All local rules for E.D. Pa., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
In accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Judges, each district judge shall have an assigned magistrate judge. (p. 50)
Matters shall be referred to magistrate judges at the direction of the district judge to whom the case is assigned. (p. 50)
Local R. Civ. P. 72.1(II)
“After a response, also limited to ten pages, is filed, the Court will either: (1) issue a ruling; (2) hold a teleconference or hearing; (3) refer the dispute to a U.S. Magistrate Judge for a determination; or (4) order additional briefing.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
No motion or other application pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing discovery or pursuant to this rule shall be made unless it contains a certification of counsel that the parties, after reasonable effort, are unable to resolve the dispute. (p. 30)
Local R. Civ. P. 26.1(f)
“In general, Judge Younge expects counsel to bring matters, including those that arise during trial, to his attention only after they have been discussed with opposing counsel.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“When a discovery dispute arises, counsel are strongly urged to settle it amongst themselves.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“However, if, after making a good faith effort, counsel are unable to resolve a disputed issue, counsel for the aggrieved party shall file with the Court a motion in conformity with Local Civil Rule 26.1(b), with a proposed order, and a brief not to exceed ten pages.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
it contains a certification of counsel that the parties, after reasonable effort, are unable to resolve the dispute. (p. 30)
Local R. Civ. P. 26.1(f)
“As a reminder, all discovery motions must contain the certification required under Local Civil Rule 26.1(f).” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Counsel may write to Judge Younge to request an unopposed extension of time and for unopposed requests pertaining to scheduling.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“However, Judge Younge does not permit correspondence in lieu of opposed extension requests, contested discovery or substantive motions, or other disputed substantive matters which should be made of record via motion practice.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
Every motion pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing discovery (p. 29)
Local R. Civ. P. 26.1(b)
“However, Judge Younge does not permit correspondence in lieu of opposed extension requests, contested discovery or substantive motions, or other disputed substantive matters which should be made of record via motion practice.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“However, if, after making a good faith effort, counsel are unable to resolve a disputed issue, counsel for the aggrieved party shall file with the Court a motion in conformity with Local Civil Rule 26.1(b), with a proposed order, and a brief not to exceed ten pages.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
Every motion pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing discovery shall identify and provide, verbatim, the relevant parts of the interrogatory, request, answer, response, objection, notice, subpoena, or depositions in the party’s memorandum. (p. 29)
Counsel may also identify the disputed discovery in an attached exhibit, provided that the exhibit clearly identifies the relevant portions. (p. 29)
Any party responding to the motion shall provide, verbatim, any other part that the party believes necessary to the court's consideration of the motion. (p. 29)
A routine motion to compel answers to interrogatories or to compel compliance with a request for production under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34, wherein it is averred that no response or objection has been timely served, need have no accompanying brief, and need have no copy of the interrogatories or Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34 request attached. (p. 30)
Every motion shall be accompanied by a form of order which, if approved by the court, would grant the relief sought by the motion. (p. 18)
Every motion not certified as uncontested, or not governed by Local Civil Rule 26.1(g), shall be accompanied by a brief containing a concise statement of the legal contentions and authorities relied upon in support of the motion. (p. 18)
Unless the Court directs otherwise, any party opposing the motion shall serve a brief in opposition together with such answer or other response that may be appropriate, within fourteen (14) days after service of the motion and supporting brief. (p. 18)
Counsel are directed to consult each judge’s policies and procedures. (p. 18)
Local R. Civ. P. 26.1(b), 26.1(g), 7.1(a), 7.1(c)
“Except as set forth herein, motion practice will be conducted in accordance with Local Civil Rule 7.1.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“Judge Younge requires a proposed order to be filed along with every motion and response.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“After a response, also limited to ten pages, is filed, the Court will either: (1) issue a ruling; (2) hold a teleconference or hearing; (3) refer the dispute to a U.S. Magistrate Judge for a determination; or (4) order additional briefing.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
The Court may require or permit additional briefs or submissions if the Court deems them necessary. (p. 18)
Local R. Civ. P. 7.1(c)
“Reply briefs and sur-reply briefs, addressing only issues raised in the brief in opposition and not repeating arguments in briefs that were previously filed by the movant, may be filed within seven days of service of the opponent's brief in opposition/reply and shall be limited to ten pages.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
Nothing posted.
