Assistance with Finding a Lawyer; Electronic Devices in the Courtroom; Judicial Variance Statement; Judge Kaufman’s Judicial Practice Guide: 20 Common Situations; Notice of Availability of Self-Help Services; Notice of Standards to be Employed in the Review of Applications for Authorization of Emplo

=== Assistance with Finding a Lawyer ===

NEED A LAWYER? Free or Low-Cost Legal Help May Be Available SAN FERNANDO VALLEY Bankruptcy Assistance U.S. Bankruptcy Court – Central District of California Search for information about the Court, including tools to help individuals who do not have an attorney https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/ Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association [email protected] Search for a bankruptcy lawyer https://www.bklawyers.org/comman/findLawyer Assistance for Chapter 13 Cases https://www.bklawyers.org/comman/resource/15 Los Angeles County Bar and Referral Service Free referral for Chapter 7 bankruptcy advice http://www.smartlaw.org Neighborhood Legal Service of Los Angeles County The bankruptcy clinic is located at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, San Fernando Valley Division, 21041 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:00 am-4:00 pm (Closed for lunch between 12:00 pm-1:00 pm) Regarding reaffirmation agreements, NLSLA may provide assistance to unrepresented debtors by phone in advance of the reaffirmation hearings. https://www.nlsla.org (866) SMARTLAW (213) 627-2727 Text: (213) 243-1525 [email protected] (800) 433-6251 [email protected] Public Counsel Law Center Debtor Assistance (213) 385-2977 The bankruptcy self-help desk is located at the Roybal Courthouse and Federal Building, 255 E. Temple St., Terrace Level, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The following appointments are available: Mondays (remote appointments only) Wednesdays (remote and in person appointments available): 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Regarding reaffirmation agreements, Public Counsel can provide advice by phone in advance of the reaffirmation hearings. https://www.publiccounsel.org/clinics San Fernando Valley Bar Association Free 30-minute consultation. https://www.sfvbareferral.com (818) 215-1190 (Rev. 7/21/2025) Other Legal Assistance Survivor Justice Center Monday-Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Clients seen by appointment only. No walk-ins. https://www.survivorjusticecenter.org (323) 980-3500 [email protected] National Immigration Law Center https://www.nilc.org/ (213) 639-3900 [email protected] SANTA BARBARA Bankruptcy Assistance Santa Barbara County Lawyer Referral Service No charge for up to 30 minute consultation with attorney Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. by appointment only https://www.sblaw.org/lawyer-referral-service (805) 596-9400 [email protected] Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County (805) 963-6754 The bankruptcy clinic is located at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, San Fernando Valley Division, 1415 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101. In person appointments are available on the first and third Fridays of each month from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Phone appointments are available on all other Fridays. Contact (805) 242-3104 to speak to a pro bono attorney. https://www.lafsbc.org Other Legal Assistance Conejo Free Clinic Legal Services (805) 497-3575 $40 suggested donation Monday-Friday; 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. by appointment only https://www.conejofreeclinic.org/our-programs Ventura County Bar Lawyer Referral Service $35 for 30-minute consultation with attorney Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. https://www.vcba.org/public-lawyer-referral/ National Immigration Law Center https://www.nilc.org/ (805) 650-7599 [email protected] (213) 639-3900 [email protected] LOS ANGELES Bankruptcy Assistance Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association [email protected] Search for a bankruptcy lawyer https://www.bklawyers.org/comman/findLawyer Assistance for Chapter 13 Cases https://www.bklawyers.org/comman/resource/15 (Rev. 7/21/2025) Los Angeles County Bar and Referral Service Free referral for Chapter 7 bankruptcy advice http://www.smartlaw.org (866) SMARTLAW (213) 627-2727 Text: (213) 243-1525 [email protected] Public Counsel Law Center Debtor Assistance (213) 385-2977 The bankruptcy self-help desk is located at the Roybal Courthouse and Federal Building, 255 E. Temple St., Terrace