Western District of Texas Chambers Communication Rules
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Rules for contacting chambers: permitted methods, hours, and purposes. This page is scoped to Western District of Texas; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
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Civil cases
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When filing any of the specified documents, the parties must email a Word version to the Court's law clerks.
When filing the Joint Claim Construction Statement, proposed Protective Order, or proposed Scheduling Order, the parties must email the Court's law clerks a Word version.
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Civil cases
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After receiving the response, the requesting party must email the issue summaries to the Court’s law clerks and copy opposing counsel.
Once the opposing party provides a response, the requesting party shall email the summaries of the issues to the Court's law clerks with opposing counsel copied.
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Civil cases
At least 10 days before the hearing, the parties must jointly contact the law clerks for a Box link to provide electronic copies of the briefs and exhibits; the technology tutorial is optional.
Instead, the parties shall jointly contact the Court's law clerks, at least 10 days before the hearing, for a Box link to provide an electronic copy of the briefs,⁷ exhibits, and the optional technology tutorial.
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Civil cases
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A party intending to present confidential information at a remote hearing must email the law clerks to request a private virtual setup.
Any party who intends to present confidential information in a remote hearing must email and notify the Court's law clerks to request a private, virtual setup.
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Civil cases
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Within three business days after the sur-reply is submitted, parties must email an editable copy of the Joint Claim Construction Statement to the law clerks.
3 business days after submission of sur-reply | Parties submit Joint Claim Construction Statement and email the law clerks an editable copy.
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Civil cases
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Parties must email the law clerks to confirm the Markman date and report any venue or jurisdictional motions that remain unripe.
Parties email the law clerks (see OGP at 1) to confirm their Markman date and to notify if any venue or jurisdictional motions remain unripe for resolution.
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Civil cases
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Parties must jointly email the Court’s law clerks eight weeks before trial to confirm the pretrial conference and trial dates.
8 weeks before trial | Parties to jointly email the Court's law clerks (*See* OGP at 1) to confirm their pretrial conference and trial dates.
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Civil cases
Law clerks may be contacted ex parte about procedural questions, but substantive issues may be discussed only by telephone conference with all parties.
Yes. Law Clerks may be contacted on an ex parte basis for all procedural questions and by telephone conference with all parties for substantive issues.
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Civil cases
Do not contact the Judge’s law clerks directly.
Please do not contact the Judge’s law clerks directly.
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Civil cases
Do not generally inquire about motion status; if necessary for case management, contact Missy Kauffman after four months.
Generally, no. The Court will address all pending motions in a timely manner appropriate to management of the Court’s docket. If otherwise necessary for case management, after four months, you may contact Missy Kauffman.
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Civil cases
Routine written communications to the Court are accepted with copies to all counsel, but must not address the merits except for information about informal discovery disputes when expressly directed by the Court.
Accepted for routine matters such as scheduling, advising of settlement status, etc. with copy to counsel for all parties. No communication should address the merits of any matter, except for providing information pertaining to informal discovery disputes as expressly directed by the Court. Counsel for all parties should be copied.
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Civil cases
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Counsel may telephone chambers about a time-sensitive matter solely related to scheduling if all counsel participate or expressly consent.
If there is a time-sensitive matter related solely to scheduling, counsel may contact chambers by telephone with participation or express permission of counsel for all parties.
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Questions about HSD filing procedures should be directed to the appropriate division of the Clerk's office.
Any questions about how an HSD should be filed with the Court pursuant to this General Order should be directed to the appropriate division of the Clerk's office.
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Civil cases
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Parties should generally email inquiries to the Court's law clerks.
Parties should generally email any inquiries to the Court's law clerks, noted below:
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Civil cases
Contact Missy Kauffman about procedural matters not addressed by the cited rules or scheduling order.
For procedural matters that cannot be answered by the Federal Rules of Procedure, Local Rules, or the Judge’s Scheduling Order, please contact Missy Kauffman.
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Civil cases
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- (210) 244-5048
Transcript requests or questions should be directed to the court reporter by phone or email.
Yes. Any requests or questions regarding transcripts should be made with court reporter Angela Hailey at (210) 244-5048 or Angela_Hailey@txwd.uscourts.gov
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Civil cases
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Parties are encouraged to email hearing exhibits, demonstratives, or presentation slides to opposing counsel and the named court staff at least two hours before the hearing, unless the Court instructs otherwise.
Parties are encouraged to submit their exhibits, demonstratives, or presentation slides for hearings via email to opposing counsel and court staff at Abigail_Ernstes@txwd.uscourts.gov and TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeMacLemore@txwd.uscourts.gov at least two hours before the hearing start time or as otherwise instructed by the Court.
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If the parties have any pre-Markman issues needing resolution, the parties shall email the Court a joint submission of the parties’ positions after filing the CRSR so the Court can consider whether to hold a hearing to resolve these issues.
Summary: For pre-Markman issues needing resolution, parties must email a joint submission of their positions to the Court after filing the CRSR.
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Civil cases
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After briefing concludes, the parties shall file a Joint Claim Construction Statement and email an editable copy to the Court’s law clerks.
Summary: The parties must email an editable copy of the joint claim construction statement to the Court’s law clerks after briefing concludes.
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Civil cases
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Any party who intends to present confidential information in a remote hearing shall email and notify the Court’s law clerk to request a private Zoom setup that will not be publicly broadcasted.
Summary: Parties presenting confidential information at a remote hearing must email the law clerk to request a private, non-public Zoom setup.
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Civil cases
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On the same day that post-trial briefing is completed, the parties shall email the Court’s law clerks with a list of the pending motions and request a hearing, if desired.
Summary: When post-trial briefing is complete, parties must email law clerks that same day with pending motions and any hearing request.
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Civil cases
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On the same day that post-trial briefing is completed, the parties shall email the Court's law clerks with a list of the pending motions and request a hearing, if desired.
Summary: Parties must email law clerks with pending motions list and hearing request upon completing post-trial briefing.
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Civil cases
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19 weeks after CMC Parties to jointly email the law clerks (see OGP at 1) to confirm their Markman date and to notify if any venue or jurisdictional motions remain unripe for resolution.
Summary: Parties must jointly email law clerks 19 weeks after CMC to confirm Markman date and venue/jurisdiction status.
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Civil cases
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Parties to jointly email the Court’s law clerk (See OGP at 1) to confirm their pretrial conference and trial dates.
Summary: Parties must jointly email the Court’s law clerk to confirm pretrial conference and trial dates.
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Civil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force
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Parties may have witnesses remotely testify using Zoom Webinars in Austin District Courtroom #5. The parties shall make advanced arrangements with the Courtroom Deputy to coordinate any remote testimony, including requesting access information from the Courtroom Deputy.
Summary: Parties must arrange remote witness testimony via Zoom Webinar with the Courtroom Deputy in advance, including requesting access information.
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Civil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force
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If a remote witness gives any confidential testimony, then a private zoom link shall be used for the entirety of the testimony. The parties will need to inform the Courtroom Deputy which witnesses will give confidential testimony and request a private Zoom meeting for these witnesses.
Summary: Parties must request a private Zoom link from the Courtroom Deputy for any remote witness giving confidential testimony.
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Civil cases
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if by 1 week before the Markman hearing the Court has not ruled on any pending motion to transfer, the moving party is directed to email the Court’s law clerk (and the technical advisor, when appointed), and indicate that the motion to transfer is pending.
Summary: Moving party must email law clerk if motion to transfer is pending 1 week before Markman hearing.
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Civil cases
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If the parties have any pre-Markman issues needing resolution, the parties shall email the Court a joint submission of the parties’ positions after filing the CRSR so the Court can consider whether to hold a hearing to resolve these issues. If the parties do not have any pre-Markman issues needing resolution, then the parties need not email the CRSR to the Court.
Summary: Parties with pre-Markman issues must email joint position submission to Court after filing CRSR.
