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Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo
Lawrence J. Vilardo
United States District Judge
Robert H. Jackson United States Courthouse
2 Niagara Square
Buffalo, New York 14202
Telephone: (716) 551-1620
Fax: (716) 551-1625
Staff Information
Courtroom Deputy Clerk:
Colleen M. Demma
Court Reporter:
Laurel Tubbs
Law Clerks:
Rebecca F. Izzo
Zachary Mitchell
Laura Stelianou
Daisy D. Corona
Judge Tabs
Criminal
Criminal:
Consistent with Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 32(e)(3) as interpreted by
United States v. McIlwain
, 931 F.3d 1176 (D.C. Cir. 2019), unless there is a compelling reason not to disclose the sealed sentencing recommendation prepared by the United States Probation Officer, all such recommendations shall be disclosed to all counsel of record two week prior to the scheduled sentencing date.
Motions
Motions:
The Court requests that courtesy copies of motion papers over 50 pages be provided to Chambers.
Counsel should refer to the Local Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure regarding briefing schedules (see Local Rule of Civil Procedure 7(b) and Local Rule of Criminal Procedure 12(b)).
Unless the Court previously provided a date, notices of motion should not contain return dates. Sur-replies will not be accepted unless ordered by the Court.
The Court will schedule oral argument if necessary. Parties requesting oral argument should so state in their notice of motion or responding papers.
Admission ceremonies usually are held on the first Monday of each month, subject to changes in the court calendar.
Adjournments and Enlargements of Time
Adjournments and Enlargements of Time:
A schedule may be modified only for good cause and with the Court’s consent.
Counsel may submit letter requests for an adjournment or extension of time only if the request is made at least five days before the deadline and only with the consent of opposing counsel. Otherwise, a motion for an adjournment or extension of time must be filed with the Court.
Junior Lawyers
Opportunities for More Junior Lawyers:
The participation of relatively inexperienced attorneys in all court proceedings—including conferences, oral arguments, hearings, and trials—is strongly encouraged.
Of course, any attorney who appears in court should have the authority and experience necessary for the proceeding. For example, an attorney attending a scheduling conference should have the authority to commit his or her client to a schedule and should be prepared to address other matters likely to arise, such as whether the Court should schedule a settlement conference before the assigned Magistrate Judge. And when a relatively inexperienced attorney needs supervision at a court proceeding to ensure that the client is represented competently, a supervising attorney should be present.
But the Court will permit—and encourages—relatively inexperienced attorneys to handle or participate in proceedings on their own or supervised by more experienced attorneys, as appropriate. Toward that end, the Court will permit split arguments, with both a relatively inexperienced attorney and a more experienced attorney allowed to speak.
Internship Information for Law Students
Internship Information for Law Students:
Judge Vilardo selects interns for the fall, spring, and summer terms. Interested law students should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript to
[email protected]
. Students in their first year of law school should submit updated transcripts when they receive their fall semester grades. Applicants for summer internship positions are encouraged to apply by mid-January.
District Judges
Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford, Chief Judge
Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo
Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr.
Hon. Meredith A. Vacca
Hon. Charles J. Siragusa
Hon. Richard J. Arcara
Hon. Frank P. Geraci, Jr.
Magistrate Judges
Hon. H. Kenneth Schroeder, Jr.
Hon. Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Hon. Michael J. Roemer
Hon. Mark W. Pedersen
Hon. Colleen D. Holland
Hon. Leslie G. Foschio
Hon. Jonathan W. Feldman
Opinions/Decisions
