Procedures verified June 26, 2026
Judge Jon S. Tigar -- United States District Court, Northern District of California
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Key Traps — Where Counsel Gets Caught
- 1. Check weekly calendar at cand.uscourts.gov/jst before noticing -- available dates change frequently. The standing order requires this check expressly.
- 2. All filing deadlines are 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise ordered -- not midnight. Missing this cut-off is a trap.
- 3. Speaking objections at depositions are prohibited. When privilege is claimed, the witness must still answer questions relevant to existence, extent, or waiver of privilege.
Quick Reference
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| Motion Days | Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. Consult Judge Tigar's weekly calendar at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jst to determine available dates. Parties need not reserve a hearing date in advance. Court may reset noticed hearing dates as its calendar requires. [Judge Tigar Civil Standing Order (updated June 3, 2026)] |
| 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 | Not individually specified in standing order. CMC default not individually stated; check case-specific orders. |
| Discovery | Not expressly stated in standing order. Governed by Civ. L.R. 72-1; check case-specific referral order. Depositions of fact witnesses must be noticed at least 30 days before the close of fact discovery. Speaking objections are prohibited. [Judge Tigar Civil Standing Order (updated June 3, 2026)] |
Procedural Briefing by Motion Type
N.D. Cal. · Standing Orders
Procedural Requirements
Key Traps
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Before You File
Motion Days & Times
Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. Consult Judge Tigar's weekly calendar at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jst to determine available dates. Parties need not reserve a hearing date in advance. Court may reset noticed hearing dates as its calendar requires. [Judge Tigar Civil Standing Order (updated June 3, 2026)]
Notice Period
Per Civ. L.R. 7-2(a): 35 days after filing. FRCP 6(d) mail-service extension expressly excluded. All filing deadlines are at 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise ordered.
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: Dianna Shoblo at jstcrd@cand.uscourts.gov, (510) 637-3547. [Civ. L.R. 5-1(f)]
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Before the Hearing
Oral Argument
Court may find a matter suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacate the hearing. [Judge Tigar Civil Standing Order (updated June 3, 2026)]
Remote Appearances
Not individually specified in standing order. CMC default not individually stated; check case-specific orders.
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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. Depositions of fact witnesses must be noticed at least 30 days before the close of fact discovery. Speaking objections are prohibited. [Judge Tigar Civil Standing Order (updated June 3, 2026)]
Discovery Motion Process
Not individually specified beyond Civ. L.R. 7-3 defaults.
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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AI & Style Preferences
Additional Notes
Active district judge. Motion hearings: Thursdays 2:00 p.m. CMCs: Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. Pretrial conferences: Fridays 2:00 p.m. Trials: Mondays 8:00 a.m. (jury) / 8:30 a.m. (bench). CRD: Dianna Shoblo, jstcrd@cand.uscourts.gov, (510) 637-3547. Standing order updated June 3, 2026. Weekly calendar available at cand.uscourts.gov/jst.
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