In every case, to present an ex parte application to the court, a party must: reserve a hearing date with the applicable department (for applications that require a hearing.) ... file the motion with the court, and. give notice of the hearing date as required by law.
The public may request copies of court case records if the records are not confidential by law or sealed by a court order. The public may request copies of a court's judicial administrative records if the records are not exempt under rule 10.500(f) of the California Rules of Court.
Sealed Documents. Alameda County Superior Court Local Rule 3.27(e) states the requirement for filing of confidential documents for which sealing is required. See also California Rules of Court, rules 2.550-51. 9.
In general, you can attend civil trial proceedings because the general public has a First Amendment right of access to civil trials.
Rule 3.31. Unless otherwise authorized by the court, discovery meet and confer obligations require an in-person, telephonic, or video conference between parties.
The average contingency rate falls between 20-40%, with most lawyers charging around 33% to 35% of the total amount recovered in a case. The exact percentage can vary depending on the complexity of the case, the lawyer's experience, and the stage at which the case is resolved.