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Home Northern California District Court Logo
United States District Court
Northern District of California
  • Honorable Richard Seeborg, Chief District Judge
  • Mark B. Busby, Clerk of Court

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  • About the Court

    General information about the Northern California District Court

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    1. Working for the Court
    2. List of Judges
    3. Visitors with Special Needs
    4. Press/Media Resources

    About the Court

    • Clerk's Office The Clerk's Office is the administrative arm of the court

      Clerk's Office

      • Civil Docketing Assignments
      • Criminal Docketing Assignments
      • Finance
      • Delivery Information
      • Procurement
      • Emergency Response & Continuity of Court Operations How we deal with the unexpected
    • Contact Us List of ways to get in contact with the court
    • Locations & Hours Our court operates out of four Northern California locations

      Locations & Hours

      • San Francisco
      • Oakland
      • San Jose
      • Eureka-McKinleyville
      • Visitors with Disabilities & Special Needs
      • Court Holidays A list of all the days the Court will be recessed for holiday
    • Jurisdiction Map This shows the counties within the Northern District
    • Court Programs & Services Learn about court programs and services to help provide fair and impartial justice

      Court Programs & Services

      • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) ADR is an informal, non-binding process to aid in settling/streamlining litigation
      • Cameras in the Courtroom
      • Community Outreach Some of the many ways in which the Court engages with the Community
      • Court Reporters
      • Interpreters
      • Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) Information about Cases that span multiple Court Districts
      • Naturalization
      • Ombudsperson Program
      • Petty Offense Docket / Traffic Tickets
      • Problem Solving Courts and Programs
    • Human Resources Recruiting, hiring and retaining outstanding people to provide quality service to our community.

      Human Resources

      • Working for the Federal Judiciary
      • Clerk's Office Careers Current opportunities and more about working with the court
      • Chambers Staff Employment
      • Your Employee Rights and How to Report Wrongful Conduct
    • Media Resources Information and guidelines for media professionals covering court cases and reporting on the court
    • Northern District History Read more about this Court's storied history here

      Northern District History

      • Article III Judges of the Northern District
      • Northern District Historical Society
  • Judges

    The Judges of the Northern District of California work to ensure equal justice under the law

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    Judges

    • Our Judges A list of all the Judges in the Northern California District
    • Judges' Weekly Calendars Details on the upcoming schedules of each of our Judges
    • Standing Orders The Standing Orders of all of our Judges
    • Duty Schedules See who the District and Magistrate Duty Judges are this month
    • Courtroom Technology Information about the technical capabilities of each courtroom
    • Remote Access to Court Proceedings How to access live and recorded video of Court Proceedings

      Remote Access to Court Proceedings

      • Participating in Court Proceedings via Zoom
      • Upcoming Zoom Hearings
      • Public Hearing Zoom Links
    • Judicial Misconduct or Disability Complaints How and when a complaint alleging a Judge has committed misconduct or has a disability may be filed
  • Cases & e-Filing

    Cases may be managed using PACER, CM/ECF, or by visiting the courthouse where the case was filed.

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    Cases & e-Filing

    • Newly Filed Cases A searchable list of Cases that have been recently filed

      Newly Filed Cases

      • Cases of Interest Information on Cases that may be of interest to the Public
    • Newly Filed Case Documents Access documents filed in Cases before the Court recently
    • Opening A New Civil Case Information and procedures for creating a new Civil case

      Opening A New Civil Case

      • Case Opening Documents to be Served on Opposing Counsel
    • CM/ECF Information CM/ECF is the electronic filing system used by the federal courts in the United States

      CM/ECF Information

      • Setting Up Your CM/ECF Account
      • Managing Your CM/ECF Account
      • Preparing Your CM/ECF Filing
      • E-Filing Case Documents
      • CM/ECF Registration Status
      • CM/ECF Support & Troubleshooting
    • Procedural Guidance for Class Action Settlements For those needing assistance in settling Class Actions
    • Obtaining Information about Cases View documents online, get copies/transcripts, and sign up for email notifications

      Obtaining Information about Cases

      • Obtaining Copies of Court Documents
      • Transcripts/Court Reporters
      • Digital Audio Recordings
      • Self Registration Instructions for Special Mailing Groups
      • Existing Case Information FAQs
  • Rules, Forms, & Fees

    Links to the local rules of practice and procedures, forms, and fees.

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    1. Local Rules

    Rules, Forms, & Fees

    • Local Rules The Local Rules of practice/procedure

      Local Rules

      • Civil Local Rules
      • Criminal Local Rules
      • Patent Local Rules
      • ADR Local Rules
      • Habeas Corpus Local Rules
      • Admiralty & Maritime Local Rules
      • Local Rules Attorney Advisory Committees
    • Forms A sortable, filterable list of form documents for court procedures
    • General Orders Generally applicable Orders issued by the Courts

      General Orders

      • Abrogated General Orders
    • Miscellaneous Orders Other Orders issued by the Courts
    • Northern District Guidelines Information to assist attorneys practicing before the Court

      Northern District Guidelines

      • Attorney Practice Resources
      • E-Discovery (ESI) Guidelines
      • Procedural Guidance for Class Action Settlements
    • Court Fee Schedule Details on the fees for filing, attorney admission, documents/copies, and more
    • Federal Rules The Federal Rules, along with our Local Rules, determine how the Court operates
  • Attorneys