Any interested party may request oral argument on a motion. The court may dispose of a motion without oral argument. (p. 18)
Local R. Civ. P. 7.1(f)
“All counsel of record will be notified via e-mail in advance of the conference on how to connect remotely, and if it will be held telephonically or through use of video conference technology.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“Judge Younge will hear oral argument on a motion if he believes argument will assist him in deciding the motion.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“Arguments and hearings are scheduled on an ad hoc basis.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
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“Judge Younge does not set aside specific days or times for oral arguments or evidentiary hearings.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“Arguments and hearings are scheduled on an ad hoc basis.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Arguments and hearings are scheduled on an ad hoc basis.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
The court may dispose of a motion without oral argument. (p. 18)
Local R. Civ. P. 7.1(f)
“Judge Younge will hear oral argument on a motion if he believes argument will assist him in deciding the motion.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
Any interested party may request oral argument on a motion. (p. 18)
Local R. Civ. P. 7.1(f)
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Judge Younge uses video and telephonic conferences for scheduling changes, case management conferences, and similar matters.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“He also holds conference calls on discovery and other motions only as necessary.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“All counsel of record will be notified via e-mail in advance of the conference on how to connect remotely, and if it will be held telephonically or through use of video conference technology.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Counsel may write to Judge Younge to request an unopposed extension of time and for unopposed requests pertaining to scheduling.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“Parties and counsel rely on assigned hearing and trial dates and Judge Younge is reluctant to reschedule set dates without good cause.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“If counsel becomes aware of a professional or personal conflict that may affect any significant scheduled event (including trial), they should immediately notify Judge Younge and opposing counsel.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
No judicial proceedings may be broadcast by radio or television, or filmed by still or motion-picture camera or other electronic device, (p. 52)
Except as provided by any applicable standing court order concerning electronic devices, no cameras, broadcasting mechanisms, or electronic device capable of filming or recording may be brought into, or retained or operated within, any district court courtroom or any hall on the same floor as such courtroom. (p. 52)
Local R. Civ. P. 83.3(a), (b)
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No attorney shall, without just cause, fail to appear when that attorney's case is before the court on a call, motion, pretrial proceeding, or trial, (p. 66)
Any attorney who fails to comply with (a) or (b) may be disciplined as the court shall deem just. (p. 66)
Local R. Civ. P. 83.6.1(b), (c)
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Unless the Court directs otherwise, any party opposing the motion shall serve a brief in opposition together with such answer or other response that may be appropriate, within fourteen (14) days after service of the motion and supporting brief. (p. 18)
Local Civ. R. 7.1(c)
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“All summary judgment motions and oppositions to such motions must contain a recitation of facts with complete and accurate citation to the record.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“To this end, Judge Younge requires the parties to file separate statements of material facts (i.e., not simply a factual narration section of a brief), as follows:” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“Any motion summary judgment shall include a separate Statement of Undisputed Material Facts which sets forth, in numbered paragraphs, the material facts that the moving party contends are undisputed and entitle the movant to judgment as a matter of law.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“Only those facts which bear on dispositive material issues shall be included in the Statement of Undisputed Material Facts.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“The papers opposing a motion for summary judgment shall include a separate Statement of Undisputed and/or Disputed Material Facts that responds to the numbered paragraphs set forth in the moving party's Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, either admitting those facts are undisputed, or contending they are disputed and, as such, are genuine issues to be tried.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“The responding party may also set forth, in separate numbered paragraphs, any Additional Disputed Material Facts which the respondent contends preclude summary judgment.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“Any motion summary judgment shall include a separate Statement of Undisputed Material Facts which sets forth, in numbered paragraphs, the material facts that the moving party contends are undisputed and entitle the movant to judgment as a matter of law.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“The papers opposing a motion for summary judgment shall include a separate Statement of Undisputed and/or Disputed Material Facts that responds to the numbered paragraphs set forth in the moving party's Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, either admitting those facts are undisputed, or contending they are disputed and, as such, are genuine issues to be tried.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“The responding party may also set forth, in separate numbered paragraphs, any Additional Disputed Material Facts which the respondent contends preclude summary judgment.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“If a responding party sets forth additional disputed material facts, the moving party shall, within 7 business days, file a response either admitting those facts are disputed, or contending they are undisputed and, as such, are not genuine issues to tried.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“Without exception, all facts set forth shall be deemed admitted unless addressed by the opposing party as set forth herein” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“The Court will not consider any description of a fact that is not supported by citation to the record.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“Statements of Material Facts in support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment must include specific and not general references to the parts of the record that support each of the statements, such as the title of or numbered reference to a document, the name of a deponent and the page(s) of the deponent's deposition, or the identity of an affidavit or declaration and the specific paragraph relied upon.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“Pinpoint citations are required.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
