Recording is strictly prohibited. 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 appropriate.
All appearances shall be in person in Courtroom 5B.
Effective immediately, the Court will no longer accept requests for remote appearances on any matters, including scheduling conferences. Counsel are directed to appear in person.
Posting for Judicial Externs: The Honorable Hernán D. Vera, United States District Judge for the Central District of California, invites applications for judicial externs for the Spring, Summer, and Fall terms. Judicial externs will gain significant experience in researching legal questions and writing bench memoranda. They will also have opportunities to observe hearings and assist in trial preparation.
Applications for Spring Externships are due by November 15, applications for Summer Externships are due by January 1, and applications for Fall Externships are due by June 1. All externships are in person. Applications should be sent to HDV_Applications@cacd.uscourts.gov in the form of a single PDF that includes: (a) a cover letter; (b) resume; (c) 10-page writing sample; (d) a law school transcript; and (e) contact information for two references. Applicants should indicate in the email subject line that they are applying for an externship position. Hard copy applications submitted by mail will not be considered. Please do not email or call regarding the status of your application. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly by Chambers.
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Scheduling Motions: It is NOT necessary to reserve or clear a motion date in advance with the Courtroom Deputy. Please refer to the “Closed Motion Dates” section of this website to determine the hearing dates that have already been closed. If a motion is scheduled for a date that is closed or becomes unavailable, the Court will issue an order continuing the motion to a later date.
Discovery: All discovery-related disputes have been referred to and will be heard by an assigned Magistrate Judge. All discovery motions and proposed protective orders must be filed directly with that assigned judge. To ensure proper routing, the caption of all discovery-related documents must include the words, “DISCOVERY MATTER”. Please do not deliver any courtesy copies of discovery motions to the chambers of Judge Vera.
Rule 56 Motions: Rule 56 motions heard in this Court will be governed by different filing requirements and briefing schedules set forth in the Civil Standing Order attached below.
Settlement: When a motion is calendared or under submission, counsel are required to inform the Court promptly of any finalized or imminent settlement that may render the motion moot.
Civility: Civility and professionalism are required at all times. This includes all written submissions to the Court, all personal communications and interactions among counsel and parties in the litigation, and all conduct in the courtroom.
Tentative Rulings: The Court is not issuing tentative rulings at this time.
","sortOrder":2,"position":"Center"},{"title":"Judge's Procedures","content":"Electronic Filings: Counsel shall e-file all civil and criminal and civil filings pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(d)(3) and Local Rule 5-4. All non-signature items shall be e-filed in PDF format. All proposed signature items shall be e-filed as an attachment to the main document in PDF format. All proposed signature items shall be e-mailed to the chambers e-mail address at hdv_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov in WORD format. ONLY proposed order signature items should be emailed to the chambers' e-mail address. Do not e-mail other associated documents, and do not use this e-mail address for communication with the Court or the Clerk.
Ex Parte Applications: Ex parte applications are solely for extraordinary relief and are rarely granted. See Mission Power Eng’g Co. v. Cont’l Cas. Co., 883 F. Supp. 488 (C.D. Cal. 1995). All ex parte applications must be sent in PDF version to hdv_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov along with a WORD version of the proposed order. Both the e-mail to the Court and the application should advise whether opposing counsel will be filing an opposition. Ex parte applications that fail to conform to Local Rule 7-19, including a statement of opposing counsel’s position, will not be considered, except on a specific showing of good cause.
Counsel for the applicant must provide advance notice of the application by telephone and email to all other parties. In addition to the information required by Local Rule 7-19.1, the notice must advise the other parties of the anticipated deadline to oppose the application. The applicant must serve the application by facsimile, email, or personal service, even if electronic service is effected under Local Rule 5-3.2.1.
Oppositions to ex parte applications must be filed within 24 hours of the filing of the application, subject to Rule 6(a)(2). If an opposing party does not intend to oppose the ex parte application, counsel must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by email as soon as possible. Oral argument on ex parte applications will not be calendared, except by the Court.
