a jointly signed letter within five (5) business days of the lead trial counsels' meet and confer session that contains the following:” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“ii. A section which sets forth the unresolved dispute and any pertinent factual background; and iii. With respect to each issue relating to the unresolved dispute, a detailed summary of each party's final substantive position and their final proposed compromise on each issue, including relevant legal authority.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“The parties shall file a separate joint letter for each discovery device in dispute (i.e., if the parties have disputes regarding specific interrogatories and requests for production, they must file two letters).” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“i. The joint letter shall not exceed five (5) pages, excluding the cover page, without leave of Court, and may not be accompanied by exhibits or affidavits other than exact copies of interrogatories, requests for production of documents and/or responses, privilege logs, and relevant deposition testimony.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“If the joint letter is incorrectly filed, the parties risk the dispute going unresolved.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“The Court will not review the dispute until a courtesy copy is provided.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
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)
“Parties should notice motions (other than discovery motions) pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-2.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“Once it is clear that the parties are unable to resolve all disputes through this procedure, the party seeking Court intervention may file an appropriate motion or joint letter (see ¶ 14 below).” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“Motions for sanctions shall be filed separately, pursuant to Federal Rule 37 and Civil Local Rules 7 and 37-3.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
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)
“Any opposition shall be filed within four days of the filing of the motion.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
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)
“Parties should notice motions (other than discovery motions) pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-2.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“(e) Upon receipt of the joint letter, the Court will determine what future proceedings, if any, are necessary.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“Alternatively, the Court may order the parties to further meet and confer if the nature of the dispute is such that it should be resolved without court intervention.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
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)
“In emergencies during discovery events (such as depositions), any party may, after exhausting good faith attempts to resolve disputed issues, seek judicial intervention pursuant to Civil L.R. 37-1(b) by contacting the Court through the courtroom deputy.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“If the Court is unavailable, the discovery event shall proceed with objections noted for the record.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
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)
“If the Court finds that the meet and confer is not adequate, the joint letter will be terminated.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Civil motions are also heard on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 1:30 p.m.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
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)
“Parties should notice motions (other than discovery motions) pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-2.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“Parties need not reserve a hearing date but should confirm the Court's availability at https://cand.uscourts.gov/judges/kaw/westmore-kandis-a by consulting Judge Westmore's scheduling notes.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“The Court may reset hearing dates as the Court's calendar requires.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
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)
“The Court sometimes rules on the papers, issuing a written order and vacating the hearing.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“The Court sometimes rules on the papers, issuing a written order and vacating the hearing.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“If a written request for oral argument is filed at least seven days before the hearing, stating that a lawyer of four or fewer years out of law school will conduct the oral argument (or at least the lion's share), then the Court will strongly consider hearing oral argument, believing that young lawyers need more opportunities for appearances than they usually receive.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Case Management Conferences will be held remotely unless otherwise ordered, so the parties need not request a remote appearance for those proceedings if they will be appearing by video.” · Judge Westmore's Procedures for Remote Appearances
“For all other in-person proceedings, a party representative (or a party if pro se) must appear in person.” · Judge Westmore's Procedures for Remote Appearances
“In the Court's discretion, however, permission to attend by videoconference may be granted upon a finding that good cause exists to excuse personal attendance, and personal attendance is not necessary to have an effective hearing.” · Judge Westmore's Procedures for Remote Appearances
“Written request must be filed on the case docket at least two weeks in advance of the hearing.” · Judge Westmore's Procedures for Remote Appearances
“The facts establishing good cause must be set forth in the request, and the party must simultaneously file a proposed order granting the request.” · Judge Westmore's Procedures for Remote Appearances
“Use of Zoom: All video appearances must be made through Zoom.” · Judge Westmore's Procedures for Remote Appearances