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“All summary judgment motions and oppositions to such motions must contain a recitation of facts with complete and accurate citation to the record.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“To this end, Judge Younge requires the parties to file separate statements of material facts (i.e., not simply a factual narration section of a brief), as follows:” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
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In the absence of a timely response, the motion may be granted as uncontested except as provided under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56, or otherwise prohibited by law. (p. 18)
Local Civ. R. 7.1(c)
“Without exception, all facts set forth shall be deemed admitted unless addressed by the opposing party as set forth herein” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“The Court will not consider any description of a fact that is not supported by citation to the record.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“Summary judgment motion practice that fails to follow these procedures to the letter will be stricken.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
No admission shall be effective until such time as the fee has been paid, except that any counsel appearing in a case transferred pursuant to an Order of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation need not pay such a fee. (p. 56)
Standing Order (Feb. 13, 2023); LCvR 83.5.2(b); form
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(a) Except for attorneys appearing on behalf of the United States Government or a department or agency thereof pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.5(e), any attorney who is not a member of the bar of this court shall, in each proceeding in which that attorney desires to appear, have as associate counsel of record a member of the bar of this court upon whom all pleadings, motions, notices and other papers can be served conformably to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the local rules of this court. (p. 56)
LCvR 83.5.2(a)
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(b) An attorney who is not a member of the bar of this Court shall not actively participate in the conduct of any trial or pre-trial or post-trial proceeding before this Court unless, upon motion of a member of the bar of this Court containing a verified application, leave to do so shall have been granted. (p. 56)
LCvR 83.5.2(b)
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C. I state that I am at present a member of the aforesaid bar(s) in good standing, and that I will demean myself as an attorney of this court uprightly and according to law, and that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States. (p. 2)
The undersigned member of the bar of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania hereby moves for the admission of _______________________________________________ to practice in said court pursuant to Local Rule of Civil Procedure 83.5.2(b), and certify that I know (or after reasonable inquiry believe) that the applicant is a member in good standing of the above-referenced state and federal court(s) and that the applicant's private and personal character is good. (p. 3)
Court form
“He requires the attorney seeking such admission to (1) submit the signed affidavit or certification stating that he or she is a member in good standing of the bar of another jurisdiction.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
(b) An attorney who is not a member of the bar of this Court shall not actively participate in the conduct of any trial or pre-trial or post-trial proceeding before this Court unless, upon motion of a member of the bar of this Court containing a verified application, leave to do so shall have been granted. (p. 56)
LCvR 83.5.2(b); court form
“Judge Younge expects applications for pro hac vice admissions to be submitted in writing using the forms found on the Court's website at www.paed.uscourts.gov.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
“He requires the attorney seeking such admission to (1) submit the signed affidavit or certification stating that he or she is a member in good standing of the bar of another jurisdiction.” · Policies and Procedures: General Matters, Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
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________________ is DIRECTED to request ECF filing access using their PACER Account1. (p. 1)
Court form (proposed order)
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At least one associate counsel shall maintain their appearance on the docket until the conclusion of the case or until granted leave to withdraw by the court. (p. 56)
(a) Except for attorneys appearing on behalf of the United States Government or a department or agency thereof pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.5(e), any attorney who is not a member of the bar of this court shall, in each proceeding in which that attorney desires to appear, have as associate counsel of record a member of the bar of this court upon whom all pleadings, motions, notices and other papers can be served conformably to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the local rules of this court. (p. 56)
LCvR 83.5.2(a)-(b)
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
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No admission shall be effective until such time as the fee has been paid, except that any counsel appearing in a case transferred pursuant to an Order of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation need not pay such a fee. (p. 56)
LCvR 83.5.2(b)
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I, _________________________________________ the undersigned, am an attorney who is not currently admitted to either the bar of this court or the bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and I hereby apply for admission to practice in this court pursuant to Local Rule of Civil Procedure 83.5.2(b) to represent ________________________. (p. 2)
Standing Order (Feb. 13, 2023); court form
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
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(e) Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state, territory, or the District of Columbia may, without being admitted generally as an attorney of this Court, act as an attorney in this Court on behalf of the United States Government or any of its departments or agencies. (p. 53)
LCvR 83.5(e); 83.5.2(a)
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Counsel may write to Judge Younge to request an unopposed extension of time and for unopposed requests pertaining to scheduling. However, Judge Younge does not permit correspondence in lieu of opposed extension requests, contested discovery or substantive motions, or other disputed substantive matters which should be made of record via motion practice. Correspondence may be e-mailed to Judge Younge at Chambers_Younge@paed.uscourts.gov. Judge Younge does not accept carbon copies of letters to opposing counsel. Judge Younge does not permit ex parte communication with the Court, written or otherwise. Judge Younge generally does not permit counsel to directly communicate with law clerks. If a law clerk contacts counsel, it is at Judge Younge's direction. Usually, communication with Chambers shall occur via Judge Younge's Deputy, Ms. Dedra Brannan, at 267-299-7361, or via e-mail to Chambers_Younge@paed.uscourts.gov.