Interpreters and Transcripts: It is the responsibility of counsel, in a civil case, to arrange for the services of an interpreter. The Interpreter's Office can be reached at (213) 894-4599. For general information on how to order a transcript of any reported or digitally recorded proceeding, contact (213) 894-3015 or visit www.cacd.uscourts.gov/court-reporting-services/court-reporterrecorder-transcripts. To determine the court reporter/recorder for a particular proceeding, visit www.cacd.uscourts.gov, Clerk Services, Court Reporting Services, Court Reporter Schedule and select \"by Date\". Once you have determined the correct court reporter/recorder for the desired proceeding, select \"Court Reporter Phone and Email List\" for contact information.
Pro Se Litigants (aka Self-Represented Parties): Public Counsel runs a free Federal Pro Se Clinic where pro se litigants can get information and guidance. The Clinic is located at the Roybal Federal Building and Courthouse, 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. The Federal Pro Se Clinic in Los Angeles operates by appointment only. You may schedule an appointment either by calling the Clinic or by submitting an on-line request for services. You can call the Clinic at (213) 385-2977, ex. 270 or you can submit an on-line request by going to the following website: http://prose.cacd.uscourts.gov/los-angeles.
Media Requests: All requests from the media should be directed to the Court's Communication Specialist at (213) 894-7987. The Courtroom Deputy Clerk will not return calls from the media or answer questions from the media. The media are directed to check the Court's electronic record at www.cacd.uscourts.gov, Newsworthy, as well as the docket sheet on PACER for current information.
Under Seal Filings: Parties shall make every effort to limit the number and volume of under seal filings. In most circumstances, parties should seek to file under seal only the specific portions of exhibits or documents for which there is a valid basis for filing under seal. Requests to file memoranda of points and authorities under seal are disfavored.
Pursuant to Local Rule 79-5.2.2, except in sealed civil cases, no document may be filed under seal without prior approval by the Court. When seeking the Court’s approval for an under-seal filing, the submitting party shall comply with the procedures established in Local Rule 79-5.2.2(a). Because documents filed under seal are only visible on CM/ECF or Pacer to Court personnel and the party that filed the document, a party electronically filing a document under seal may not rely on the Court’s CM/ECF System to effect service as provided in Local Rule 5-3.2.1. Therefore, documents filed electronically under seal must be served in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5. Additionally, at the time of filing, the documents filed electronically under seal must be accompanied either by a Proof of Service in the form required by Local Rule 5-3.1.2 or a declaration explaining why service is not required.
The submission of documents for in camera review is governed by Local Rule 79-6.
","sortOrder":3,"position":"Center"},{"title":"Mandatory Chambers Copies","content":"The Court requires chambers copies of all e-filed motion-related documents (i.e., moving papers, oppositions and replies), as well as all associated exhibits. The Court no longer requires chambers copies for any other e-filed documents. Chambers copies should be delivered to Judge Vera’s chambers copy box located outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse (350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California 90012). Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by no later than noon on the following business day after filing, and shall be “binder ready” (i.e., three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs or staples, and with any exhibits tabbed). Additionally, for motions for summary judgment only, parties should submit two paper copies of all Motion for Summary Judgment filings to Judge Vera’s mailbox on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse. Pro se parties are exempt from this requirement. Excel files prepared in support of motions for attorneys’ fees and proposed orders in Word format should be submitted to the Court’s chambers email address at HDV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.","sortOrder":4,"position":"Left"}]},"dailyCalendars":[{"date":"2026-10-26","calendar":{"id":"08d5fb2b-d711-479d-01f2-08df2f8299b4","fileName":null,"fileType":null,"isCrBenchDuty":false,"isCrDocDuty":false,"isCvDuty":false,"isCvb":false}},{"date":"2026-10-27","calendar":null}],"motionCalendars":{"calendars":[{"date":"2026-10-29","cv":"Closed","cr":null},{"date":"2026-11-05","cv":"Closed","cr":null},{"date":"2026-11-12","cv":"Closed","cr":null},{"date":"2026-11-19","cv":"Closed","cr":null},{"date":"2026-11-26","cv":"Closed","cr":null}],"hasMore":true,"nextStartDate":"2026-11-27"}}