Level, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The following appointments are available: Mondays (remote appointments only) Wednesdays (remote and in person appointments available): 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Regarding reaffirmation agreements, Public Counsel can provide advice by phone in advance of the reaffirmation hearings. https://www.publiccounsel.org/clinics Other Legal Assistance Asian Pacific American Legal Center https://www.ajsocal.org/legal-victim-help Bet Tzedek https://www.bettzedek.org (213) 977-7500 Hotline: (888) 349-9695 (323) 939-0506 Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (800) 399-4529 Monday-Friday: 9:00 am-12:00 pm; 1:00 pm-5:00 pm https://www.lafla.org Survivor Justice Center Monday-Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Clients seen by appointment only. No walk-ins. https://www.survivorjusticecenter.org (323) 980-3500 [email protected] Los Angeles LGBT Center Legal Services $25 fee for consultation https://www.lalgbtcenter.org/services/legal-services/legal-clinic-lawyer-referral (323) 993-7670 [email protected] National Immigration Law Center https://www.nilc.org/ (213) 639-3900 [email protected] ORANGE COUNTY Community Legal Aid SoCal https://www.communitylegalsocal.org (800) 834-5001/(714) 571-5200 Orange County Bar Lawyer Referral Service (949) 440-6747 / (877) 257-4762 $25 attorney referral fee https://www.lrisoc.org Public Law Center Free legal clinic for low-income, unrepresented chapter 7 debtors. The clinic is located at 411 West Fourth St., Second Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92701. The clinic is open on (714) 541-1010 [email protected] (Rev. 7/21/2025) Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. They also provide a virtual clinic on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Call (714) 541-1010 x 235 for an appointment. Appointments are on a first come, first served basis. Appointment sign ups end at 2:00 p.m. Also, regarding reaffirmation agreements, Public Law Center can provide advice by phone in advance of the reaffirmation hearings. https://www.publiclawcenter.org RIVERSIDE COUNTY Riverside County Bar Association Legal Aid (951) 682-7968 The bankruptcy clinic is located at George E. Brown, Jr., Federal Bldg., 3470 Twelfth St., Riverside, CA 92501. The clinic is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Walk in appointments only. https://www.riversidelegalaid.org/contact-riverside-legal-aid Riverside County Bar Association (951) 682-7520 (West Riverside) Lawyer Referral Service (760) 568-5555 (East Riverside) $40 for up to 30-minute consultation with attorney [email protected] https://www.riversidecountybar.com/public-services/lawyer-referral-service (Rev. 7/21/2025)

=== Electronic Devices in the Courtroom ===

POLICY REGARDING THE USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN THE COURTROOMS 1. Electronic devices, such as a smart phone, tablet, laptop computer, or a similar functioning device having wireless communications capability may be brought into and used within the courtroom. The courtroom has wireless internet service and the password may be secured from the Courtroom Deputy. 2. Telephone ring tones and other functional sounds produced by devices (including, but not limited to, “vibrate”) MUST be disabled while in the courtroom. Only quiet keyboards may be used in the courtroom. 3. No person may use such devices within the courtroom to make or receive telephone calls, or to take photographs, or for audio or video recording or transmission, absent prior approval of the court. 4. Persons may use such devices to take notes, transmit and receive data communications, and access the Internet, but MUST NOT use such devices to transmit accounts of proceedings through social networks, blogs, or similar platforms nor to communicate with attorneys, parties, or witnesses during ongoing court proceedings. 5. Media members may transmit written accounts of the proceedings to a wider audience using various means. Media members MUST NOT use these devices for telephone calls, photographs, or audio or video recording or transmission. 6. The court reserves the right, at any time, (a) to prohibit or further restrict the use of such devices by all persons prior to or during a proceeding when necessary to protect the rights of the parties or to assure the orderly conduct of the proceedings; and (b) to prohibit or further restrict the use of such devices by any person abusing the privilege to use an electronic device in the courtroom under this policy.

