In the interest of promoting districtwide uniformity, all Division-specific procedures have been removed.
NORFOLK DIVISION
COURTROOM DEPUTY CONTACT INFORMATION
Hon. Frank J. Santoro, Chief Judge
Courtroom Deputy: Jennifer Hinkle (757) 222-7515
Backup Courtroom Deputy: Tai Brown (757) 222-7514
Hon. Stephen C. St. John
Courtroom Deputy: Diana Morehead (757) 222-7573
Backup Courtroom Deputy: Tai Brown (757) 222-7514
TELEPHONIC APPEARANCES
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For Chief Judge Santoro’s hearing dates for Newport News cases, please see Chief Judge Santoro’s Newport News page.
MOTION TO EXTEND AUTOMATIC STAY HEARING DATES
ALL CHAPTERS
NOTICE: Chief Judge Santoro will no longer consider the entry of an interim order extending the automatic stay when a motion to extend the automatic stay cannot be heard by the Court on sufficient notice prior to the expiration of the 30-day period set forth in Section 362(c)(3)(A). The Court will consider a properly filed motion to expedite hearing under such circumstances.
Select from the dates and times provided.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 02, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 09, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM STAY/CO-DEBTOR STAY HEARING DATES
ALL CHAPTERS
NEW EFFECTIVE 3/21/2024!!! If setting a hearing on a *Notice of Default Pursuant to Order Modifying Stay/Co-Debtor Stay, all chapters, select from the dates and times provided. *Refer to LBR 9013-1(H)(1) to determine when a hearing is required on a Notice of Default Pursuant to Order Modifying Stay/Co-Debtor Stay.
Select from the dates and times provided.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 09, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 07, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
CHAPTER 13 MODIFIED PLAN CONFIRMATION HEARING DATES
Select from the dates and times provided. If you need to schedule a confirmation hearing date beyond the dates listed, please contact the Courtroom Deputy.
Select Trustee to reveal hearing dates and times.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:15 a.m.
For modified plans in cases where the trustee is: Greg Stefan
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:05 a.m.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:05 a.m.For modified plans in cases where the trustee is: Kelly M. Barnhart
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:15 a.m.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:15 a.m.
CHAPTER 13 MATTERS HEARING DATES
Select from the dates and times provided. Dates do not apply to adversary proceedings. For Trustees’ Motions to Dismiss, set no more than 30 cases per hearing date. It is the movant’s responsibility to comply with proper noticing requirements. Any matter not properly noticed will be removed from the docket.
Tuesday, April 02, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
CHAPTER 7, CHAPTER 11, AND ADVERSARY MATTERS HEARING DATES
Select from the dates and times provided. It is the movant’s responsibility to comply with proper noticing requirements. Any matter not properly noticed will be removed from the docket.
10:00 a.m. – Chapter 7 Matters
10:00 a.m. – Adversary Matters
11:00 a.m. – Chapter 11 Matters
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Tuesday, April 09, 2024
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Tuesday, May 21, 2024