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Honorable Vincent P. Zurzolo

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Address/Contact

United States Bankruptcy Court
Central District of California
Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and Courthouse
255 E. Temple Street, Suite 1360 / Courtroom 1368
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Chambers:
(213) 894-3755

Courtroom Deputy:
(213) 894-5855

Court Recorder Contact:
(213) 894-4857

Emergency Motion Contacts:
(213) 894-3635
(213) 894-3755

 

Self-Calendaring
Instructions/Procedures
Chapter 13

Confirmation/Consent Hearing Calendar 

Chapter 13 Miscellaneous Procedures and Requirements

Confirmation That Junior Lien on Residence is Avoided  [After Chapter 13 Plan Completion] 
Declaration that Plan is Completed and Judgment was Obtained:   [MS Word Version]
Order Confirming a Judgment was Obtained, Plan is Completed, and a Lien is Avoided:   [MS Word Version]

Advancing the Hearing on Confirmation of Chapter 13 Plan - April 2018
Explanation of Procedure to Advance Hearing
Debtor's Motion to Advance Hearing on Confirmation of Chapter 13 Plan [MS Word Version]
Order on Debtor's Motion to Advance Hearing on Confirmation of Chapter 13 Plan [MS Word Version]

Fee Applications in Chapter 13 Cases 
Application for RARA Fees in a Dismissed or Converted Case: LBR 3015-1(q)(6)  [MS Word Version]
Supplement Fee Application: LBR 3015-1(v)(2)  [MS Word Version]
Order on Application for RARA Fees in a Dismissed or Converted Case  [MS Word Version]

Debtor’s Reply to Comments of Chapter 13 Trustee to Debtor’s Motion Filed Under LBR 9013-1(o) - August 2019
Explanation of Procedure to file Debtor’s Reply
Debtor's Reply to Trustee’s Comments [MS Word Version]

Phone/Video Appearances

COVID-19 and PROCEDURE FOR APPEARING AT COURT HEARINGS

Updated February 24, 2022

PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THIS WEBPAGE FOR UPDATES

Judge Zurzolo’s Courtroom 1368 
is OPEN to the public  
Roybal Federal Building & Courthouse
255 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

Do I have a choice to appear in person or appear by phone?  Yes
    
Is there a choice to appear by video?  No

Do I wear a face covering in the courtroom?  Yes, unless excused by the judge. 

How do I find out if my hearing is going forward as scheduled?

Please view “Tentative Rulings / Posted Judicial Calendars” to determine if your hearing is going forward.   Calendars are posted on the court’s website:  Home page, Left side

How do I check in for a hearing?

All parties must register in advance to indicate whether you will appear in person or by phone. 
This includes trustees, attorneys, and self-represented parties.  
 

REGISTER TO INDICATE IF YOU WILL APPEAR BY PHONE OR IN PERSON

  1. Deadlines
    1. Tues/Thurs hearings -- no later than 12:00 noon the day prior
    2. Monday Chap 13 hearings – no later than 5:00 p.m. the prior Wednesday 
  2. Send an email to Chambers_VZurzolo@cacb.uscourts.gov
  3. In the subject line, insert "Registration -- Telephonic Appearance
        OR "Registration -- In Person Appearance"
  4.  Include in the email all of the following information: 
    1. Your full name, State Bar #, office phone #, and client’s full name 
    2. Hearing date and time, and matter number on the calendar
    3. Debtor’s name and case number and, if applicable, adversary procedure number

JOIN JUDGE ZURZOLO'S ZOOM GOV PHONE LINE:  If you are appearing by phone, join Judge Zurzolo’s Zoom Gov line 15 minutes before the hearing. Keep your phone on mute until your matter is called.

Call either phone line: (669) 254-5252  or  (669) 216-1590 
Meeting ID:  160 995 2562        Participant ID: #        Passcode: 13682022
 

Updated February 24, 2022

Printable version of Judge Zurzolo's Telephonic Appearance Procedures

 

Tentative Rulings
About the Judge

Appointment(s):

 Education:

  • University of California, San Diego, 1978, B.A.
  • University of California, Davis, School of Law, 1982, J.D.

 Honors:

  • 2011 Calvin Ashland Award for Judge of the Year - awarded by the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association
  • 2011 Leadership Award - awarded by the Public Counsel Law Center, Los Angeles
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