N.D. Cal. Civil L.R. 11-4

(a) Duties and Responsibilities. Every member of the bar of this Court and any attorney

permitted to practice in this Court under Civil L.R. 11 must:

(1) Be familiar and comply with the standards of professional conduct required of

members of the State Bar of California;

(2) Comply with the Local Rules of this Court;

(3) Maintain respect due to courts of justice and judicial officers;

(4) Practice with the honesty, care, and decorum required for the fair and efficient

administration of justice;

(5) Discharge all obligations to client(s) and the Court; and

(6) Assist those in need of counsel when requested by the Court.

(b) Prohibition Against Bias. The practice of law before this Court must be free from

prejudice and bias. Treatment free of bias must be accorded all other attorneys,

litigants, judicial officers, jurors, and support personnel. Any violation of this policy

should be brought to the attention of the Clerk or any Judge for action under Civ.

L.R. 11-6.

(c) Prohibition against Ex Parte Communication. Except as otherwise provided by

law or these Local Rules or otherwise ordered by the Court, an attorney or party to an

action must refrain from contacting the assigned Judge or the Judge’s law clerks or

otherwise communicating with a Judge or the Judge’s staff regarding a pending

matter, without prior notice to opposing counsel.