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
Appearances (General Rules and Exceptions) June 2020 Auction Sales -- Bidding Procedures Instructions for the Professional Compensation and Fee Budget Instructions for Telephoning Chambers: Includes information on procedures for filing stipulations, requesting a continuance, and checking on the status of a case or an order. Judge Zurzolo - Judicial Practice Guide Judicial Variance Statement Notice of Amended Standards to be Employed in the Review of Application for Authorization of Employment of Professionals Notice of Standards to be Employed in the Review of Applications for the Allowance of Compensation and the Reimbursement of Expenses Order Processing Guidelines Requests for Hearings on Emergency or Shortened Notice Basis (LBR 9075-1)
Instructions for Chapter 11 Post Confirmation Status Report
Chapter 11 Forms for use ONLY by Debtors Who are individuals Disclosure Statement and Plan (Combined Document) [MS Word Version] Notice of Hearing on Adequacy of Disclosure Statement [MS Word Version] Motion to Approve Adequacy of Disclosure Statement [MS Word Version] Notice of Dates and Deadlines Related to Confirmation of Plan [MS Word Version] Motion to Confirm Plan of Reorganization [MS Word Version] Order Granting Motion to Approve Adequacy of Disclosure Statement [MS Word Version] Order Granting Motion to Confirm Plan of Reorganization [MS Word Version]
Chapter 11 Forms for use by Nonindividual Debtors and by Individuals with Substantial Nonconsumer Debt - Revised February 2019 Disclosure Statement and Plan (Combined Document) [MS Word Version] Notice of Hearing on Adequacy of Disclosure Statement [MS Word Version] Motion to Approve Adequacy of Disclosure Statement [MS Word Version] Notice of Dates and Deadlines Related to Confirmation of Plan [MS Word Version] Motion to Confirm Plan of Reorganization [MS Word Version] - Revised August 2020 Order Granting Motion to Approve Adequacy of Disclosure Statement [MS Word Version] Order Granting Motion to Confirm Plan of Reorganization [MS Word Version]
Chapter 11 Forms for use ONLY by Subchapter V Debtors - November 2020 Subchapter V Plan of Reorganization [MS Word version] Exhibits and Declarations in Support of Subchapter V Plan [MS Word version] Notice of Dates and Deadlines Related to Confirmation of Subchapter V Plan [MS Word version] Notice of Motion and Motion to Confirm Subchapter V Plan of Reorganization [MS Word version] Order Granting Motion to Confirm Subchapter V Plan of Reorganization [MS Word version]
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]
Order Setting Procedures for Adversary Proceeding Status Conferences Pre-Trial Procedure: Instructions for Preparing Model Pre-Trial Stipulation and Model Order - Revised December 2018 Procedures Regarding Trials and Evidentiary Hearings - Revised November 2022
Adversary Proceedings and Evidentiary Matters Adversary Proceeding Status Report [LBR 7016-1] [MS Word Version] Stipulation Re: Court Appointed Expert Witness on Valuation of Collateral [11 U.S.C. 506(a); F.R.E. 706] [MS Word Version] Pre-Trial Procedures: Model Pre-Trial Stipulation [MS Word Version] Revised December 2018 Pre-Trial Procedures: Model Order on Pre-Trial Stipulation [MS Word Version]
PROCEDURE FOR APPEARING AT COURT HEARINGS
Updated April 8, 2025
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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, unless the court instructs otherwise in an order or in a tentative ruling.
Is there a choice to appear by video? No
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 check-in before the hearing by registering 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
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
Printable version of Judge Zurzolo's Telephonic Appearance Procedures
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How to Get Section 362 Orders Entered and Served Correctly and Quickly
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