“a. Audio-only Appearances: In the event that a party does not have reliable computer or internet access, they may file a written request to appear by audio-only.” · Judge Westmore's Procedures for Remote Appearances
“b. Failure to respond: If an individual schedules a video appearance and then fails to respond to the call of a matter on calendar, the Court may pass the matter or may treat the failure to respond as a failure to appear.” · Judge Westmore's Procedures for Remote Appearances
“Sanctions may be imposed when there is any deviation from the required procedures or the Court determines that a person's conduct makes remote appearances inappropriate.” · Judge Westmore's Procedures for Remote Appearances
“Sanctions may include dropping a matter from calendar, continuing the hearing, proceeding in the absence of an unavailable participant, a monetary sanction, and/or a permanent prohibition against a person appearing remotely.” · Judge Westmore's Procedures for Remote Appearances
“(a) All Case Management Conferences will be held via videoconference unless otherwise ordered.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“If a written request for oral argument is filed at least seven days before the hearing, stating that a lawyer of four or fewer years out of law school will conduct the oral argument (or at least the lion's share), then the Court will strongly consider hearing oral argument, believing that young lawyers need more opportunities for appearances than they usually receive.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
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)
“Parties may not stipulate to continue a case management, status, or pretrial conference without Court approval.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“b. Failure to respond: If an individual schedules a video appearance and then fails to respond to the call of a matter on calendar, the Court may pass the matter or may treat the failure to respond as a failure to appear.” · Judge Westmore's Procedures for Remote Appearances
“Sanctions may include dropping a matter from calendar, continuing the hearing, proceeding in the absence of an unavailable participant, a monetary sanction, and/or a permanent prohibition against a person appearing remotely.” · Judge Westmore's Procedures for Remote Appearances
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
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)
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).
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)
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).
Nothing posted.
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)
Nothing posted.
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).
“All ECF filings shall comply with the following requirements.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“(c) Parties shall not include entire deposition transcripts as exhibits to their filings unless necessary.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
“Parties shall instead provide only the relevant excerpts and a copy of the reporter's certification.” · Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order
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).
Nothing posted.
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)
Nothing posted.
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 ↗
(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) ↗
Chambers hard copies are required for all formal motions, joint discovery letters, and motions to seal. The Court may request chambers copies of other filings as needed. (a) Chambers copies must be received within 3 days of filing or the Court's request. (b) All chambers copies of e-filed documents shall bear the ECF filing "stamp" (case number, docket number, date, and ECF page number) along the top of each page. (c) Chambers copies shall be marked "Chambers Copy" and submitted to the Oakland Clerk's Office in an envelope clearly marked "Magistrate Judge Kandis Westmore" with the case number on the envelope. (d) All exhibits must be clearly marked and individually tabbed. (e) E-filed documents must be cited in all other documents as follows: Dkt. No.__ at ___. (f) For filings that are no more than 100 pages, chambers copies must be stapled or attached by brads; binder clips, paperclips, rubber bands, or similar fastenings are not adequate. If the filing is more than 100 pages, the chambers copies must be three-hole punched along the left side of the page. (g) For motions to seal, the parties need only provide a courtesy copy of the unredacted version of the document sought to be filed under seal. The unredacted version must indicate, by highlighting or other clear method, the portions of the document that have been omitted from the redacted version, and prominently display the notation "UNREDACTED VERSION OF DOCUMENT(S) SOUGHT TO BE SEALED." The unredacted copy must be presented in the same form as if no sealing order was being sought. In other words, if a party is seeking to file under seal one or more exhibits to a declaration, or portions thereof, the chambers copy should include the declaration with both exhibits that require no redaction and the exhibits that require redaction. (h) For any briefings that rely on more than ten exhibits or 100 pages of exhibits, the party shall e-mail an electronic copy to kawpo@cand.uscourts.gov. The supporting document (e.g., a declaration or request for judicial notice) and exhibits thereto shall be in a single PDF, which shall be legible and word-searchable and have each exhibit bookmarked so that a user can easily navigate through each exhibit. Each PDF should only include one supporting document and its attached exhibits.
(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 filed by an e-filing party shall be submitted in Word format (.doc or .docx) via e-mail to kawpo@cand.uscourts.gov on the same day the document is e-filed. This requirement also applies to stipulations that require court approval, which must include a proposed order on the face of the stipulation. This e-mail address should only be used for this stated purpose unless otherwise directed by the Court. (a) Any party filing a dispositive motion shall also e-mail a copy of the motion in Word format (.doc or .docx) to kawpo@cand.uscourts.gov. This is in addition to the lodged, chambers copy.