=== Judicial Variance Statement ===

Judicial Variance Statement for the Hon. Victoria S. Kaufman Regarding the Local Bankruptcy Rules, the Central Guide and Forms Judge Kaufman enforces the Local Bankruptcy Rules, the Central Guide (formerly, the Court Manual) and the use of mandatory forms, subject to the following exceptions, additions and clarifications: LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES (LBR):  LBR 3018-1(a)(2) Chapter 11 Ballot Summary and Ballots: Unless otherwise set forth in a scheduling order, plan proponents are required to file their ballot summary, as well as copies of all received ballots, not later than ten (10) days before the confirmation hearing, rather than the 14 days required under LBR 3018-1(a)(2).  LBR 3020-1(b) Postconfirmation Requirements: o Following the occurrence of the effective date of a confirmed plan, the plan proponent is required to file and serve on all creditors affected by the confirmed plan a “Notice of Effective Date of Confirmed Plan” which provides the date the confirmed plan became effective. o All postconfirmation status reports must be supported by admissible evidence; generally, a declaration from the reorganized debtor, plan trustee, or plan administrator addressing LBR 3020-1(b)(1) – (b)(6) suffices.  LBR 4003-2(d) & LBR F 4003-2.1.AVOID.LIEN.RP.MOTION: On motions to avoid judgment liens pursuant to § 522(f), the evidence required by LBR 4003-2(d) must address the fair market value of the subject property, and the loan balances, as of the petition date. On form F 4003- 2.1.AVOID.LIEN.RP.MOTION, at ¶ 10, the column for “Current Lien Amount” should list the lien amount as of the petition date, not the amount as of the filing of the motion. See 11 U.S.C. § 522(a)(2); Goswami v. MTC Distrib. (In re Goswami), 304 B.R. 386, 392 (9th Cir. BAP 2003) (a debtor's § 522(f) lien avoidance rights are determined as of the petition date).  LBR 5003-2(c)(1) Motions to File Under Seal: If a filing under seal is requested, after filing the written motion requesting such relief, the movant must deliver a judge’s copy of the motion, along with an unredacted version of the document to be filed under seal, to chambers.  LBR 5005-2(d) and the Central Guide Section 2-02 TCG Supplement: Serving a Judge’s Copy (Judge’s Copy): See Judge Kaufman’s procedures (posted at www.cacb.uscourts.gov, “Judges,” “Kaufman, V.,” “Instructions/Procedures,” “Serving Judge’s Copies of Documents for Cases Assigned to Judge Victoria S. Kaufman”).  LBR 7016-1(b)(1) and (b)(3) Pre-trial Stipulations: Judge Kaufman requires that a pre-trial stipulation be filed, but not separately lodged, in LOU.  LBR 7030-1(b)(1) Lodging of Deposition Transcripts: Judge Kaufman does not require the lodging of original deposition transcripts but otherwise requires compliance with LBR 7030-1(b) for using deposition transcripts as evidence at trial or at an evidentiary hearing.  LBR 7055-1(b) Motions for Default Judgment: In addition to evidence of the amount of damages, plaintiff must submit admissible evidence to establish all elements of the plaintiff’s claim(s) for relief.  LBR 7056-1(b)(2) Summary Judgment: The proposed statement of uncontroverted facts and conclusions of law must be served and filed on the docket but should not be lodged in LOU at the same 12/16/25 time. The court may direct the prevailing party to lodge proposed findings and conclusions after the hearing on summary judgment or partial summary judgment. A proposed summary judgment should not be lodged in LOU until after the hearing date.  LBR 9009-1(b)(4) Alteration of Court-Approved Forms: Judge Kaufman generally enforces the prohibition on altering or deleting language in court-approved forms (both mandatory and optional). However, plan proponents who elect to use form disclosure statements (LBR F 3017- 1.CH11.DISCLSR.STMT) and / or form plans (LBR F 3018-1.CH11.PLAN & Official Form 425A) must delete or cross-out any portions of the form plan that are not applicable to the case.  