Written by judges, California Judges Benchbook: Civil Proceedings – Before Trial guides you through preparing your case in accordance with the judges' criteria for pretrial proceedings. Produced by the California Center for Judicial Education and Research (CJER), this resource helps you:
- Tailor your presentation to satisfy the criteria that judges apply in handling a wide variety of pretrial proceedings
- Find the guidelines and checklists that judges follow when considering your pretrial motion or opposition to the motion
- Analyze the procedural elements common to all motions and maximize your clients' chances of obtaining favorable rulings
- Find situations in which judicial practices may differ and understand your alternatives