Procedures for Hearings before Hon. Klinette H. Kindred

Courtroom III

HEARING CANCELLATIONS

Pursuant to Local Bankruptcy Rule 9013-1(O), the moving party is responsible for notifying the Court of any settlement or other valid reason that a hearing or trial need not be conducted.

HEARING CONTINUANCES

For matters that are set for an evidentiary hearing, whether in an adversary proceeding or a contested matter, any party requesting a continuance must file a written motion stating grounds for the requested continuance. The Court will permit continuance requests to be made by telephone for motions to be heard on a regularly scheduled Motions Day. The moving party should contact the Judge’s Chambers to request a continuance.

LENGTH OF HEARINGS

Counsel are encouraged to consult with each other concerning the anticipated length of hearings. Regularly scheduled Motions Days may be used as scheduling conferences. Counsel should advise Chambers in advance of the hearing that they will be seeking to have the matter specially set.

EXPEDITED HEARINGS

The moving party should contact the Judge’s Chambers immediately upon the filing of a motion requesting an expedited hearing to ensure timely consideration.

TELEPHONIC APPEARANCES

Please see Managing Telephonic Appearances in Courtrooms, effective February 13, 2017

STANDING ORDERS

Standing Order 10-2 and Public Notice – Relief from Stay Orders
Standing Order 15-4 and Public Notice – Bar Date for Objecting to Proofs of Claims in Chapter 13 Cases
Alexandria General Order 14-1 – Procedure for Release of Funds Held Under Garnishment
For all Standing Orders entered by the Court, please see the Standing Orders page.

COURTROOM DEPUTY/CHAMBERS CONTACT INFORMATION

Hon. Brian F. Kenney

Courtroom Deputy: Tawanna Lawson (703) 258-1219
Judicial Assistant: Denise Williams (703) 258-1242
Backup Courtroom Deputy: Kimberly Chandler (703) 258-1216

Hon. Klinette H. Kindred

Courtroom Deputy: Regina Williams (703) 258-1262
Judicial Assistant: Sharon McCarthy (703) 258-1287
Backup Courtroom Deputy: Kimberly Chandler (703) 258-1216

MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM STAY/CO-DEBTOR STAY HEARING DATES

Select from the date(s) provided. It is the movant’s responsibility to comply with proper noticing requirements.

9:30 a.m. – Preliminary Hearings

Thursday, November 1, 2018

November 14, 2018

November 28, 2018

December 12, 2018

January 9, 2019

January 23, 2019

CHAPTER 13 HEARING DATES

Select from the date(s) and time(s) provided. It is the movant’s responsibility to comply with proper noticing requirements. Any matter not properly noticed will be removed from the docket. If you need to schedule a hearing date beyond the date(s) listed, please contact the Courtroom Deputy.

9:30 a.m. – All Chapter 13 Matters
11:00 a.m. – All Chapter 13 pro se Matters

November 8, 2018

November 29, 2018

December 13, 2018

January 3, 2019

January 17, 2019

MOTIONS HEARING DATES

Select from the date(s) and time(s) provided. It is the movant’s responsibility to comply with proper noticing requirements.

9:30 a.m. – Chapter 7 Matters
9:30 a.m. – Reaffirmation Agreements
11:00 a.m. – Chapter 11 Matters

November 13, 2018

November 27, 2018

December 11, 2018

January 15, 2019

January 29, 2019

ADVERSARY PROCEEDING HEARING DATES

Select from the date(s) and time(s) provided. It is the movant’s responsibility to comply with proper noticing requirements.

9:30 a.m. – All Adversary Motions Only

November 6, 2018

December 4, 2018

January 8, 2019

Last updated: November 1, 2018 at 7:55 am