LBR 9013-1(c)(2) Supplemental Notice of Hearing: In addition to all other applicable noticing requirements, Judge Kaufman recommends that a moving party or other party noticing a ZoomGov hearing before her (i) file and serve a completed Supplemental Notice of Hearing to Be Held Remotely Using ZoomGov Audio and Video ("Supplemental Notice"), at the same time the principal notice of such hearing is to be filed and served, or (ii) incorporate conforming language into such principal notice. The form of the Supplemental Notice can be found in the Self-Calendaring Instructions for Judge Kaufman. The unique ZoomGov connection information for each day's hearings before Judge Kaufman--which information is necessary to complete the Supplemental Notice--is posted on her public calendar.  LBR 9013-1(j) Appearance at Hearing: In most cases, Judge Kaufman issues tentative rulings 24 to 48 hours prior to the date scheduled for a hearing. Notwithstanding the issuance of a tentative ruling, unless (a) Judge Kaufman’s chambers or calendar clerk has confirmed that no appearance is necessary or (b) the tentative ruling itself states that no appearance is necessary, appearances are required. Where the tentative ruling states that no appearance is required, parties may still appear. A moving party’s failure to attend the hearing on its own motion may result in denial of the motion for failure to prosecute and in the imposition of sanctions. An opposing party that fails to attend the hearing on a motion that it has opposed will be deemed to have withdrawn its opposition to the motion and to have consented to the relief requested therein.  LBR 9013-1(k) Voluntary Dismissal of a Motion: If a movant seeks to voluntarily dismiss a motion or application to which opposition has been filed, movant must file a stipulation, signed by counsel for the opposing party, consenting to the dismissal. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A). Voluntary dismissal by giving telephonic notice to opposing counsel is not adequate.  LBR 9019-1(a)(2) Settlements: Judge Kaufman does not follow the hearing appearance procedure for settlements provided in LBR 9019-1(a)(2). Parties must appear at every hearing unless the hearing has been vacated, the matter is on the chapter 13 consent calendar, or the tentative ruling indicates that appearances are waived. If the parties timely and properly bring a settlement before the court via stipulation or motion to approve compromise, and an order is lodged, the court will usually vacate the hearing once the order is entered.  LBR 9021-1(b)(3)(B) Holding Period for Orders on Contested Motions: Unless otherwise ordered, if opposition was filed to a motion or application, Judge Kaufman will wait only three (3) court days (not 7 days) to enter an order following service of a proposed form of order.  LBR 9027-1(b)(1): In removed proceedings, Judge Kaufman will enter her own Order to Show Cause re Remand and Notice of Status Conference. The removing party is not required to prepare a separate notice of status conference. 12/16/25  LBR 9075-1 Emergency Motions and Applications for Orders Setting Hearings on Shortened Notice: Chapter 11 first-day motions may be scheduled by calling Judge Kaufman’s Courtroom Deputy at (818)587-2850 or by calling chambers at (818)587-2823 or (818)587-2826. For all other emergency motions or applications for an order setting a hearing on shortened notice, the applicable moving papers must first be filed on the docket and a judge’s copy must be delivered to Judge Kaufman’s bin on the first floor of 21041 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, California 91367 before the matter will be considered. The moving party should then call chambers to leave a message indicating that the papers have been filed and delivered. LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES FORMS:  LBR F 1017-1.1.MOTION.DEBTOR.CONVERT: If a chapter 7 debtor moves to convert to chapter 13 and the debtor’s current Schedule J indicates the debtor has negative (or de minimis) monthly net income, the debtor is required to supplement the mandatory form with admissible evidence addressing the debtor’s eligibility for chapter 13 as “an individual with regular income” sufficient to fund a chapter 13 plan. See 11 U.S.C. § 109(e).  LBR 2015.3(b) & F 2015-3.1.SUBV.STATUS.RPT: Subchapter V debtors are required to file and serve a status report not later than 14 days before the date of the initial status conference.  