Protocol and Practice of Persons Appearing in the Court of Judge Adele Ponce

Specific Comments or Advice for Litigants

Specific Requirements or Preferences

For remote hearings, attorneys are to appear by video, whenever possible.  
 
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Please be prompt. Please be mindful of the time set for the hearing and be as brief as possible to allow all parties to be heard.  
 
The calendar will be conducted virtually unless otherwise ordered.  

Pre-Trial Practice and Management Issues

Motion Practice

Exhibits are to be electronically filed.  
 
All motions need to be submitted with a proposed order, when applicable, in WORD format. Do not use strikethrough format for the Orders - they should be in final format. Please provide the position of all parties in your Motion/s.  
 

Trial Practice and Protocol

Trial Schedule

Monday-Thursday 9:30am-4:30pm  
No Trials on Friday  
Lunch 12:00pm-1:30pm  

Trial Practice and Procedure

All Trials are in-person; however, the court will consider any request for a remote appearance or a virtual hearing.  
 
Remote Hearings:  
 
Video appearances are required for all attorneys. The Court understands from time to time; attorneys may need to appear without video.  
 
 

Courtroom Etiquette

Parties who appear virtually or in person are expected to be dressed appropriately for court. No hats are allowed in the courtroom. No food or gum chewing is allowed in person and virtually.  
 
Parties are prohibited from recording by audio or video any virtual or in person hearing.  
 
Everyone is expected to be respectful and professional to staff members, parties, witnesses and opposing counsel.