NOTE: Judge Gottschall will not be sitting on the following dates: June 19, & 21, 2019; July 3 & 5, 2019. Chambers will be closed Monday, August 19 through and including Monday, September 2, 2019.
Civil and criminal motions are heard on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 AM. Judge Gottschall requires a three day prior notice for all motions. Please refer to Judge Gottschall's case management packet for specific filing details.
The district court’s Local Rule 5.2(f) states that each pleading filed electronically must be accompanied by a paper copy provided for the judge within one business day. Courtesy copies are to delivered to Judge Gottschall's Deputy Clerk's office, Room 2332-A. Failure to comply with LR 5.2(f) will result in the imposition of a $200.00 fine payable to the Clerk of the Court. Courtesy copies are to be properly stapled or bound (clips or clamps are not acceptable) and any exhibits must be tabbed. Copies not in compliance will be returned.
The court rarely hears oral argument on civil motions. However, in order to provide opportunities for professional development, parties should be sure to point out, in any request for oral argument, that if argument is allowed, it will be presented by a recent law school graduate.
Judge Gottschall does not participate in the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Project.
