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 Clerkâs 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.floridabar.org