Honorable Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong
Printer-friendly versionUnited States Courthouse, 350 West First Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, Courtroom 8B, 8th Floor
ALL HEARINGS SHALL PROCEED IN-PERSON, UNLESS A REQUEST FOR ZOOM IS E-FILED BY THE PARTIES AND GRANTED BY THE COURT. THE LINK BELOW MAY BE USED ONLY IF ORDERED BY THE COURT.
ANY REQUEST FOR A REMOTE ZOOM APPEARANCE MUST BE MADE BY THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE HEARING AND MUST INDICATE THAT COUNSEL HAS MET AND CONFERRED WITH OPPOSING COUNSEL CONSISTENT WITH LOCAL RULE 7-3.
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Recording, copying, photographing and rebroadcasting of court proceedings is prohibited by federal law. A violation of this prohibition may result in sanctions, including suspension of your license to practice before this court, referral to the state bar, denial of the right to appear by video or telephonically at future proceedings, criminal prosecution, contempt, denial of admission to future hearings, and any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court.
CALENDAR:
- Civil Final Pretrial Conferences are heard on Wednesdays, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
- Criminal Sentencings are heard on Wednesdays, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
- Civil Motions, Status Conferences, and Scheduling Conferences are heard on Thursdays, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
- Criminal matters are heard on Thursdays, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
- If Thursday is a national holiday, motions will be heard on the following Thursday.
- It is NOT necessary to clear a motion date with the Courtroom Deputy (CRD) prior to filing the motion, except for motions for summary judgment and preliminary injunction. For these two motions, contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk via the Court’s chambers email address at MEMF_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov to reserve a hearing date.
- Closed Wednesday and Thursday dates can be found on the right side of the webpage under Motion Calendar. Please note that Wednesdays and Thursdays not listed are open dates.
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
Counsel must review and comply with the Court’s relevant Civil or Criminal Standing Order as well as the other applicable standard case orders and required templates -- which provide additional information and requirements and are found in the next section below (Orders & Additional Documents).
COMMUNICATIONS WITH CHAMBERS:
Counsel must NOT attempt to contact the Court or chambers staff by email, telephone, or by any other ex parte means. Counsel may, for appropriate matters only, contact the Courtroom Deputy via the Court’s chambers email at MEMF_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Any communication with chambers should be directed to this email address. All emails to chambers should include the case name and number in the subject line. Counsel must not contact the Courtroom Deputy regarding the status of any matter before the Court. Calls or emails regarding the status of submitted motions, stipulations, or proposed orders will not be returned. Counsel may determine the status of any submitted motion, stipulation, or proposed order by accessing the docket sheet through PACER, which can be accessed via the Central District of California website. Counsel must include on all papers their email address, telephone number, and fax number to facilitate communication with the Courtroom Deputy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Media: All requests from the media should be directed to Kevin Reddick at (213) 894-0222. The Courtroom Deputy Clerk will not respond to media inquiries. The media are directed to review the court’s electronic record at www.cacd.uscourts.gov, the Newsworthy page on the Central District of California court website, as well as the docket on PACER for current case information.
- INTERPRETER SERVICES: Counsel in civil actions are responsible for arranging for the services of an interpreter. The Interpreter’s Office may be reached at (213) 894-4599.
- EXTERN POSITIONS: See posting below.