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To: scion who wrote (1511)5/15/2007 10:41:25 AM
From: scion  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1681
 
Marcia G. Cooke
U.S. District Judge

The following information has been secured by voluntary questionnaire from the judiciary. This information is not binding on any judge or court official and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes.

Location of Chambers: 301 North Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33128
Phone Number: 305-523-5150
Assigned Courtroom: 6th Floor Courtroom

1. STAFF:
Scheduling Assistant/Secretary: Tamara "Tammy" McIntyre
Phone: 305-523-5255

Courtroom Deputy: Ivan Marchena
Phone: 305-523-5155

Court Reporter: Robin Dispenzieri
Phone: 305-523-5258

Docket Clerk: Lorraine Sandelin
Phone: 205-523-5255

Law Clerks:

(1) Edrei G. Swanson (even numbered)
Term Ending: July, 2006
Law School: Howard University School of Law

(2) Martin W. Sybblis (odd numbered)
Term Ending: August, 2005
Law School: University of Michigan School of Law

Policy regarding communication with staff [i.e., Do you permit counsel to contact assigned law clerks?]:
Yes_X_No___ Regarding procedural matters.

Is it appropriate to telephone Chambers regarding questions of procedure on pending matters?
Yes_X_No___ Counsel may generally communicate with the law clerks, however, no inquiries regarding the status of pending motions may be made, unless the motion has been pending for longer than 90 days.

Is it appropriate to telephone, (your assigned docketing clerk or deputy clerk at the Clerk’s office), Chambers regarding the status of pending matters?
Yes___ No_X_

[...]

6. OTHER QUESTIONS:

What are your "pet peeves" for the information of the lawyers appearing before you?

Inappropriate communication with the law clerks and chambers staff.

What, if any, other observations or suggestions do you have for members of the Bar appearing before you?

Please keep abreast with the Local Rules as they are updated (they can be found on the Court's website), and visit the Court's website at www.flsd.uscourts.gov, for other information which may answer questions that are often directed to chambers.

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