All local rules for N.D. Cal., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
Permitted only if statute, Federal Rule, local rule, or standing order authorizes; cite authority in motion Civ. L.R. 7-10 ↗
25 pages maximum (motion must be in one document not exceeding 25 pages) Civ. L.R. 7-2(b) ↗
25 pages maximum Civ. L.R. 7-4(b) ↗
15 pages maximum Civ. L.R. 7-4(b) ↗
Briefs or Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of, or in opposition to, any motions filed in an action must be typed on 28-line, double-spaced pleading paper and, except for summary judgment motions, may not exceed 15 pages in length, exclusive of title pages, indexes of cases, table of contents, exhibits, affidavits and summaries of argument, if required.
35 days after filing (FRCP 6(d) mail-service extension expressly excluded) Civ. L.R. 7-2(a) ↗
Judge's individual law and motion calendar; no district-wide standard hearing day Civ. L.R. 7-2(a) ↗
Civil law and motion calendar is generally conducted on Fridays at 10:00 a.m.
PDF attached to motion; Word format emailed to assigned judge's chambers address Civ. L.R. 5-1(f) ↗
Counsel shall submit a proposed form of order with all motion and opposition papers.
Court may decide without oral argument or by telephone at judge's discretion Civ. L.R. 7-1(b) ↗
Magistrate judges authorized for all non-dispositive pretrial matters including discovery Civ. L.R. 72-1 ↗