Procedures verified June 28, 2026
Judge Michael F. Iasparro -- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois (Western Division)
3200, Stanley J. Roszkowski United States Courthouse, 327 S. Church St., Rockford, IL 61101 (Western Division)
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Motions decided on papers — no hearings held
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Key Traps — Where Counsel Gets Caught
- 1. Do NOT notice motions for presentment. The Court will contact the parties if a hearing is needed.
- 2. Western Division (Rockford): courthouse is Stanley J. Roszkowski, 327 S. Church St. -- not the Chicago Dirksen courthouse.
- 3. Discovery motion responses due within 3 business days. No replies without leave of court.
- 4. Motions to compel must attach the actual discovery requests and responses at issue -- not just categories. Overbroad requests will not be tailored by the Court.
- 5. Summary judgment: courtesy copies to Room 2200 within one business day. Bound, tabbed, indexed, with CM/ECF header.
- 6. LR 56.1 fact statements must be in short, numbered, argument-free paragraphs with specific cites to affidavits/depositions AND tab in compendium. Facts without support may be disregarded.
- 7. Emergency motion threshold is serious/irreparable harm from unforeseen circumstances -- not missed deadlines or continuances. Contact Veronica Klaus before filing.
- 8. Motion body must always state whether other parties agree or object before filing any motion.
Quick Reference
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| Motion Days | Parties are not to notice motions for presentment. The Court will notify the parties of the need, if any, for a hearing on the motion. [Judge Iasparro -- Motion Practice Generally] |
| Motion Limit | 15 pages maximum per Local Rule 7.1. [Judge Iasparro -- Motion Practice Generally] |
| Reply Limit | Not separately specified; follow LR 7.1 default. |
| Chambers Copies | ✓ Required Summary judgment only: courtesy copy of memorandum of law, depositions, and other materials relied upon must be delivered to Judge... |
| Tentative Rulings | Not issued. Court rules on papers. |
| Remote Appearances | No published individual procedures beyond standard docket entries. |
| Discovery | Discovery disputes handled by Judge Iasparro directly. LR 37.2 meet-and-confer required. Response to contested discovery motion due within 3 business days of filing. No replies without leave of court. |
Procedural Briefing by Motion Type
C.D. Cal. · Standing Orders
Procedural Requirements
Key Traps
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Before You File
Motion Days & Times
Parties are not to notice motions for presentment. The Court will notify the parties of the need, if any, for a hearing on the motion. [Judge Iasparro -- Motion Practice Generally]
Notice Period
Not applicable. No presentment. Court schedules hearings as needed.
Motion Page / Word Limit
15 pages maximum per Local Rule 7.1. [Judge Iasparro -- Motion Practice Generally]
Opposition Limit
15 pages maximum per Local Rule 7.1.
Reply Limit
Not separately specified; follow LR 7.1 default.
Font & Formatting
Per LR 5.2(e). Paper copies must be bound on left side with protruding tabs for exhibits; list of exhibits required for documents with more than one exhibit.
Footnote Policy
Not specified.
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At Filing
Chambers Copies
✓ Required
Summary judgment only: courtesy copy of memorandum of law, depositions, and other materials relied upon must be delivered to Judge Iasparro's operations specialist in the Clerk's Office, Room 2200, within one business day of filing. Must be securely bound, separately tabbed, and contain an index. Must have CM/ECF header.
Proposed Orders
Proposed orders must be attached to an email sent to Proposed_Order_Iasparro@ilnd.uscourts.gov. Subject line must include: case number and name, docket number of corresponding motion, and title of order proposed. Submit in Word-compatible format. Serve on all parties. Do not file on CM/ECF. [Judge Iasparro -- Submitting a Proposed Order]
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Before the Hearing
Tentative Rulings
Not issued. Court rules on papers.
Prohibition / Ex Parte Contact Re Tentatives
N/A.
Oral Argument
Court generally decides on papers. Court will order a hearing if it believes one is necessary. If hearing is set, all parties must be fully prepared to argue.
Remote Appearances
No published individual procedures beyond standard docket entries.
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Background Rules
Chambers Contact
Contact operations specialist Veronica Klaus at Veronica_Klaus@ilnd.uscourts.gov. Copy opposing counsel on all communications with the Court.
Discovery Referral
Discovery disputes handled by Judge Iasparro directly. LR 37.2 meet-and-confer required. Response to contested discovery motion due within 3 business days of filing. No replies without leave of court.
Discovery Dispute Procedure District-default
LR 37.2 required. Face-to-face or video meeting required; email/correspondence alone is insufficient. Motion must state with specificity when and how movant complied with LR 37.2. Response to contested motion must be filed within 3 business days; no replies without leave. Court generally decides without hearing; will order hearing if necessary. Motions to compel must identify and attach specific requests and responses at issue (not just categories). Must argue relevance and proportionality. Overbroad requests will not be tailored by the Court -- parties must narrow them. Failure to comply may result in denial with prejudice. [Judge Iasparro -- Discovery Motions and Motions to Compel]
Ex Parte Applications
Not separately specified. Follow General Order procedures.
Settlement Notification
Standing Order for Settlement Conferences governs all settlement conferences. Parties must obtain and follow that order. See https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_judges/Iasparro/STANDING%20ORDER%20FOR%20SETTLEMENT%20CONFERENCES.pdf [Judge Iasparro -- Settlement Conferences]
Lead Counsel
Not specified.
Under Seal Filings
Not separately specified; follow Local Rules.
Continuances & Calendar Conflicts
Motions to extend time must be presented in writing after conferral with other side, filed in advance of the deadline, and must state opposing party's position and demonstrate good cause.
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AI & Style Preferences
AI Disclosure Requirement
Not specified.
Additional Notes
Magistrate Judge, Western Division (Rockford). No motion presentment -- Court schedules hearings as needed. Strict discovery motion procedures with tight 3-business-day response window and no replies without leave. Summary judgment requires full LR 56.1 compliance plus same-day courtesy copies to Clerk's Office Room 2200.
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