Hon. Xavier Rodriguez

Use every reasonable effort to provide notice to the adverse party that the TRO has been filed and provide a copy of the TRO to the opposing party by electronic (e-mail) delivery. Parties should comply with Fed. R. Civ. P. 65 and Local Rules.

An attorney may address a procedural question that cannot be answered by the federal rules of procedure, local rules, or the judge’s scheduling order to the Law Clerk. Please do not call the judge’s staff to inquire about substantive issues.

Not immediately notifying the Court that the case has been settled.

Any brief or memorandum less than 30 pages may be submitted.

Any brief or memorandum less than 30 pages may be submitted.

Any brief or memorandum less than 30 pages may be submitted.

Only for emergency motions.

Extensions to answer a complaint require an agreed motion and proposed order. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 6.

Should you desire oral argument on a motion, you should make such a request in the opening paragraph of your motion. The Court will notify you if a hearing will be held.

Yes, if a telephone or Zoom conference is necessary, it can be arranged by the parties in coordination with a Law Clerk or the Courtroom Deputy.

Any request that a trial date be modified must be made in writing. The opposing side must be conferred with regarding the continuance of a trial. If there is an agreement, the Court normally approves a continuance. If there is no agreement, a response indicating the grounds for opposition should be filed.

At the time your lawsuit was filed, it was assigned to this district judge and a magistrate judge. The parties must advise the district clerk of their respective positions concerning referring the case to a magistrate judge for jury or nonjury trial by consent, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c). Discovery matters are routinely referred to a Magistrate Judge.

if a party believes that a conference with the Court is needed on a more immediate basis to resolve any discovery or case management issues, the party should file a motion with the Court requesting a pretrial conference. The parties shall confer on the substance of any disputes prior to the filing of any motion for a pretrial conference.

if a party believes that a conference with the Court is needed on a more immediate basis to resolve any discovery or case management issues, the party should file a motion with the Court requesting a pretrial conference. The parties shall confer on the substance of any disputes prior to the filing of any motion for a pretrial conference.