In the interest of promoting districtwide uniformity, all Division-specific procedures have been removed.
NEWPORT NEWS DIVISION
COURTROOM DEPUTY CONTACT INFORMATION
Hon. Stephen C. St. John
Courtroom Deputy: Diana Morehead (757) 222-7573
Backup Courtroom Deputy: Tai Brown (757) 222-7514
Hon. Frank J. Santoro, Chief Judge
Courtroom Deputy: Jennifer Hinkle (757) 222-7515
Backup Courtroom Deputy: Tai Brown (757) 222-7514
TELEPHONIC APPEARANCES
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For Judge St. John’s hearing dates for Norfolk, please see Judge St. John’s Norfolk page.
NEW SECTION EFFECTIVE 8/18/2023!!!
MOTION TO EXTEND AUTOMATIC STAY HEARING DATES
ALL CHAPTERS
PLEASE NOTE: Motions to extend the automatic stay in Newport News cases may also be set for a Norfolk hearing date in the attorney’s discretion. When setting in Norfolk, select from the dates and times provided on Judge St. John’s Norfolk page under the “MOTION TO EXTEND AUTOMATIC STAY HEARING DATES” section.
Select from the dates and times provided.
Friday, January 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Friday, February 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM STAY/CO-DEBTOR STAY HEARING DATES
ALL CHAPTERS
Select from the dates and times provided.
Firday, January 12, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
Friday, February 2, 2024 at 9:30 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.
For modified plans in cases where the trustee is: Kelly M. Barnhart
Firday, January 12, 2024 at 10:05 a.m.
Friday, February 2, 2024 at 10:05 a.m.
For modified plans in cases where the trustee is: Greg Stefan
Friday, January 12, 2024 at 10:15 a.m.
Friday, February 2, 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 25 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.
Friday, January 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Friday, February 2, 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.
Friday, January 12, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
Friday, February 2, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.