JUDGE SHAH WILL NOT BE HEARING MOTIONS THE WEEKS OF 12/23/24 AND 12/30/24.
PLEASE NOTE: emailing
susan_mcclintic@ilnd.uscourts.gov is the most efficient way to contact Judge Shah's chambers. Any
questions about Judge Shah's practices or cases should be directed to
susan_mcclintic@ilnd.uscourts.gov.
MOTIONS POLICY:
Judge Shah hears motions on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; Civil Case motions are heard at 9:45
a.m., Criminal Case motions are heard at 10:15 a.m. All motions must be noticed for presentment no later than
three business days before the hearing.
Parties should expect to appear in person unless the court advises otherwise. Any request to appear by
telephone must be made to susan_mcclintic@ilnd.uscourts.gov no later than 24 hours
prior to the motion hearing.
Motions that are agreed or unopposed must include “agreed” or “unopposed” in the
title of the motion.
COURTESY COPY POLICY:
Judge Shah does NOT accept courtesy copies of
court filings.
The information on this and linked pages contains important information about my pretrial case management procedures. Please take the time to read it carefully.
These policies and rules have been designed to facilitate the prompt, efficient and equitable disposition of civil cases on my docket. The success of this court's trial procedures depends on your willingness to familiarize yourself with these materials and to act accordingly. Counsel will be expected to fully explain to the court any failure to comply with the court's pretrial procedures.
