Chamber Procedures for Civil Cases: Magistrate Judge Amanda L. Maxfield
Issued December 8, 2025
Counsel and pro se parties are expected to diligently review and strictly adhere to the
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Local Civil Rules, Electronic Filing Policies and
Procedures Manual, and WDOK General Orders. In addition, unless otherwise ordered by
Judge Maxfield, these procedures apply to all civil matters:
1. Practitioners shall not use footnotes solely for the purpose of citing legal authority.
All case citations, statutes, and other legal authorities must appear in the main body
of the text. Footnotes may be used only for brief explanatory or ancillary material
that would otherwise disrupt the flow of the argument. Improper use of footnotes
may result in the filing being stricken or other appropriate sanctions.