    Information for attorneys practicing in our courts

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    1. CJA Billing Rates
    2. Bar Membership Status
    3. Pro Hac Vice Appearance

    Attorneys

    • Admission & Bar Membership Information for Attorneys wishing to practice in our Court

      Admission & Bar Membership

      • Attorney Bar Membership Status
    • CM/ECF Information CM/ECF is the electronic filing system used by the federal courts in the United States
    • Attorney Practice Resources Materials, procedures, and guidelines to assist attorneys practicing in the Northern District
    • Courtroom Technology Information about the technical capabilities of each courtroom
    • Criminal Justice Act (CJA) For attorneys participating in the CJA program

      Criminal Justice Act (CJA)

      • Billing Increment Chart
    • Pro Bono Opportunities For attorneys interested in serving Pro Bono
  • Jurors

    Jury service is an important civic duty to protect right and liberties.

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    1. Jury Questionnaire
    2. Locations/Parking
    3. Beware of Juror Scams
    4. FAQs

    Jurors

    • Contact the Jury Office Information on how to reach the Jury Supervisior and Staff
    • Juror FAQs A compilation of questions frequently asked by Jurors
    • Reporting Instructions & Proof of Service How to get your reporting instructions and proof of jury service
    • Responding to Your Jury Summons How to respond when you have been summoned to jury duty
    • How Prospective Jurors Are Selected Details on the process the Court uses to select jurors
    • Juror Scams​ People are being targeted by scams threatening prosecution for failing to comply with jury service
  • Representing Yourself

    Information for those representing themselves before the court.

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    1. Forms
    2. Local Rules
    3. Legal Help - SF/OAK
    4. Legal Help - SJ

    Representing Yourself

    • Pro Se Handbook A comprehensive guide to court procedures and documents
    • Legal Help Center Templates & Packets Resources for self-represented persons
    • The JDC Legal Help Center (SF/Oak) Get legal assistance for cases being heard in San Francisco & Oakland
    • The Federal Pro Se Program (SJ) Get legal assistance for cases being heard in San Jose
    • Finding a Lawyer Everyone coming before the Court is encouraged to have representation
    • Tips for Pro Se Filers A collection of helpful tips for self-represented parties
    • Web Resources for Prisoners Links and other information specifically for incarcerated persons
    • Privacy Protections Under the Federal Rules Understand your privacy rights in the Court
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  • Clerk's Office
    • Civil Docketing Assignments
    • Criminal Docketing Assignments
    • Finance
      • Unclaimed Funds Ledger
      • Paying Criminal Debt, Civil and Criminal Cash Bonds, and Other Payments Using Pay.gov
      • Finance FAQs
    • Delivery Information
    • Procurement
    • Emergency Response & Continuity of Court Operations
  • Contact Us
  • Locations & Hours
    • San Francisco
    • Oakland
    • San Jose
    • Eureka-McKinleyville
    • Visitors with Disabilities & Special Needs
    • Court Holidays
  • Jurisdiction Map
  • Court Programs & Services
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
      • ADR Unit Contacts
      • ADR Director Biography
      • ADR Magistrate Judge
      • ADR Handbook
      • ADR Forms
      • Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE)
      • Arbitration
      • Mediation
      • Settlement Conferences
      • ADR Phone Conferences
      • Answers to Common ADR Procedural Questions
      • Serving as a Neutral
      • Applying to Become a Neutral with the Northern District
      • Directory of Neutral Profiles
      • ADR Testimonials and Awards
    • Cameras in the Courtroom
    • Community Outreach
    • Court Reporters
    • Interpreters
    • Multidistrict Litigation (MDL)
    • Naturalization
    • Ombudsperson Program
    • Petty Offense Docket / Traffic Tickets
    • Problem Solving Courts and Programs
  • Human Resources
    • Working for the Federal Judiciary
    • Clerk's Office Careers
      • CJA Financial Specialist
      • Courtroom Deputy to Judge Freeman
      • Intake/Docket Clerk
    • Chambers Staff Employment
      • Temporary Pro Se Law Clerk
    • Your Employee Rights and How to Report Wrongful Conduct
  • Media Resources
  • Northern District History
    • Article III Judges of the Northern District
    • Northern District Historical Society
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News and Announcements

News & Announcments

  • October 3, 2025

    Local Rules Amendments to 3-12 & 3-15

  • September 24, 2025

    Sealed Document Access

  • September 22, 2025

    U.S. Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi Reappointment

  • September 8, 2025

    Invitation for Public Comment for Reappointment of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Hannah L. Blumenstiel

  • September 8, 2025

    Important Notice for Individuals Attempting to Pay a U.S. District Court Violation Notice On-line

  • September 3, 2025

    Court Appoints Ajay S. Krishnan for Magistrate Judgeship

  • August 22, 2025

    Seeking Public Comment on Proposed Changes to Civil Local Rules 3-12 and 3-15

  • August 1, 2025

    U.S. Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler Reappointment Confirmed

  • June 11, 2025

    2025 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Winners Announced

  • June 5, 2025

    U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert Illman Reappointment Confirmed

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