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Civil cases
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When filing any Scheduling Order, the parties shall also jointly send an editable copy to the Court’s law clerk.
Summary: Parties must send an editable Scheduling Order copy to the Court’s law clerk when filing.
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Civil cases
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Messages directed only to Judge Hightower’s chambers may be sent to: TXWD_HightowerADAdiscovery@txwd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Messages to Judge Hightower’s chambers regarding discovery matters must be sent to the specified email address.
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Civil cases
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Messages directed only to Judge Howell’s chambers may be sent to: TXWD_HowellADAdiscovery@txwd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Messages to Judge Howell’s chambers regarding discovery matters must be sent to the specified email address.
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Civil cases
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Messages directed only to Judge Lane’s chambers may be sent to: TXWD_LaneADAdiscovery@txwd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Messages to Judge Lane’s chambers regarding discovery matters must be sent to the specified email address.
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Civil cases
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summaries of the issues to the Court’s law clerks for both Judge Albright and the referred Magistrate Judge, if any, with opposing counsel copied. If a hearing is requested, the parties shall indicate in the email whether any confidential information will be presented. Thereafter, the Court will provide guidance to the parties regarding the dispute or arrange a Zoom or in-person hearing.
Summary: Parties must email discovery dispute summaries to law clerks, copy opposing counsel, and indicate confidential info if a hearing is requested.
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Civil cases
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If a party believes these limits should be expanded, the party shall meet and confer with opposing counsel and, if an impasse is reached, the requesting party is directed to contact the Court’s law clerk for a telephonic hearing.
Summary: Parties seeking to expand venue/jurisdictional discovery limits must meet and confer, then contact law clerk for telephonic hearing if impasse.
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Parties shall promptly notify the Court if they reach a settlement in a case and request to stay any deadlines.
Summary: Parties must promptly notify the Court of a settlement and request a stay of deadlines.
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Civil cases
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When filing the Joint Claim Construction Statement, proposed Protective Order, or proposed Scheduling Order, the parties shall also email the Court’s law clerk a Word version of the filed documents.
Summary: Parties must email a Word version of the Joint Claim Construction Statement, proposed Protective Order, or proposed Scheduling Order to the Court’s law clerk upon filing.
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Civil cases
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Any party who intends to present confidential information in a remote hearing shall email and notify the Court’s law clerk to request a private Zoom setup that will not be publicly broadcasted.
Summary: Parties presenting confidential information in remote hearings must email the Court’s law clerk to request a private Zoom setup.
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Civil cases
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On the same day that post-trial briefing is completed, the parties shall email the Court’s law clerks with a list of the pending motions and request a hearing, if desired.
Summary: Parties must email law clerks a pending motion list and hearing request (if desired) on the day post-trial briefing concludes.
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Prior to entering an order regarding post-trial bonds, parties are directed to reach out to the District Clerks Office to obtain specific information needed to complete the order. The Office can be reached at TXWDAustinDistrictClerksOffice@txwd.uscourts.gov or 512-916-5896.
Summary: Parties must contact District Clerk’s Office via email to obtain info for post-trial bond orders.
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Parties to jointly email the law clerks to confirm their Markman date and to notify if any venue or jurisdictional motions remain unripe for resolution.
Summary: Parties must jointly email chambers' law clerks to confirm the Markman hearing date and notify of any unripe venue or jurisdictional motions.
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Civil cases
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3 business days after submission of sur-reply: Parties submit Joint Claim Construction Statement and email the law clerks an editable copy.
Summary: Within 3 business days of sur-reply submission, parties must email an editable copy of the Joint Claim Construction Statement to chambers' law clerks.
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Civil cases
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8 weeks before trial Parties to jointly email the Court’s law clerk to confirm their pretrial conference and trial dates.
Summary: Parties must jointly email the Court’s law clerk 8 weeks before trial to confirm pretrial conference and trial dates.
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If a party intends to include non-documentary materials (e.g., videotapes and other physical materials) or oversized materials (e.g., maps and schematic drawings) in the appendix, it must contact the Court at least 7 days before filing the appendix (absent good cause) to determine the appropriate method to submit those materials. The appendix should include a separate slip sheet for each non-documentary item and identify on the slip sheet that the item was or will be separately filed with the Court.
Summary: Parties must contact the Court at least 7 days before filing an appendix containing non-documentary or oversized materials to determine submission method; include a separate slip sheet for each such item noting it was or will be separately filed.
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At the discretion of the Court, only attorneys and accompanying associates may bring cellular telephones and other electronic devices into the United States Courthouse (200 E. Wall Street, Midland, Texas; 410 S. Cedar, Pecos, Texas; and 2450 N. Highway 118, Alpine, Texas). No other individuals are permitted this privilege.
Summary: Only attorneys and associates may bring electronic devices into courthouse
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The photographing, recording, broadcasting or televising of any person, object, or proceeding inside the United States Courthouse (Midland, Pecos, and Alpine) IS not permitted, unless authorized by the Court.
Summary: Photographing, recording, broadcasting, or televising prohibited without court authorization
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Cellular telephones must be turned off while inside any courtroom.
Summary: Cell phones must be turned off in courtrooms
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Anyone violating this Order is subject to removal from the United States Courthouse, being fined for disobedience of this Order, and having the electronic device(s) forfeited to the United States Marshals Service.
Summary: Violations result in removal, fines, and forfeiture of devices
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If the parties have any pre-Markman issues requiring resolution, the parties must email the Court a joint submission of the parties' positions after filing the CRSR so that the Court may consider whether to hold a hearing to resolve the issues.
Summary: If pre-Markman issues require resolution, the parties must email the Court a joint statement of their positions after filing the CRSR.
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Civil cases
When filing any Scheduling Order, the parties shall also jointly send an editable copy to the Court's law clerks.
Summary: When filing a Scheduling Order, the parties must jointly send an editable copy to the Court's law clerks.
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Civil cases
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If by one week before the Markman hearing the Court has not ruled on any pending motion to transfer, the moving party is directed to email the Court's law clerks (and the technical advisor, when appointed), and indicate that the motion to transfer is pending.
Summary: If a motion to transfer remains undecided one week before the Markman hearing, the moving party must email the Court’s law clerks and, if appointed, the technical advisor to report that it is pending.
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Civil cases
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- Phone
- (210) 244-5021
Please contact Magda Muzza, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 244-5021, or magda_muzza@txwd.uscourts.gov in a timely manner after the contested motion is resolved. The parties should also file a timely joint advisory asserting the matter is resolved.
Summary: After a contested motion is resolved, notify the courtroom deputy in a timely manner and file a timely joint advisory stating that the matter is resolved.
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Civil cases
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- (210) 244-5021}}
The parties are required to notify the Court if an evidentiary hearing is requested. Contact Magda Muzza, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 244-5021, or magda_muzza@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: The parties must notify the Court when an evidentiary sentencing hearing is requested, contacting the courtroom deputy by phone or email.
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- Phone
- (915) 534-6740
Please call either a law clerk at (915) 534-6740 or the courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501.
Summary: Emergency contact: law clerk at (915) 534-6740 or courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501.
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- Phone
- (915) 534-6740
Please call either a law clerk at (915) 534-6740 or the courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501.
Summary: Emergency contact: law clerk (915) 534-6740 or courtroom deputy (915) 834-0501
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After the motion has been filed with the Clerk’s office, notify the courtroom deputy and hand deliver a copy to Chambers. Use every reasonable effort to provide notice to the adverse party that the motion has been filed, and provide a copy of the motion to the opposing party by fax or electronic (e-mail) delivery.
Summary: For expedited relief: file with clerk, notify deputy, hand deliver to chambers, notify adverse party
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Civil cases
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- (210) 472-6550 Ext. 5020
How does the court prefer attorneys to contact the court in an emergency? Call Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy, (210) 472-6550 Ext. 5020 or Natasha_Martinez@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Call Natasha Martinez for emergencies.
