Local Rule L.R. 83-2.5: Communications with the Judge
C.D. Cal. — Attorney rule
L.R. 83-2.5 Communications with the Judge. Attorneys or parties to any action or proceeding shall refrain from writing letters to the judge, sending e-mail messages to the judge, making telephone calls to chambers, or otherwise communicating with a judge in a pending matter unless opposing counsel is present. All matters must be called to a judge's attention by appropriate application or motion filed in compliance with these Local Rules.