Procedures verified June 26, 2026
Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore -- United States District Court, Northern District of California
Oakland Division
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Key Traps — Where Counsel Gets Caught
- 1. Civil motions only on the first and third Thursdays of the month -- not every Thursday like most N.D. Cal. judges.
- 2. Chambers hard copies required for ALL formal motions AND joint discovery letters -- must be received within 3 days of filing.
- 3. No telephone or email relief -- do not call or email courtroom deputy or chambers to seek relief or legal advice. File everything.
- 4. All ECF filings must include pincites to legal authority and exhibits; exhibits must be legible and word-searchable.
- 5. Location is Oakland Division -- not San Francisco.
Quick Reference
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| Motion Days | Civil motions heard on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 1:30 p.m. Civil case management and status conferences on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Civil pretrial conferences on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. Confirm availability at https://cand.uscourts.gov/judges/kaw/westmore-kandis-a. [Judge Westmore Standing Order for Civil Cases (Revised Dec. 19, 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 | ✓ Required Required for all formal motions, joint discovery letters, and motions to seal. Court may request chambers copies of other filings as needed.... [Judge Westmore Standing Order for Civil Cases (Revised Dec. 19, 2025)] |
| Remote Appearances | Not specified in standing order for motion hearings. Case management and status conferences on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. -- check court calendar for format. |
| Discovery | Standing order references chambers copies required for joint discovery letters and other filings. Check court website at https://cand.uscourts.gov/judges/kaw/westmore-kandis-a for any separate discovery standing order governing the letter brief procedure. [Judge Westmore court page] |
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Before You File
Motion Days & Times
Civil motions heard on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 1:30 p.m. Civil case management and status conferences on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Civil pretrial conferences on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. Confirm availability at https://cand.uscourts.gov/judges/kaw/westmore-kandis-a. [Judge Westmore Standing Order for Civil Cases (Revised Dec. 19, 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
✓ Required
Required for all formal motions, joint discovery letters, and motions to seal. Court may request chambers copies of other filings as needed. Chambers copies must be received within 3 days of filing or the Court's request. All chambers copies of e-filed documents must bear the ECF filing 'stamp' (case number, docket number, date, and ECF page number). All exhibits must be legible and word-searchable. [Judge Westmore Standing Order for Civil Cases (Revised Dec. 19, 2025)]
Proposed Orders
Not specified in excerpted text. Check court website for proposed order email and format requirements. [Judge Westmore Standing Order for Civil Cases (Revised Dec. 19, 2025)]
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Before the Hearing
Oral Argument
Not specified as to in-person vs. remote for motions -- check court calendar for hearing format. No telephone or email relief granted; all requests must be filed in accordance with local rules. [Judge Westmore Standing Order for Civil Cases (Revised Dec. 19, 2025)]
Remote Appearances
Not specified in standing order for motion hearings. Case management and status conferences on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. -- check court calendar for format.
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Background Rules
Discovery Referral
Standing order references chambers copies required for joint discovery letters and other filings. Check court website at https://cand.uscourts.gov/judges/kaw/westmore-kandis-a for any separate discovery standing order governing the letter brief procedure. [Judge Westmore court page]
Discovery Motion Process
No relief granted over telephone or via email. All requests for relief must be filed in accordance with local rules. Do not contact courtroom deputy or chambers to seek relief or legal advice.
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
Calendar-first magistrate, Oakland Division. Civil motions first and third Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Chambers hard copies required for all formal motions and discovery letters (within 3 days). Strict no-telephone-relief rule. All ECF filings require pincites. CMCs Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. CRD at (510) 637-3525 or kawcrd@cand.uscourts.gov.
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