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May parties contact the court during depositions? No.
Summary: Parties cannot contact the court during depositions.
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What procedures should be followed to request an expedited hearing in a civil case? File a motion requesting an expedited hearing, then contact Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy.
Summary: File motion for expedited hearing, then contact Natasha Martinez.
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The lectern.
Summary: Counsel must address court from lectern.
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- Phone
- (210) 472-6550 Ext. 5020
How does the court prefer attorneys to contact the court in an emergency? Call Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy, (210) 472-6550 Ext. 5020 or Natasha_Martinez@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: In emergencies, call or email Courtroom Deputy Natasha Martinez.
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No chewing gum, no active cell phone use, and no beverages at counsel tables unless approved by the court. Counsel will question the witnesses from the lectern. Request permission to approach a witness or the bench. Do not approach the lectern or walk behind opposing counsel when opposing counsel is conducting direct or cross examination. Dress consistent with court decorum rules. Anyone addressing the court must stand.
Summary: Strict courtroom decorum rules: no gum, phones, beverages; stand when addressing court.
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Criminal cases
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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, upon the United States’s motion under 18 U.S.C. § 3145(a), the Clerk of Court shall—on that same day—notify the chambers of this Court of the motion.
Summary: Clerk must notify Court chambers same day of motion under 18 U.S.C. § 3145(a)
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Civil cases
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- Phone
- (210) 472-6575
Please call Chambers at (210) 472-6575 or Sylvia Ann Fernandez, Courtroom Deputy, (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011, sylvia_fernandez@txwd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Call chambers or Courtroom Deputy in emergencies
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After the TRO has been filed with the Clerk's office and the matter has been assigned to this Court's chambers, immediately notify the Courtroom Deputy. 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.
Summary: Immediately notify Courtroom Deputy after TRO filing; provide electronic copy to adverse party
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- Phone
- (210) 472-6575
Please call Chambers at (210) 472-6575 or Sylvia Ann Fernandez, Courtroom Deputy, (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011, sylvia_fernandez@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Emergency contact via phone to Chambers or Courtroom Deputy.
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After the motion has been filed with the Clerk’s office, immediately notify the Courtroom Deputy, Sylvia Ann Fernandez, Courtroom Deputy, (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011, sylvia_fernandez@txwd.uscourts.gov. Use every reasonable effort to provide notice to the adverse party that the motion has been filed and provide a copy of the motion to the opposing party by electronic (e-mail) delivery.
Summary: For expedited relief motions, notify Courtroom Deputy immediately after filing and provide copy to opposing party by email.
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Civil cases
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- Email to courtroom deputy ?
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- (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011
Yes, contact should be made with Sylvia Ann Fernandez, Courtroom Deputy, (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011, sylvia_fernandez@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Contact Sylvia Ann Fernandez for bringing own equipment at (210) 472-6550 Ext. 5011 or sylvia_fernandez@txwd.uscourts.gov.
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Criminal cases
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Upon filing, the parties shall promptly email a Microsoft Word version of the Joint Purposed Jury Charge and the Verdict Form as filed, to the undersigned's email address at anne_berton@txwd.uscourts.gov (the email's subject line must include the case number and the text "Joint Proposed Jury Charge").
Summary: Parties must email Microsoft Word versions of Joint Proposed Jury Charge and Verdict Form to chambers with specific subject line format.
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Civil cases
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1. Written communication from counsel to the Court. Accepted for routine matters such as scheduling, advising of settlement status, etc. with copy to counsel for all parties. No communication should address the merits of any matter, except for providing information pertaining to informal discovery disputes as expressly directed by the Court. Counsel for all parties should be copied.
Summary: Written communication to the Court is allowed for routine matters, must copy all parties, and cannot address merits except for allowed discovery disputes.
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2. Communication between counsel and the Judge’s law clerks. Permitted, as per above, via email to TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeMacLemore@txwd.uscourts.gov. If there is a time-sensitive matter related solely to scheduling, counsel may contact chambers by telephone with participation or express permission of counsel for all parties.
Summary: Communication with law clerks is permitted via email; time-sensitive scheduling matters may use phone with all parties' permission.
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If there is a time-sensitive matter related solely to scheduling, counsel may contact chambers by telephone with participation or express permission of counsel for all parties.
Summary: Time-sensitive scheduling matters may be communicated to chambers via phone with all parties' permission.
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7. Accommodations for out-of-town parties, attorneys, or witnesses. The Court will attempt to accommodate specific problems related to the appearance of out-of-town parties, attorneys, and witnesses. Counsel should alert the Court as soon as they become aware of any such issues by email to TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeMacLemore@txwd.uscourts.gov with copy to all
Summary: Counsel must alert chambers via email about out-of-town accommodation needs as soon as possible, copying all parties.
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Civil cases
Counsel must notify the courtroom deputy in advance if video deposition testimony will be utilized at trial or if counsel wishes to make use of the Court’s evidence presentation equipment.
Summary: Counsel must notify the courtroom deputy in advance when planning to use video deposition testimony or the Court’s evidence presentation equipment at trial.
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Civil cases
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The movant shall email the redacted, public version to the Court's law clerk (TXWDml_Chambers_WA_All@TXWD.USCOURTS.GOV).
Summary: Redacted sealed orders must be emailed to specific chambers email address
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Requests for either must be made in writing to Judge Derek T. Gilliland's Courtroom Deputy Melissa Copp at Melissa_Copp@txwd.uscourts.gov, or to Judge Dan MacLemore's Courtroom Deputy Abigail Ernstes at Abigail_Ernstes@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Transcript requests must be made in writing to specific courtroom deputies.
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Other than when submitting ex parte mediation statements, opposing counsel should generally be copied on all correspondence with the Court.
Summary: Opposing counsel must be copied on all correspondence with court except ex parte mediation statements.
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- Phone
- (210) 472-6357
In a true emergency concerning a civil matter, call chambers at: (210) 472-6357.
Summary: Emergency contact number for civil matters is (210) 472-6357.
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- Phone
- (210) 472-6357
Yes, in emergencies parties can call chambers at: (210) 472-6357.
Summary: Parties may contact court during depositions in emergencies at (210) 472-6357.
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Please contact chambers as early in the process as possible.
Summary: Contact chambers early when filing motions for temporary restraining orders or expedited relief.
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Civil cases
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- (210) 472-6550 ext 5016
A courtesy call should be made to Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016 and notice should be given to the opposing party of the fact of filing or notice of any hearing set. Parties should comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65 and the Local Rules.
Summary: TRO/expedited relief requires courtesy call to Courtroom Deputy and notice to opposing party
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No.
Summary: Parties may not contact the court during depositions.
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A courtesy call should be made to the courtroom deputy clerk and notice should be given to the opposing party of the fact of filing or notice of any hearing set.
Summary: Make courtesy call to courtroom deputy and notify opposing party for expedited relief motions.
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The parties are required to notify the Court if a evidentiary hearing is requested. Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Notify Priscilla Springs if evidentiary sentencing hearing is requested.
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- (210) 472-5870
Please first call Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016. If unable to reach Courtroom deputy and immediate assistance is required, you may contact Chambers at (210) 472-5870.
Summary: For emergencies, first call the Courtroom Deputy; if unreachable and immediate assistance is needed, contact Chambers.
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- (210) 472-6550 ext 5016
Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov. If unable to reach Courtroom deputy and immediate assistance is required you may contact Chambers at (210) 472-5870.
Summary: For emergencies, contact the Courtroom Deputy first; if unreachable, contact Chambers directly.
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May parties contact the court during depositions? No.
Summary: Parties are prohibited from contacting the court during depositions.
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The parties are required to notify the Court if a evidentiary hearing is requested. Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Parties must notify the court when an evidentiary sentencing hearing is requested.