LBR F 2081-2.2.MOTION.BUDGET: The debtor need not seek approval of the Court for “ordinary course” living and business expenses. See In re Seely, 492 B.R. 284, 290 (Bankr. C.D. Cal. 2013); see also In re Villalobos, 2011 WL 4485793 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. Aug. 19, 2011). In cases of individual chapter 11 debtors, Judge Kaufman does not grant motions to approve budgets that involve “ordinary course” expenses, such as deed of trust payments, food, car payments, utilities and insurance.  F 3003-1.MOTION.BARDATE: Do not use this LBR form. At the initial chapter 11 status conference for an individual debtor, Judge Kaufman sets the deadlines for filing proofs of claim.  F 3015-1.19.APP.CH13.FEES.DMCON: This form for allowance of fees and expenses following a dismissal or conversion of a chapter 13 case subject to a Rights and Responsibilities Agreement is mandatory.  F 4001-1.RFS Forms: o Each of the court-approved relief from stay forms include in the prayer for relief a paragraph requesting that the “order is binding and effective in any future bankruptcy case, no matter who the debtor may be, without further notice.” Judge Kaufman does not grant such relief outside of an adversary proceeding. o F 4001-1.RFS.RP.ORDER: The optional “Adequate Protection Agreement” attached to the order includes, at ¶ 6.a., that the “stay automatically terminates without further notice, hearing or order.” Judge Kaufman does not approve adequate protection stipulations including ¶ 6.a. relief but will approve stipulations incorporating ¶ 6.b, 6.c., or 6.d.  F 4003-2.1.AVOID.LIEN.RP.MOTION: On form F 4003-2.1.AVOID.LIEN.RP.MOTION, at ¶ 10, the column for “Current Lien Amount” should list the lien amount as of the petition date, not the amount as of the filing of the motion. 12/16/25  F 4003-2.4.JR.LIEN.MOTION: In chapter 13 cases, Judge Kaufman allows junior liens on principal residences to be avoided by filing a motion. Debtors seeking to avoid a junior lien on a principal residence must use this form. NATIONAL FORMS  Official Form 425A Plan of Reorganization for Small Business Under Chapter 11: Subchapter V debtors and plan proponents in non-subchapter V small business cases may use the optional Form 425A plan, however the plan proponent must delete or cross-out any portions of the form plan that are not applicable to the case. MISCELLANEOUS: Applications to Employ Real Estate Brokers: Notwithstanding California law permitting dual representation or the language in form listing agreements, real estate brokers employed by the bankruptcy estate may only represent the seller in any sale. The order employing a real estate broker must include language substantially similar to the following: It is further ordered that notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the listing agreement attached to the application, [name of real estate broker] and the persons acting as agents may only represent the estate, as seller of the subject real property. Neither [name of real estate broker] nor any person acting as an agent of [name of real estate broker], shall receive, directly or indirectly, any compensation payable to any broker or agent representing the buyer of the subject real property. Appraisals as Evidence of FMV: Written appraisals are inadmissible hearsay unless accompanied and authenticated by a declaration under penalty of perjury by the appraiser. Retention of Jurisdiction Language in Dismissal Orders: If she grants a motion to dismiss a bankruptcy case, Judge Kaufman may require the following language to be included in the dismissal order: The Court reserves jurisdiction on all issues arising under sections 110, 329, 330 and 362 of the Bankruptcy Code, the Court’s contempt and sanctions powers, any violations of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure or the Court’s local rules, criminal referrals to the United States’ Attorney’s Office and any other ancillary matters related to this case. Other Forms or Format Required Only By Judge Kaufman: Please see Judge Kaufman’s procedures (posted at www.cacb.uscourts.gov, “Judges,” “Kaufman, V.,” “Instructions/Procedures”). Any other variances are determined on a case-by-case basis. 12/16/25

=== Judge Kaufman’s Judicial Practice Guide: 20 Common Situations ===

