3 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Laura Shaffer's published division procedures.
Ninth Judicial Circuit — Judge Laura Shaffer's courtroom only (Unified Family). Procedures change without notice; the judge's own published document controls. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
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Unlock free →All such motions must be filed with the clerk & emailed to the JA. 30orange@NinthCircuit.org INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTORNEYS TO SET A HEARING A hearing may not be set until the motion is docketed by the clerk & viewable by the JA.
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Judge Dearing wants courtesy copies of motions and memoranda three days before hearing; anything over 20 pages including attachments is barred from email and must arrive by hand, U.S. Mail, or delivery service.
For motions, memoranda, or case law of 20 pages or more, Judge Wallace requires hard copies inside the Courthouse three to five business days before the hearing — by mail, FedEx, UPS, or hand delivery.
Judge Goodman does not participate in E-Courtesy. Hearing materials over 10 pages must arrive by U.S. mail or courier five days in advance; under 10 pages email is acceptable.