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- (210) 472-5870
Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov. If unable to reach Courtroom deputy and immediate assistance is required you may contact Chambers at (210) 472-5870.
Summary: Contact Priscilla Springs for emergencies; if unavailable, contact Chambers directly.
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- (915) 534-6744
4. How does the court prefer attorneys to contact the court in an emergency? Telephone: (915) 534-6744.
Summary: Emergency court contact is via telephone at (915) 534-6744.
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7. What procedures should be followed to request an expedited hearing in a criminal case? Coordinate your formal Motion with the Courtroom Deputy, Virginia Cabrera at (915) 534-6895.
Summary: Expedited hearing requests in criminal cases must be coordinated with Courtroom Deputy Virginia Cabrera at (915) 534-6895.
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The Court will not tolerate tardiness and unpreparedness.
Summary: Court will not tolerate tardiness or unpreparedness.
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Parties should generally email any inquiries to the Court’s law clerk. The Court’s voicemail is not checked regularly. Email is the preferred contact method.
Summary: Parties should direct inquiries to the Court’s law clerk by email, which is the preferred contact method.
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Once the opposing party provides its response, the requesting party shall email the summaries of the issues to the Court’s law clerks for both Judge Albright and Judge Gilliland with opposing counsel copied.
Summary: After the opposing response, the requesting party must email issue summaries to both judges’ law clerks and copy opposing counsel.
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If a party believes these limits should be expanded, the party shall meet and confer with opposing counsel and, if an impasse is reached, the requesting party is directed to contact the Court’s law clerk for a telephonic hearing.
Summary: To seek expanded venue/jurisdiction discovery limits, parties must meet and confer first and then contact the law clerk for a telephonic hearing if impasse remains.
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In addition, if by 1 week before the Markman hearing the Court has not ruled on any pending motion to transfer, the moving party is directed to email the Court’s law clerk (and the technical advisor, when appointed), and indicate that the motion to transfer is pending.
Summary: If a transfer motion is still pending one week before Markman, the movant must email chambers (and technical advisor if appointed) to report that status.
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Parties to jointly email the law clerks (see OGP at 1) to confirm their Markman date and to notify if any venue or jurisdictional motions remain unripe for resolution.
Summary: Parties must jointly email law clerks to confirm the Markman date and report unripe venue or jurisdictional motions.
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Parties submit Joint Claim Construction Statement and email the law clerks an editable copy.
Summary: Parties must email law clerks an editable copy of the Joint Claim Construction Statement.
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Parties will promptly notify the Court if they reach a settlement and request to stay any deadlines.
Summary: Parties must promptly notify the Court of a settlement and request a stay of any deadlines.
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Notify the law clerk of civil settlement/resolutions.
Summary: Notify the law clerk when a contested civil motion is resolved through settlement or otherwise.
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No.
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The court may not be contacted by e-mail or fax.
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- (210) 472-6550, ext. 5005
Contact Courtroom Deputy at (210) 472-6550, ext. 5005.
Summary: For emergencies, contact the Courtroom Deputy at the listed telephone number.
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No. Contact the docketing clerk.
Summary: Do not contact the court about motion status; contact the docketing clerk instead.
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Only at the Court’s direction.
Summary: Telephone conferences to resolve motions or other matters occur only at the Court’s direction.
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Notify the Courtroom Deputy.
Summary: Notify the Courtroom Deputy when a contested criminal motion has been resolved.
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Notify the Courtroom Deputy by written communication.
Summary: Notify the Courtroom Deputy in writing when an evidentiary sentencing hearing is required.
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- (210) 244-5021
Please first call Magda Muzza, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 244-5021. If unable to reach Courtroom Deputy and immediate assistance is required, you may contact Missy Kauffman at (210) 244-5183.
Summary: For emergencies, call the Courtroom Deputy first and contact Missy Kauffman if the deputy cannot be reached and immediate assistance is required.
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No.
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Parties may not contact the Court during depositions.
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- (210) 244-5021
A courtesy call should be made to Magda Muzza, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 244- 5021.
Summary: For an expected motion for a temporary restraining order or other expedited relief, make a courtesy call to the Courtroom Deputy.
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- (210) 244-5021
A courtesy call should be made to Magda Muzza, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 244-5021.
Summary: Make a courtesy call to the Courtroom Deputy when requesting an expedited hearing in a civil case.
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- (210) 244-5183
Please contact Missy Kauffman at (210) 244-5183 or missy_kauffman@txwd.uscourts.gov in a timely manner after the contested motion is resolved.
Summary: Notify Missy Kauffman in a timely manner after a contested civil motion is resolved.
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Yes. If a telephone conference is requested, it should be arranged in coordination with Magda Muzza and will be held only if approved by the Judge.
Summary: A requested telephone conference must be coordinated with Magda Muzza and will occur only with the Judge’s approval.
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Yes. Proposed jury instructions, verdict forms and/or proposed finds of fact and conclusions of law should be provided in Microsoft Word and emailed to 9 758659.1 ===== PAGE 10 ===== magda_muzza@txwd.uscourts.gov.
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The listed proposed documents should be emailed to the Courtroom Deputy at the specified address.
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Generally, no. The Court will address all pending motions in a timely manner appropriate to management of the Court’s docket. If otherwise necessary for case management, after four months, you may contact Magda Muzza.
Summary: Do not contact the Court about pending-motion status; if case management otherwise requires it, contact Magda Muzza after four months.
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- Phone
- (210) 244-5021
In certain circumstances. If a telephone conference is requested, the requesting party should contact Magda Muzza at (210) 244-5021 or at magda_muzza@txwd.uscourts.gov. The party must explain why a telephone conference is necessary. If approved by the Court, Magda Muzza will arrange the telephone conference with parties.
Summary: A party requesting a telephone conference must explain why it is necessary and contact Magda Muzza; if approved, she arranges the conference.
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Yes. Proposed jury instructions, verdict forms and/or proposed finds of fact and conclusions of law should be provided in Microsoft Word and emailed to magda_muzza@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Proposed jury instructions, verdict forms, and proposed findings and conclusions should be emailed to the Courtroom Deputy at the specified address.
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No.
Summary: Parties cannot contact Court during depositions.
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Not immediately notifying the Court that a motion is unopposed (or that portions of a motion are uncontested).
Summary: Must immediately notify court if motion is unopposed.
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Not immediately notifying the Court that the case has been settled.
Summary: Must immediately notify court when case is settled.
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After the motion has been filed with the Clerk’s office, notify the courtroom deputy and hand deliver a copy to Chambers.
Summary: Notify courtroom deputy and hand deliver copy to Chambers after filing expedited motion.
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Yes, there is Internet access, but arrangements must be made ahead of time. Attorneys must sign the Wi-Fi End User Agreement in order to access the Internet.
Summary: Internet access requires advance arrangements and Wi-Fi End User Agreement.
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All laptops being used in the courtroom are subject to inspection.
Summary: All laptops in courtroom are subject to inspection.
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No.
Summary: Parties may not contact Court during depositions
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Yes, there is Internet access, but arrangements must be made ahead of time. Attorneys must sign the Wi-Fi End User Agreement in order to access the Internet.
Summary: Internet access available but requires advance arrangements and signed Wi-Fi agreement.
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All laptops being used in the courtroom are subject to inspection.
Summary: All laptops used in courtroom are subject to inspection.
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An attorney may address a procedural question that cannot be answered by the federal rules of procedure, local rules and standing orders, or the Judge’s scheduling order to the courtroom deputy. Please do not call the Judge’s staff to inquire about substantive issues.
Summary: Contact courtroom deputy for procedural questions only
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May the court's law clerks be contacted directly? If so, under what circumstances? No. Exception: Only in an emergency when Courtroom Deputy, Natasha Martinez, cannot be reached.
Summary: Law clerks cannot be contacted directly except in emergencies.