Silent on page limits for opposition briefs. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1 (silent) ↗
Silent on page limits for reply briefs. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1 (silent) ↗
Reply briefs and sur-reply briefs, addressing only issues raised in the brief in opposition and not repeating arguments in briefs that were previously filed by the movant, may be filed within seven days of service of the opponent's brief in opposition/reply and shall be limited to ten pages.
Except as set forth herein, motion practice will be conducted in accordance with Local Civil Rule 7.1. If the motion or the exhibits to the motion are voluminous, counsel may be contacted by Chambers to request a courtesy copy. The Court's courtesy copy shall be clearly marked, tabbed, and bound in a 3-ring binder or other binding method that allows the exhibit book to open and lay flat on an even surface. If counsel are directed to submit a courtesy copy, please deliver to Chambers via U.S. mail or hand delivery.
(a) Every motion shall be accompanied by a form of order which, if approved by the court, would grant the relief sought by the motion. Every response in opposition to a motion shall be accompanied by a form of order, which, if approved by the court, will deny or amend the relief sought by the motion. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1(a) ↗
Judge Younge requires a proposed order to be filed along with every motion and response. Proposed orders, although only a proposal, should nonetheless be titled "Order" and should not contain an attorney's name or address. If meant to ultimately be filed under seal, please include "File Under Seal" in the caption.
Judge Younge will approve a confidentiality order if the order includes a detailed statement demonstrating that good cause exists. All such orders must contain the following language or language substantially similar: "The Court retains the right to allow disclosure of any subject covered by this stipulation or to modify this stipulation at any time in the interest of justice."
All summary judgment motions and oppositions to such motions must contain a recitation of facts with complete and accurate citation to the record. To this end, Judge Younge requires the parties to file separate statements of material facts (i.e., not simply a factual narration section of a brief), as follows: 1. Any motion summary judgment shall include a separate Statement of Undisputed Material Facts which sets forth, in numbered paragraphs, the material facts that the moving party contends are undisputed and entitle the movant to judgment as a matter of law. Only those facts which bear on dispositive material issues shall be included in the Statement of Undisputed Material Facts. 2. The papers opposing a motion for summary judgment shall include a separate Statement of Undisputed and/or Disputed Material Facts that responds to the numbered paragraphs set forth in the moving party's Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, either admitting those facts are undisputed, or contending they are disputed and, as such, are genuine issues to be tried. The responding party may also set forth, in separate numbered paragraphs, any Additional Disputed Material Facts which the respondent contends preclude summary judgment. 3. If a responding party sets forth additional disputed material facts, the moving party shall, within 7 business days, file a response either admitting those facts are disputed, or contending they are undisputed and, as such, are not genuine issues to tried. 4. Without exception, all facts set forth shall be deemed admitted unless addressed by the opposing party as set forth herein. 5. The Court will not consider any description of a fact that is not supported by citation to the record. Statements of Material Facts in support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment must include specific and not general references to the parts of the record that support each of the statements, such as the title of or numbered reference to a document, the name of a deponent and the page(s) of the deponent's deposition, or the identity of an affidavit or declaration and the specific paragraph relied upon. Pinpoint citations are required. Summary judgment motion practice that fails to follow these procedures to the letter will be stricken. Source ↗