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District Judges
Hon. Frank P. Geraci, Jr.
Hon. Frank P. Geraci, Jr.
United States District Judge
U.S. Courthouse
100 State Street
Rochester, New York 14614
Telephone: (585) 613-4090
Fax: (585) 613-4095
Staff Information
Courtroom Deputy Clerk
: Nicole M. Thompson-Williams
Court Reporter
: Judy Ging
Law Clerk
: Elizabeth M. Crimi
Law Clerk
: Marissa Balonon-Rosen
Law Clerk
: Kimberly Kim
Judge Tabs
Motions
Motions:
All motions will be submitted without oral argument unless the Court notifies the parties otherwise.
The Court requests that courtesy copies of all dispositive motions be provided to chambers.
Counsel should refer to Local Rules of Civil Procedures regarding briefing schedules (see Rule 7(b)(2)).
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 (see Rule 16(b)(4)).
Counsel may file letter requests for an adjournment or extension of time with consent by opposing counsel. In the absence of consent by opposing counsel, a motion for adjournment or extension of time must be filed with the Court.
Junior Lawyers
Opportunities for More Junior Lawyers:
The Court strongly encourages litigants to permit more junior members of the litigation team to examine witnesses at trial and hearings, and to appear for oral argument before the Court. Indeed, in those instances where the Court is inclined to rule on the papers, a representation that the argument would be handled by a more junior lawyer will weigh in favor of holding oral argument. In addition, under circumstances where the more junior attorney is permitted to present the argument to the Court, the Court will entertain reasonable requests for the more senior attorney to supplement any argument that is made. The Court believes it is crucial to provide substantive speaking opportunities to young lawyers, and that the benefits of doing so will accrue to all members of the profession and their clients. Thus, the Court encourages all lawyers practicing before it to keep this goal in mind. It is the way one generation will teach the next to try cases and to maintain our district’s reputation for excellence in trial practice.
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