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Is it permissible to contact the court regarding the status of motions in a civil case? If so, should the law clerk or the courtroom deputy be contacted? No, unless there has been a change of circumstances; if that occurs contact Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy.
Summary: Do not contact court about motion status unless circumstances change.
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The court highly recommends arriving early or scheduling a visit to ensure all technology is functional in the room prior to a given proceeding.
Summary: Court recommends early arrival or scheduling visit to test technology.
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Lawyers should not call chambers to request the status of motions.
Summary: Do not call chambers to check motion status.
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May the court's law clerks be contacted directly? If so, under what circumstances? No. Exception: Only in an emergency when Courtroom Deputy, Natasha Martinez, cannot be reached.
Summary: Law clerks cannot be contacted directly except in emergencies when deputy is unreachable.
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The parties should notify the court ahead of time of a circumstance such as this. Contact Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy.
Summary: Parties must notify court ahead of time when using deposition testimony by agreement without witness unavailability.
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Lawyers should not call chambers to request the status of motion. Motions without a certificate of conference or proposed order. Excessive discovery disputes. Courtesy copies. Trials/hearings unnecessarily delayed because of the parties’ failure to confer with each other or the court.
Summary: Pet peeves include calling for motion status, missing certificates of conference/proposed orders, excessive discovery disputes, courtesy copies, and delayed hearings due to lack of party confer.
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Is it permissible to contact the court regarding the status of motions in a criminal case? If so, should the law clerk or the courtroom deputy be contacted? Yes. Call Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy.
Summary: In criminal cases, call Courtroom Deputy to check motion status.
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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.
Summary: Law clerks may be contacted for procedural questions only
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Yes. Email Sylvia Fernandez, Courtroom Deputy, sylvia_fernandez@txwd.uscourts.gov. The Court cannot accept faxes.
Summary: Email Courtroom Deputy; faxes not accepted
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Yes, but only in circumstances that necessitate the Court's immediate attention.
Summary: Parties may contact court during depositions only for immediate attention
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Not immediately notifying the Court that a motion is unopposed (or that portions of a motion are uncontested).
Summary: Must immediately notify court when motion is unopposed or portions are uncontested.
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Not immediately notifying the Court that the case has been settled.
Summary: Must immediately notify court when case has been settled.
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Permitted, as per above, via email to TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeMacLemore@txwd.uscourts.gov. If there is a time-sensitive matter related solely to scheduling, counsel may contact chambers by telephone with participation or express permission of counsel for all parties.
Summary: Counsel may email the Judge’s law clerks as described above; for a time-sensitive matter solely about scheduling, counsel may telephone chambers if all counsel participate or expressly permit it.
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Counsel should alert the Court as soon as they become aware of any such issues by email to TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeMacLemore@txwd.uscourts.gov with copy to all ===== PAGE 2 ===== counsel of record.
Summary: Counsel should promptly alert the Court by email about appearance issues involving out-of-town parties, attorneys, or witnesses, copying all counsel of record.
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Please note that Court staff should not be contacted regarding substantive matters, including questions about the timing of rulings. If relief is requested from the Court, including regarding scheduling, a motion should be filed.
Summary: Court staff must not be contacted about substantive matters or ruling timing; relief must be sought by motion.
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It's rare that direct contact with Court staff, including my Law Clerks, will be appropriate. When such contact is warranted, it will be initiated or expressly authorized by the Court.
Summary: Direct contact with Court staff or Law Clerks is only appropriate when initiated or expressly authorized by the Court.
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Please don't email (or call) to inquire about anticipated rulings or their timing. When necessary, I may be contacted through TXWDml_Chambers_SA_JudgeFarrer@txwd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Do not email or call to inquire about rulings or their timing; the Court may be contacted by email at TXWDml_Chambers_SA_JudgeFarrer@txwd.uscourts.gov when necessary.
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Other than when submitting ex parte mediation statements, opposing counsel should generally be copied on all correspondence with the Court.
Summary: Opposing counsel should generally be copied on all correspondence with the Court, except ex parte mediation statements.
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Not typically. Court staff cannot advise parties when a ruling will issue.
Summary: Court staff cannot advise parties on the status of motions or when a ruling will issue.
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Please note that court staff should not be contacted regarding substantive matters. Court staff have been instructed not to discuss substantive matters with counsel or parties.
Summary: Court staff cannot discuss substantive matters with counsel or parties.
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Please don't email to inquire about anticipated rulings or their timing.
Summary: Email prohibited for inquiring about anticipated rulings or timing.
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Not typically. Court staff cannot advise parties when a ruling will issue in a case.
Summary: Court staff cannot advise parties about timing of rulings.
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If parties elect not to file dispositive motions, they must contact the courtroom deputy on or before this deadline in order to set a trial date.
Summary: Parties not filing dispositive motions must contact courtroom deputy to set trial date.
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- (210) 472-5870
Please first call Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016. If unable to reach Courtroom deputy and immediate assistance is required, you may contact Chambers at (210) 472-5870.
Summary: Emergency contact: call Courtroom Deputy first, then Chambers
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The Court will approve, in most instances, an agreed modification at the beginning of a case. However, if the court receives multiple requests a hearing will be set in order for counsel to show good cause why additional continuances are needed. If a continuance is not agreed to, the opposing party should file a response to any motion immediately.
Summary: Agreed modifications approved at case start; multiple requests require hearing with good cause.
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If any objections will be withdrawn prior to sentencing, counsel must notify the court as soon as possible, and are encouraged NOT to wait until the sentencing hearing to do so.
Summary: Withdrawn objections must be notified to court as soon as possible, not at sentencing hearing.
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The Court not being notified of withdrawal of objections to presentence investigation reports prior to a sentencing hearing.
Summary: Must notify court of withdrawal of objections to presentence reports before sentencing.
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- (210) 472-6550 ext 5016
Only in extraordinary circumstances and permission must be granted at least one week prior to hearing. Please contact Priscilla Springs at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016 or at priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Telephone conferences require permission one week in advance and are only for extraordinary circumstances.
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Only if circumstances arise that necessitate the Court’s immediate attention.
Summary: Court may be contacted during depositions only for emergencies.
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Contacting the Court for the mere purpose of attaining the status of a Motion is discouraged. However, if Counsel needs to relay important information regarding a case, they should contact the respective law clerk.
Summary: Status inquiries discouraged; contact law clerk for important case info.
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Contacting the Court for the mere purpose of attaining the status of a Motion is discouraged. However, if Counsel needs to relay important information regarding a case, they should contact the Courtroom Deputy.
Summary: Do not contact court for motion status; contact Courtroom Deputy for important case information.
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If there are conflicts between this OGP and prior versions in existing cases that the parties are unable to resolve, the parties are encouraged to contact the Court for guidance via email to the Court’s law clerk.
Summary: If parties cannot resolve conflicts between this OGP and prior versions, they are encouraged to seek guidance by emailing the Court’s law clerk.
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Parties should generally use the following email address that includes the Court’s law clerks for both Judge Albright and Judge Gilliland: TXWDml_LawClerks_WA_JudgeAlbright&Gilliland@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Parties should generally use the shared law clerk email address for Judges Albright and Gilliland.
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Messages directed only to Judge Albright’s law clerks may be sent to: TXWDml_LawClerks_WA_JudgeAlbright@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Messages intended only for Judge Albright’s law clerks may be sent to the specified email address.
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Messages directed only to Judge Gilliland’s law clerks may be sent to: TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeGilliland@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Messages intended only for Judge Gilliland’s law clerks may be sent to the specified email address.
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The Office can be reached at TXWDWacoDistrictClerksOffice@txwd.uscourts.gov or 254-750-1501.
Summary: The District Clerk’s Office may be contacted by email at the listed address.
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Parties should generally email any inquiries to the Court's law clerk. The Court's voicemail is not checked regularly. Email is the preferred contact method.
