Judge Robert Kyle Lambert
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
Notice Of Cancellation
Notice Of Cause At Issue
Notice Of Hearing
Adjournments
- A motion to continue must state specific grounds and include opposing counsel's position on the motion.
Request must include
Communication
Chambers
Document Filing Requirements1 rule
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The moving party shall send a courtesy copy to the Court with a proposed order.
Summary: A motion to continue must be accompanied by a courtesy copy and proposed order for the court.
Document Type
Motion To Continue
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Proposed orders must be submitted through the E-Portal.
FOR PROPOSED ORDERS submitted through the E-Portal.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | Submitting Proposed Orders
The mortgage foreclosure summary judgment checklist must be completed and submitted with the required supporting documents by e-filing at least 10 business days before the hearing.
Complete in full and submit via e-filing along with all of the other required supporting documentation 10 business days prior to the summary judgment hearing.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 1 | Schedule a Foreclosure / Civil Hearing
Documents exceeding 10 pages must be sent to the court by mail.
If you are submitting more than 10 pages, the documents must be sent by mail.
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Page 1 | Hearing Material Deadlines
Documents of 10 pages or fewer may be emailed to JudgeLambertOrders@circuit5.org.
If you are submitting 10 pages or fewer, you may email the documents to JudgeLambertOrders@circuit5.org
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Page 1 | Hearing Material Deadlines
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The summary judgment checklist and supporting documents are due 10 business days before the summary judgment hearing.
Complete in full and submit via e-filing along with all of the other required supporting documentation 10 business days prior to the summary judgment hearing.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | Schedule a Foreclosure / Civil Hearing
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A proposed final judgment, exhibits, and procedural questions must be emailed to the court and opposing party 10 days before a final hearing.
A proposed final judgement, any exhibits, and all procedural questions are to be emailed ten days before any scheduled final hearing to JudgeLambertOrders@circuit5.org and opposing party or opposing party attorney.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | Schedule a Foreclosure / Civil Hearing
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A movant who no longer wants to proceed with a scheduled hearing must file a Notice of Cancellation and provide a courtesy copy to the court.
When a movant no longer desires to proceed with a scheduled hearing, the movant must file a Notice of Cancellation with a courtesy copy to the Court.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | Cancellation of Hearings, Motions to Continue, and Notice of Conflict
The coordinating party must provide the court with a courtesy copy of the Notice of Hearing to finalize the hearing selection.
The coordinating party must provide the Court with a courtesy copy of the Notice of Hearing to finalize the hearing selection.
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Page 1 | Scheduling a Hearing
A courtesy copy of the notice that the cause is at issue should be emailed to Erin Goyeneche.
A courtesy copy of the notice that the cause is at issue should be sent to Erin Goyeneche through e-mail.
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Page 1 | Notice that Cause is at Issue
The moving party must send the court a courtesy copy with a proposed order when requesting a continuance.
The moving party shall send a courtesy copy to the Court with a proposed order.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 1 | Cancellation of Hearings, Motions to Continue, and Notice of Conflict
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A motion to continue must state specific grounds and include opposing counsel's position on the motion.
Motions to continue must set forth specific grounds for the request as general statements will be insufficient. Motions to continue shall also include the position of opposing counsel as to the motion.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | Cancellation of Hearings, Motions to Continue, and Notice of Conflict
Chambers Communication Rules
Permission to cross-notice a motion must be requested by email to Erin Goyeneche with opposing counsel copied.
The requesting party shall request permission by contacting Erin Goyeneche through e-mail with opposing counsel copied.
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