Judge Andrea Darvas

Information on Frequently asked questions:

Revisions

Information for Individually Calendared Cases Assigned to Judge Darvas:

Requesting/Setting Oral Argument for Motions:

If you are setting a dispositive motion, you must email the bailiff and schedule time on Judge Darvas' calendar.  If you do not have access to email, please call the above number.  Dispositive motions are generally set on Friday mornings (at 45-minute intervals).  Please call to schedule your hearing at least two months before the hearing date you would like to request.  Other types of motions that are granted oral argument are motions for restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, revisions, and class certification hearings.  Please email the bailiff for a hearing date and time.

Most other motions do not require oral argument under the Civil Rules or Local Rules.  If a party would like to request oral argument, the motion should be noted pursuant to the applicable court rules, simply noting in the upper right hand corner "Oral Argument Requested".  After Judge Darvas has considered all briefing (moving papers, responses, and replies), if the Court determines oral argument is appropriate, the bailiff will contact the parties and set a mutually acceptable time for oral argument.

Submitting Papers for Motions with Oral Argument:

For all papers submitted, including caselaw provided to the court, please provide the bench copy on three-hole punched paper.

NO Deliveries Directly to the Courtroom:

Unless arrangements have been made directly with Judge Darvas' bailiff, no deliveries are to be made directly to the courtroom.  All deliveries should be made to the judges' mailroom, Room C-203.

Pretrial Requirements:

Pursuant to KCLR 40(d)(2), all trial memoranda and other trial submissions are due not later than five court days before trial.  Please contact the clerk by email to obtain information on pre-numbering exhibits.  All submissions should be made to Judge Darvas, care of Room C-203.

In addition, Judge Darvas requires all parties and counsel to work together to complete the Estimate of Witness Examinations form, and that form must be submitted together with other pretrial memoranda five court days before trial.

Before Appearing in Judge Darvas' Court for Hearings or Trial:

Before appearing in Judge Darvas' court, please review the Rules for Conduct in her courtroom.

Hearing/Trial Information:

General trial schedule is Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Judge Darvas requests all parties to plan accordingly so that trial may actually begin at 9:00 a.m.  Should any party require time to set up or prepare before beginning at 9:00 a.m., the courtroom is open no later than 8:30 a.m. every morning to accommodate preparation/set-up time requirements.  However, please contact the bailiff the day before to determine accessibility to accommodate preparation/set-up time requirements, since the court frequently has hearings scheduled on other matters between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m.

Judge Darvas is currently in the Civil Department.  However, the court manages a heavy caseload of civil cases.  If you have a civil case which is assigned to Judge Darvas, you may be assigned to another judge at the time of trial.  The assignment generally will take place on Thursday morning before trial.  You are still required to comply with all court rules regarding pretrial submissions and deadlines.  All papers submitted will be provided to the trial judge at the time of assignment.  To determine which judge you have been assigned to for trial, please check the Civil Calendar.  It will be updated on Thursday before trial, and is frequently updated on other days.

Judge Darvas requires all counsel and parties to be prepared at the end of each day to disclose all witnesses that party is intending to call the following day in trial.