Summary: Email is the preferred contact method for inquiries to the Court's law clerk.
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Parties should generally use the following email address that includes the Court's law clerks for both Judge Albright and Judge Gilliland: TXWDml_LawClerks_WA_JudgeAlbright&Gilliland@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Use specific email address for contacting law clerks for both judges.
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Messages directed only to Judge Albright's law clerks may be sent to: TXWDml_LawClerks_WA_JudgeAlbright@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Use specific email address for Judge Albright's law clerks only.
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Messages directed only to Judge Gilliland's law clerks may be sent to: TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeGilliland@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Use specific email address for Judge Gilliland's law clerks only.
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counsel shall submit an editable, digital version of the jury charge(s) in Microsoft Word to the court via e-mail to TXWDml_LawClerks_JudgeAlbright@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Court law clerks' email address is TXWDml_LawClerks_JudgeAlbright@txwd.uscourts.gov for document submissions.
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TXWDml_LawClerks_JudgeAlbright@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Parties may contact the Court’s law clerks via the provided email address to obtain Courtroom Deputy contact information and for trial-related scheduling or technical inquiries.
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The parties may direct any questions to the Courtroom Deputy, who will forward any questions to the appropriate IT staff.
Summary: Parties may direct equipment and technology questions to the Courtroom Deputy, who will forward them to IT staff.
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The parties shall refer to the JERS Exhibit Batch Import Requirements on the Court’s website and may email the Courtroom Deputy with any questions about the JERS system.
Summary: Parties must review JERS Exhibit Batch Import Requirements and may email the Courtroom Deputy with JERS-related questions.
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If there are conflicts between this OGP and prior versions in existing cases that the parties are unable to resolve, the parties are encouraged to contact the Court for guidance via email to the Court’s law clerk.
Summary: Parties with unresolvable OGP conflicts are encouraged to contact the Court via email to the law clerk.
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Parties should generally email any inquiries to the Court’s law clerk. The Court’s voicemail is not checked regularly. Email is the preferred contact method.
Summary: Parties should email inquiries to the Court’s law clerk; email is the preferred contact method.
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Messages directed only to Judge Albright’s law clerks may be sent to: TXWDml_LawClerks_WA_JudgeAlbright@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Judge Albright’s law clerk emails may be sent to the provided email address.
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Cellular telephones may be used outside the courtroom provided they are used in a reasonable and non-disruptive manner.
Summary: Cell phones may be used outside courtroom if reasonable and non-disruptive
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- (210) 472-6550, ext. 5005
Courtroom Deputy at (210) 472-6550, ext. 5005.
Summary: Contact the Courtroom Deputy about scheduling matters at the listed telephone number.
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In addition to following the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rules, if possible, counsel should alert chambers of the impending filing and notify the intake clerk of the immediacy of the matter.
Summary: For an anticipated motion for a temporary restraining order or other expedited relief, counsel should, if possible, alert chambers and notify the intake clerk that the matter is immediate.
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- Phone
- (210) 472-6550, ext. 5005
Contact the Courtroom Deputy at (210) 472-6550, ext. 5005.
Summary: Contact the Courtroom Deputy to arrange use of available courtroom equipment.
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Civil cases
Yes, parties may bring their own equipment. Court security must determine if any restrictions. Contact Courtroom Deputy regarding restrictions and arrangements.
Summary: Parties may bring their own equipment; Court security determines restrictions, and the Courtroom Deputy should be contacted about restrictions and arrangements.
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Yes. Contact the Court’s Judicial Assistant.
Summary: Contact the Court’s Judicial Assistant to schedule time in the courtroom to become familiar with its layout and technology.
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In addition to following the Local Rules, if possible, counsel should alert chambers of the impending filing and notify the intake clerk of the immediacy of the matter.
Summary: When possible, counsel should alert chambers to an impending expedited-relief motion and notify the intake clerk that the matter is urgent.
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Contact the docketing clerk. If not available, contact the Courtroom Deputy.
Summary: For motion-status inquiries, contact the docketing clerk, or the Courtroom Deputy if the clerk is unavailable.
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- (210) 244-5183
For a non-case related scheduling matter, please contact Missy Kauffman at (210) 244-5183 or missy_kauffman@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Contact Missy Kauffman by phone or email about non-case-related scheduling matters.
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- (915) 534-6740
An attorney may address a procedural question that is not answered by the federal rules of procedure, local rules, or the Judge’s Standing Orders to the law clerks at (915) 534-6740. Please do not call the judge’s staff to inquire about substantive issues.
Summary: Attorneys may contact law clerks for procedural questions not covered by rules.
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Yes. The fax number is (915) 534-6716.
Summary: Court accepts faxes at (915) 534-6716.
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- (915) 534-6740
Yes, please contact a law clerk at (915) 534-6740 immediately upon resolution of a pending motion.
Summary: Notify law clerk at (915) 534-6740 when contested motion is resolved.
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- (915) 534-6740
Yes. Please contact the law clerk at (915) 534-6740.
Summary: Electronic versions of jury instructions and verdict forms are permitted.
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- (915) 834-0501
The courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501.
Summary: Contact courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501 for scheduling.
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- Phone
- (915) 834-0501
Contact the courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501.
Summary: Contact courtroom deputy for expedited criminal hearing.
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- Phone to chambers ?
- Phone
- (915) 834-0501 ?
Contact the courtroom deputy.
Summary: Contact courtroom deputy for criminal motion status.
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- Email to clerk ?
- Phone
- (915) 834-0553
All transcript requests should be made to Walter Chiriboga at (915) 834-0553 or Walter_Chiriboga@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Transcript requests must be made to Walter Chiriboga.
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The Court uses Jury Evidence Recording System (JERS) which provides an efficient method of electronically capturing evidence as it is presented in court during trial.
Summary: Court uses Jury Evidence Recording System (JERS) for electronic evidence capture.
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- (915) 534-6740
Yes. The parties should contact the law clerk at (915) 534-6740.
Summary: Electronic versions of jury instructions, verdict forms, and findings may be provided; contact law clerk for format.
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- Phone
- (915) 834-0501
Please call either the courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501 or a law clerk at (915) 534-6740.
Summary: Contact courtroom deputy or law clerk in emergencies.
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- (915) 534-6740
Please contact the Judge's law clerk at (915) 534-6740.
Summary: Contact law clerk at (915) 534-6740 for scheduling questions
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- Phone
- (915) 534-6740
An attorney may address a procedural question that is not answered by the federal rules of procedure, local rules, or the Judge's Standing Orders to the law clerks at (915) 534-6740. Please do not call the judge's staff to inquire about substantive issues.
Summary: Law clerks may be contacted for procedural questions not covered by rules
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- Letter fax to chambers ?
Yes. The fax number is (915) 534-6716.
Summary: Court accepts faxes at (915) 534-6716
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- Phone
- (915) 534-6740
Yes, please contact a law clerk at (915) 534-6740 immediately upon resolution of a pending motion.
Summary: Notify law clerk immediately when contested motion is resolved
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- Letter ecf to clerk ?
At the time a lawsuit is filed, the case is assigned to this district judge and a magistrate judge. The parties should advise the district clerk of their respective positions concerning transferring 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 the magistrate judge. Otherwise, pursuant to Local Rule, Appendix C, various pretrial matters regarding civil cases filed by prisoners and reviews of administrative agency proceedings (social security appeals) are referred to a magistrate judge.
Summary: Cases assigned to district and magistrate judges; discovery routinely referred to magistrate
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Unless requested by a party with a showing of special need, the Judge does not conduct a preliminary pretrial conference or intermediate status conferences. A status conference is conducted approximately eight (8) days prior to the date that trial is expected to begin as set out in the Court's Scheduling Order. Motions in limine and objections to exhibits will be heard and ruled upon at that time.
