Procedures verified June 26, 2026
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers -- United States District Court, Northern District of California
Oakland Courthouse
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Key Traps — Where Counsel Gets Caught
- 1. Court routinely vacates hearings and rules on the papers -- do not assume oral argument will occur. Check the docket before appearing.
- 2. Briefing schedules cannot be changed by stipulation alone -- must obtain leave of court and show good cause, even for routine extensions.
- 3. Young lawyer oral argument rule: if a lawyer 6 or fewer years out of law school will conduct all or most of argument, file a written request before the Court issues a ruling to trigger oral argument.
Quick Reference
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| Motion Days | Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. (civil law and motion). Check scheduling information on the Court's website before noticing to confirm open and available dates. Noticed days may be reset as the Court's calendar requires. [Judge Rogers Civil Standing Order (updated Nov. 13, 2025)] |
| Motion Limit | Per Civ. L.R. 7-2(b): 25 pages maximum. |
| Reply Limit | Per Civ. L.R. 7-4(b): 15 pages maximum. |
| Chambers Copies | Conditional Standing order does not require chambers copies. |
| Remote Appearances | CMCs are held via Zoom videoconference by default. All other proceedings are presumed in-person. Requests to appear by videoconference may be entertained upon a compelling showing of good cause. Changes communicated via case docket, public calendar, and/or email. [Judge Rogers Civil Standing Order (updated Nov. 13, 2025)] |
| Discovery | Not expressly stated in standing order. Governed by Civ. L.R. 72-1; check case-specific referral order for assigned magistrate. [Civ. L.R. 72-1] |
Procedural Briefing by Motion Type
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Before You File
Motion Days & Times
Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. (civil law and motion). Check scheduling information on the Court's website before noticing to confirm open and available dates. Noticed days may be reset as the Court's calendar requires. [Judge Rogers Civil Standing Order (updated Nov. 13, 2025)]
Notice Period
Per Civ. L.R. 7-2(a): 35 days after filing. FRCP 6(d) mail-service extension expressly excluded.
Motion Page / Word Limit
Per Civ. L.R. 7-2(b): 25 pages maximum.
Opposition Limit
Per Civ. L.R. 7-4(b): 25 pages maximum.
Reply Limit
Per Civ. L.R. 7-4(b): 15 pages maximum.
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At Filing
Chambers Copies
Conditional
Standing order does not require chambers copies.
Proposed Orders
Per Civ. L.R. 5-1(f): PDF attached to motion; Word format emailed to chambers. CRD: Edwin Cuenco. [Civ. L.R. 5-1(f)]
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Before the Hearing
Oral Argument
Court frequently issues written order and vacates hearing without oral argument. Where argument is allowed, Court will attempt to advise counsel in advance of the issues to be addressed. CMCs are held via Zoom videoconference by default; all other proceedings are presumed in-person. If a written request for oral argument is filed before issuance of a ruling stating that a lawyer six or fewer years out of law school will conduct all or most of the argument, the Court will entertain oral argument. [Judge Rogers Civil Standing Order (updated Nov. 13, 2025)]
Remote Appearances
CMCs are held via Zoom videoconference by default. All other proceedings are presumed in-person. Requests to appear by videoconference may be entertained upon a compelling showing of good cause. Changes communicated via case docket, public calendar, and/or email. [Judge Rogers Civil Standing Order (updated Nov. 13, 2025)]
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Background Rules
Discovery Referral
Not expressly stated in standing order. Governed by Civ. L.R. 72-1; check case-specific referral order for assigned magistrate. [Civ. L.R. 72-1]
Discovery Motion Process
Per Civ. L.R. 7-3 defaults. Continuances granted only upon showing of good cause with evidence of diligence and prejudice if denied.
Ex Parte Applications
Per Civ. L.R. 7-10: Permitted only if authorized by statute, Federal Rule, local rule, or standing order. Cite authority in motion.
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Additional Notes
Active district judge in Oakland. Civil law and motion: Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. CMCs: Mondays 2:00 p.m. (via Zoom by default). Pretrial conferences: Fridays 9:30 a.m. Trials: Mondays 8:00 a.m. CRD: Edwin Cuenco. Standing order updated November 13, 2025. Check cand.uscourts.gov/judges/ygr for latest revisions.
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