United States District Court, Central District of California
FAQs about Judges' Procedures and Schedules

Last Updated: 06/22/2009

Name:Title:Court RoomLocation:
Hon. Patrick J. WalshMagistrate Judge827ALos Angeles - Spring Street
Courtroom Deputy Clerk:Telephone:
Isabel Martinez213-894-8958


The best way to contact the judge's courtroom deputy clerk is by calling (213) 894-8958; if the clerk does not answer the phone, be sure to leave a voice-mail message.

Hon. Patrick J. Walsh
Court Clerk: Isabel Martinez		Courtroom No.: 827A
Telephone: (213) 894-8958

  1. Civil motions are heard on: Thursdays, Time: 11:00 a.m.
    Criminal motions are heard on: As scheduled.
    (If Thurs. is a holiday, next motion date is the following Thursday.)
    It is not necessary to clear a motion date with the court clerk prior to filing the motion.

  2. Discovery motions are to be calendared before the magistrate judge after checking if the assigned district judge has a blanket referral policy. Strict Compliance with Local Rule 37 is required.

  3. Are tentative rulings issued? As appropriate.

  4. Mandatory chambers copies:
    1. Mandatory chambers copies of criminal e-filed documents are to be delivered to criminal duty chambers, 3rd Floor, Roybal.
    2. Regular filings are to be delivered to courtesy copy box outside chambers, 8th Floor, Spring String Courthouse.

  5. Procedures for filing an ex parte application: Must comply with local rules, obtain opposing side’s position and phone number.

  6. To request a continuance of any scheduled court proceeding: Submit stipulation no less than 3 business days before hearing.

  7. Are counsel allowed to contact the judge's law clerk or secretary? Do not contact the secretary. Counsel may contact the law clerk, but they are not allowed to discuss the merits of the case.

  8. Inquiries regarding the status of a motion, stipulation or proposed order: Contact the CRD.

  9. Calendar conflicts: (Procedures for attorneys to follow if they have a calendar conflict) Contact opposing counsel then CRD.

  10. Procedures for bringing electronic equipment into the courtroom: Contact the CRD.

  11. To order an audio tape or transcript: Contact the CRD.

  12. Questions regarding law clerk/extern positions: Submit letter, resume, and writing sample to chambers.

  13. Trial preparation:
    1. Court hours: Tuesday (or Monday) - Friday - 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
      Break - 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. & 3:15 - 3:30 p.m.
      Lunch - 12 - 1:30 p.m.
    2. Exhibit preparation: Original Exhibits + 4 copies (1 for judge, 1 for opposing counsel, 1 for themselves, 1 extra); 3 copies of exhibit list/witness list on the first day of trial
      Submit copies of all exhibits (both sides) except for exhibits used for impeachment/cross examination.
    3. Jury instructions (form, when they're to be submitted, whether counsel need to submit general or substantiative instructions or both) general 7 days before trial on computer disc to CRD.
    4. Verdict forms - Follow local rules.
    5. Other

  14. Procedures for obtaining the services of an interpreter on a civil case - Call Interpreter’s Office

  15. Other information: Parties are required to read and follow local rules. No sidebars are allowed.