Summary: Status conference held ~8 days before trial; motions in limine and exhibit objections heard then
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- Phone
- (915) 534-6740
Yes. Please contact the law clerk at (915) 534-6740.
Summary: Electronic versions of jury instructions, verdict forms, and proposed findings are permitted. Contact law clerk for format details.
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- Phone to chambers ?
- Phone
- (915) 834-0501
Please call either the courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501 or a law clerk at (915) 534-6740.
Summary: Emergency contact: call courtroom deputy or law clerk
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- Phone
- (915) 834-0501
The courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501.
Summary: Contact courtroom deputy for scheduling matters
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- Phone to chambers ?
- Phone
- (915) 834-0501 ?
Contact the courtroom deputy.
Summary: Contact courtroom deputy for status of criminal motions
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- Phone to chambers ?
- Phone
- (915) 834-0501
Contact the courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501.
Summary: Contact courtroom deputy for expedited hearing in criminal case
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- Email to clerk ?
- Phone
- (915) 834-0553
All transcript requests should be made to Walter Chiriboga at (915) 834-0553 or Walter_Chiriboga@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Transcript requests must be directed to Walter Chiriboga via phone or email.
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The Court uses Jury Evidence Recording System (JERS) which provides an efficient method of electronically capturing evidence as it is presented in court during trial. Upon completion of the trial presentations, the evidence is released in electronic form to the jury in the Jury Deliberation Room.
Summary: Court uses JERS system to electronically capture and provide evidence to jury in deliberation room.
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- Email to chambers ?
May the court be contacted by e-mail or fax? If so, what is the address or number? You may contact Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy, by email Natasha_Martinez@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Contact Natasha Martinez by email for court matters.
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Yes. Contact Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy, prior to date needed.
Summary: Parties may bring own equipment; contact Natasha Martinez to arrange.
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Yes; attorneys may use the internet during trial if necessary. For information on access contact Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy at (210) 472-6550 Ext. 5020 or Natasha_Martinez@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Attorneys may use internet during trial; contact Natasha Martinez for access.
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No.
Summary: No telephone conferences allowed for motions.
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May the court be contacted by e-mail or fax? If so, what is the address or number? You may contact Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy, at Natasha_Martinez@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Contact Courtroom Deputy Natasha Martinez via email for court matters.
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What procedures should be followed if a party expects to be filing a motion for expedited relief? File the motion, then contact Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy.
Summary: File expedited motion, then contact Courtroom Deputy.
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- Email to chambers ?
What procedures should be followed to request an expedited hearing in a criminal case? File a motion requesting an expedited hearing, then contact Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy.
Summary: File motion for expedited hearing, then contact Courtroom Deputy.
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Contact Natasha Martinez, Courtroom Deputy, prior to date needed.
Summary: Contact Natasha Martinez to arrange technology use.
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- Letter ecf to chambers ?
An initial pretrial conference pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 16 will be scheduled after the Court receives the parties’ proposed scheduling order. However, 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.
Summary: Initial pretrial conference scheduled after proposed scheduling order; motion may be filed for immediate conference.
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The Law Clerk should be notified at (210) 472-6575 immediately upon resolution of the pending motion.
Summary: Notify Law Clerk immediately when contested motion is resolved
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- Phone to chambers ?
- Phone
- (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011
Sylvia Ann Fernandez, Courtroom Deputy, (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011, sylvia_fernandez@txwd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Contact Courtroom Deputy Sylvia Ann Fernandez for scheduling matters
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- Phone to chambers ?
Contact the Law Clerk assigned to the case.
Summary: Contact assigned Law Clerk for expedited hearing requests
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If an attorney wishes to contact the Court regarding a non-substantive matter or to inform the Court that the case has settled or a pending motion has been resolved, the attorney should contact the Law Clerk assigned to the case.
Summary: Contact assigned Law Clerk for non-substantive matters or case settlements
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Courtroom Deputy Sylvia Ann Fernandez should be notified prior to the hearing or trial as to what equipment is needed.
Summary: Notify Sylvia Ann Fernandez before hearing/trial about needed equipment
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- Email to chambers ?
Yes, there is internet access, but arrangements must be made ahead of time.
Summary: Courtroom has internet access; arrangements must be made ahead of time
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- Other to chambers ?
See Courtroom Technology Guidance.
Summary: Additional technology details in Courtroom Technology Guidance document.
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- Contact
- Phone to chambers ?
- Phone
- (210) 472-6550
Contact Sylvia Ann Fernandez, Courtroom Deputy, (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011, sylvia_fernandez@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Contact Courtroom Deputy for expedited hearing requests in criminal cases.
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- Phone to chambers ?
- Phone
- (210) 472-6550
Notify Sylvia Ann Fernandez, Courtroom Deputy, (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011, sylvia_fernandez@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Notify Courtroom Deputy when criminal motion is resolved.
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White Erase Board Yes Chart stand: No Document presenter: Yes Video equipment: See Courtroom Technology Guidance.
Summary: Courtroom has white erase board and document presenter, no chart stand, video equipment per guidance.
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- Phone ?
- Phone
- (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5037
Yes. Parties can contact the court reporter, Amber Nino at (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5037.
Summary: Court reporter uses Real Time; contact Amber Nino at (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5037 for rough transcripts
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- Email ?
- Phone
- (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011
Parties should contact Sylvia Ann Fernandez, Courtroom Deputy, (210) 472-6550, Ext. 5011, sylvia_fernandez@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Contact Sylvia Ann Fernandez for equipment delivery arrangements
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Parties are encouraged to meet and confer and provide a joint request on attendance preference (in person, zoom or hybrid) by emailing the Court’s law clerks at TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeMacLemore@txwd.uscourts.gov and copying all counsel of record in the case.
Summary: Parties should jointly request attendance preference (in person, Zoom, or hybrid) via email to chambers.
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Once the Order Setting has been added to the docket, you may contact Judge MacLemore’s Courtroom Deputy for any questions regarding courtroom setup, courtroom decorum or procedures at Abigail_Ernstes@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Contact Courtroom Deputy for questions about setup, decorum, or procedures after Order Setting is docketed.
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If either party requires a reset of the hearing once it has been added to the docket, parties are encouraged to meet and confer and provide a joint updated request that includes several alternate dates and times by emailing the Court’s law clerks at TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeMacLemore@txwd.uscourts.gov and Judge MacLemore’s Courtroom Deputy at Abigail_Ernstes@txwd.uscourts.gov in a timely manner.
Summary: For hearing resets, parties should jointly email chambers with alternate dates/times.
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- Email to clerk ?
To request a secure link, please the Court’s Law Clerks at TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeMacLemore@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Parties may request a secure document submission link by emailing the Court’s law clerks.
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- Email to clerk ?
To request a secure link, please the Court’s Law Clerks at TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeMacLemore@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: To request a secure link for submitting documents through the Court’s Box.com, parties should contact the Court’s law clerks at the listed email address.
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Civil cases
Counsel is encouraged to make use of the courtroom technology and to schedule a time with the Clerk’s Office to test the equipment and receive any necessary training.
Summary: Counsel are encouraged to use courtroom technology and schedule equipment testing and training with the Clerk’s Office.
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If a party would like a Newer Attorney to argue a motion or discovery dispute, after the briefing is ripe, the party should contact the law clerk to request oral argument and inform the clerk that a Newer Attorney will argue the motion or a portion of the motion.
Summary: Parties must contact law clerk to request oral argument by newer attorney.
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Judge Gilliland holds hearings on most discovery matters. As for non-discovery motions, the Court will hold a hearing if a party requests it.
Summary: Hearings held on most discovery matters; non-discovery hearings only if requested.
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Parties are encouraged to meet and confer and provide a joint request on attendance preference (in person, zoom or hybrid) by emailing the Court’s law clerks at TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeGilliland@txwd.uscourts.gov and copying all counsel of record in the case. The email should indicate the parties’ attendance preference, the names of counsel appearing and whether confidential information will be shared so appropriate measures may be taken to seal the hearing.
Summary: Parties should email joint attendance preference (in person, Zoom, hybrid) to chambers.
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Once the Order Setting has been added to the docket, you may contact Judge Gilliland’s Courtroom Deputy for any questions regarding courtroom setup, courtroom decorum or procedures at Melissa_Copp@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Contact Courtroom Deputy for setup, decorum, or procedure questions.
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If either party requires a reset of the hearing once it has been added to the docket, parties are encouraged to meet and confer and provide a joint updated request that includes several alternate dates and times by emailing the Court’s law clerks at TXWDml_NoJudge_Chambers_WA_JudgeGilliland@txwd.uscourts.gov and Judge Gilliland’s Courtroom Deputy at Melissa_Copp@txwd.uscourts.gov in a timely manner.
Summary: For hearing resets, email joint request with alternate dates to chambers and Courtroom Deputy.
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Despite the parties’ request, a hearing will proceed as originally scheduled until there is a notice from the Court resetting it or an Order Resetting added to the docket.
Summary: Hearings proceed as scheduled until Court issues reset notice or order.
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- Phone
- (210) 244-5012
The phone number to call for scheduling matters is: (210) 244-5012.
Summary: Scheduling matters are handled by calling (210) 244-5012.
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- Phone
- (210) 244-5012
In a true emergency concerning a civil matter, call: (210) 244-5012.
Summary: In a true emergency concerning a civil matter, call (210) 244-5012.
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- Phone
- (210) 244-5012
Yes, in true emergencies parties can call: (210) 244-5012.
Summary: Parties may contact the Court during depositions in true emergencies by calling (210) 244-5012.
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- Phone
- (210) 244-5012
Please contact the Court as early in the process as possible. Call (210) 244-5012.
Summary: Contact the Court as early as possible when expecting to file a TRO or other expedited relief, by calling (210) 244-5012.
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If counsel requires an expedited hearing in a civil case, file an appropriate motion and contact the Court to alert the Court of the situation. Any motion should explain the need for expedited relief and the deadline(s) by which it is requested. Requests for an expedited hearing should be reserved for emergency situations only.
Summary: Counsel must contact the Court to alert it when requesting an expedited hearing, which is reserved for emergencies only.
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- Phone to chambers ?
- Phone
- (210) 244-5012
Yes, please. File an Advisory notifying the Court. If the resolution of the contested motion is time sensitive, please also call the Courtroom Deputy at (210) 244-5012 to advise of the situation.
Summary: If resolution of a contested motion is time sensitive, parties must call the Courtroom Deputy at (210) 244-5012.
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Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Contact Courtroom Deputy Priscilla Springs for scheduling matters
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Contact should be made with the Courtroom Deputy as early as possible to determine if Real Time can be provided.
Summary: Contact Courtroom Deputy early to arrange Real Time reporting.
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Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov. If further assistance is needed she will provide you with the appropriate contact information.
Summary: Contact Priscilla Springs for general inquiries; she will direct to appropriate contact if needed.
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A general scheduling order and trial date is entered by the Court immediately after the case has been assigned to the Court.
Summary: Court issues scheduling order immediately after case assignment.
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- Email to chambers ?
- Phone
- (210) 472-6550 ext 5016
Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Contact the Courtroom Deputy by phone or email for scheduling matters.
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- Phone to chambers ?
- Phone
- (210) 472-6550 ext 5016
Yes, you may contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016.
Summary: Attorneys may contact the Courtroom Deputy to inquire about the status of motions.
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- Email to chambers ?
- Phone
- (210) 472-6550 ext 5016
Please contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov to arrange equipment testing and setup.
Summary: Contact Courtroom Deputy to arrange equipment testing and setup.
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- Email to chambers ?
- Phone
- (210) 472-6550 ext 5016
Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov. If further assistance is needed she will provide you with the appropriate contact information.
Summary: The court prefers contact via email or phone to the Courtroom Deputy.
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- Email to chambers ?
- Phone
- (210) 472-6550 ext 5016
Yes, you may contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Status inquiries for criminal cases are permitted via phone or email to the Courtroom Deputy.
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- Phone
- (210) 472-6550 ext 5016
In certain circumstances. Please contact Priscilla Springs at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016 or at priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov. The requesting party must advise why a telephone conference is being requested. If approved by the Court the courtroom deputy will arrange the telephone conference with parties.
Summary: Telephone conferences arranged through courtroom deputy Priscilla Springs by phone or email; requesting party must state reason.
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Yes, you may contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Contact Priscilla Springs for status of motions in criminal cases.
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Pleas are routinely referred to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. Motions to withdraw counsel or substitution of counsel may be referred to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. The Court may refer various other criminal matters to a Magistrate Judge on a case by case basis.
Summary: Pleas and counsel motions routinely referred to Magistrate Judge; other matters referred case-by-case.
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An attorney may address a procedural question that cannot be answered by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Local Rules, or the Judge's Scheduling Order to the Courtroom Deputy. If the Courtroom Deputy is unable to answer your question you may be transferred to a Law Clerk. Please do not call the Judge's staff to inquire about substantive issues.
Summary: Procedural questions may be directed to the Courtroom Deputy (potentially transferred to a Law Clerk); substantive inquiries are prohibited.
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Fax: (915) 534-6881.
Summary: The court may be contacted via fax at (915) 534-6881.
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- Phone
- (915) 534-6744
Telephone: (915) 534-6744.
Summary: For emergencies, contact the court via telephone at (915) 534-6744.
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3. May the court be contacted by e-mail or fax? If so, what is the address or number? Fax: (915) 534-6881.
Summary: The court may be contacted via fax at (915) 534-6881.
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It depends. Contact the law clerk responsible for the case when the issue arises.
Summary: To arrange telephone conferences for motions or other matters, contact the case's law clerk; allowance is discretionary.
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Fax: (915) 534-6881.
Summary: Court fax number provided for contact.
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- Phone to chambers ?
- Phone
- (915) 534-6744
Telephone: (915) 534-6744.
Summary: Court emergency phone number provided.
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- Email to chambers ?
The law clerk handling the case.
Summary: Contact law clerk for scheduling matters.
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Yes. The law clerks may be contacted for the purposes of preparing for trial and/or coordinating urgent matters that require the Court’s immediate attention.
Summary: Law clerks may be contacted for trial prep and urgent matters.
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Contact the respective law clerk.
Summary: Notify law clerk when contested motion is resolved.
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Cases are referred to U.S. Magistrates to determine eligibility and assignment of Court appointed Counsel.
Summary: Court appointments for indigents are handled by U.S. Magistrates.
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- Phone to chambers ?
Contact the Courtroom Deputy.
Summary: Contact Courtroom Deputy when criminal contested motion is resolved.
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Coordinate the Motion with the Courtroom Deputy.
Summary: Coordinate motions to suppress with the Courtroom Deputy.
How may parties contact Western District of Texas?
The rule addresses email communications with Judge Ernest Gonzalez's clerk. When filing any of the specified documents, the parties must email a Word version to the Court's law clerks.
Magistrate Judge Dan MacLemore: Routine written communications to the Court are accepted with copies to all counsel, but must not address the merits except for information about informal discovery disputes when expressly directed by the Court.
Judge Jason Pulliam: Do not contact the Judge’s law clerks directly.
261 more rules answer this question in the list above.
Related categories
Back to all rules for this courtPage & Word Limits
Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge.
Courtesy Copy Requirements
When and how to deliver courtesy copies to chambers, including triggers, timing, and formatting.
Electronic Filing Rules
Electronic filing requirements, permitted filing channels, EFSP portals, and exceptions.
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Filing cutoffs, deemed-filed rules, rejection handling, cure periods, and outage procedures.