Judicial Practice Guide: 20 Common Situations Judge Victoria S. Kaufman – June 2025 # 1 If and How the Judge’s Staff Communicates with Attorneys The Judge’s Staff may communicate with you in the following ways: Notice to Filer -- You may receive an NEF from court staff with “Notice to Filer” instructions that pertain to a document that was filed. LBR 9075-1 Emergency Motions and Applications for Orders Setting Hearings on Shortened Notice: Chapter 11 first-day motions may be scheduled by calling Judge Kaufman’s courtroom deputy at (818) 587-2850 or by calling chambers at (818) 587-2823 or (818) 587-2826. For all other emergency motions or applications for an order setting a hearing on shortened notice, the applicable moving papers must first be filed on the docket and a judge’s copy must be delivered to Judge Kaufman’s bin on the first floor of 21041 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, California 91367 before the matter will be considered. The moving party should then call chambers to leave a message indicating that the papers have been filed and delivered. A law clerk may call to respond to your request and if applicable include further instructions. # 2 Court Hearings --- Appearances, Clients, Decorum In most cases, Judge Kaufman issues tentative rulings 24 to 48 hours prior to the date scheduled for a hearing. Notwithstanding the issuance of a tentative ruling, unless (A) Judge Kaufman’s chambers or calendar clerk has confirmed that no appearance is necessary or (B) the tentative ruling itself states that no appearance is necessary, appearances are required. Where the tentative ruling states that no appearance is required, parties may still appear. A moving party’s failure to attend the hearing on its own motion may result in denial of the motion for failure to prosecute and in the imposition of sanctions. An opposing party that fails to attend the hearing on a motion that it has opposed will be deemed to have withdrawn its opposition to the motion and to have consented to the relief requested. Judge Kaufman requires in-person appearances for all trials and evidentiary hearings with live testimony. All other matters can be attended in-person or by ZoomGov audio or video (unless notice is given for an in-person hearing). For additional instructions regarding audio and video appearances, please see the instructions at the link on the PHONE/VIDEO APPEARANCES tab of Judge Kaufman’s page of the court’s website. When attending by ZoomGov audio or video, conduct yourself with the same dignity as if you are in the courtroom. Silence your phone until the judge calls your matter. DO NOT INTERRUPT others when they are speaking, particularly the judge. Do not engage in conversations with anyone else who is on the phone. The judge will indicate when you should speak by calling for your appearance or for your comments or arguments regarding the matter being heard. Your client or co-counsel have the option to appear by phone if desired, to listen only. The judge will ask for one counsel to speak. If your client’s presence is required, the court will notify you. # 3 What to Find in a Tentative Ruling Section 3-05 of The Central Guide describes what may be found in a tentative ruling, and where to find the link to tentative rulings for any judge which is also provided here: Hearings: POSTED CALENDARS and TENTATIVE RULINGS: Free Access | Central District of California | United States Bankruptcy Court Judge Kaufman posts tentative rulings that may do any the following: (1) Inform of the court’s intended ruling; (2) Discuss whether appearances are waived; (3) Instruct a party to file supplemental documents; or (4) Discuss that the hearing is continued to another date and/or time. Additional information regarding Judge Kaufman’s tentative rulings is found here: Tentative Ruling Procedures. # 4 Does Judge Kaufman Follow All the Local Bankruptcy Rules? The term, "Local Local Rules" is frequently used to describe when a judge varies from a procedure called for by the Local Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Bankruptcy Rules Forms, and in The Central Guide (former Court Manual) (collectively, the “Central District Procedures”). However, "Judicial Variance" is the accurate term for when a judge varies from Central District Procedures by (1) waiving compliance with a LBR or a requirement to use a LBR form, (2) REPLACING a LBR procedure or REPLACING a LBR form with a different form, or (3) by ADDING requirements or forms to those called for by the LBR and LBR forms. The accurate name for these modifications is "Judicial Variance". Here is Judge Kaufman’s Judicial Variance Statement: Judicial Variance Statement. Judicial Variance Statements are also found at section 3-13 of The Central Guide. VARIANCE: Judicial Variance Statements | Central District of California | United States Bankruptcy Court # 5 Delivering a Judge’s Copy of a Document that has been filed. Section 3-02 of The Central Guide links to the LBRs pertaining to judge’s copies and guidance on how to assemble and deliver a judge’s copy may be found here: Chambers: DELIVER a JUDGE'S COPY | Central District of California | United States Bankruptcy Court Judge Kaufman requires judge’s copies in accordance with the Central Guide, Section 2-02. Judge Kaufman has waived service of judge’s copies for documents that (A) are 25 pages or less; and (B) have a maximum of one exhibit. If service of judge’s copies is required, then all exhibits to the judge’s copy must be tabbed. The copies must contain durable tabs and be securely bound with a staple, prong fastener, or other method that is unlikely to be disturbed during the normal processing of paperwork. Binder clips and rubber bands are not sufficiently secure to bind judge’s copies. Regular post-it notes are not sufficiently durable to serve as appropriate tabs. Judge’s copies should be single-sided with one page of text per page, and should be identical to the filed version of the document. # 6 Schedule a Hearing Only on a Day Allowed Every judge has “Self-Calendaring” instructions on their webpage. Judge Kaufman’s calendar of dates and calendaring instructions with the specific days and times that Judge Kaufman hears particular matters may be found here: Kaufman, V. | Central District of California | United States Bankruptcy Court. ONLY use the day and time appropriate to your calendar matter. No exceptions. If you are unsure regarding which day, time and date to select, please contact Judge Kaufman’s courtroom deputy for assistance at 818-587-2850. Certain matters otherwise subject to LBR 9075-1 may be set without prior entry of an Order Setting Hearing on Shortened Notice. Please see the instructions at the link on the SELF-CALENDARING tab of Judge Kaufman’s page of the court’s website, which are also provided here: Kaufman, V. | Central District of California | United States Bankruptcy Court. # 7 Does Judge Kaufman Allow Digital Signatures that are Explained in LBR 9011-1? Section 9011-1 of The Central Guide at Signature Requirements; Types of Signatures Allowed; NEW Software-Generated Signatures | Central District of California | United States Bankruptcy Court contains authorization, features and explanations of the court’s policy regarding software-generated signatures of clients and opposing counsel when a document is to be filed electronically via CM/ECF. Judge Kaufman follows the signature procedure stated within Section 9011-1 of The Central Guide. # 8 It is very rare to grant an “Ex Parte” Motion. Sometimes parties use the term “ex parte” when they believe the court should enter an order quickly or hold a hearing right away. “Ex Parte” means “without notice.” It is very rare to obtain a court order without notice. Nearly all motions require some form of notice. See section 2-05 of The Central Guide at: Hearings: LBR 9013-1(d): REGULAR NOTICE (7, 14, 21, 30 or 42 days of notice) | Central District of California | United States Bankruptcy Court (1) Some motions may be determined without a hearing, See. LBR 9013-1(p)-(q) and Section 2-09 of The Central Guide found at: Hearings: LBR 9013-1(p)-(q): NO HEARING UNLESS JUDGE REQUIRES | Central District of California | United States Bankruptcy Court. (2) Some motions can be heard on more than 48 hours – but less than regular notice – if the standard for shortened notice is met. See section 2-06 of The Central Guide. Hearings: LBR 9075-1(b): SHORTENED NOTICE (Fewer Than 21 Days) | Central District of California | United States Bankruptcy Court (3) Other motions can be heard within 48 hours if the standard for an emergency hearing is met. See section 2-07 of The Central Guide. Hearings: LBR 9075-1(a): EMERGENCIES (48 Hours of Notice) | Central District of California | United States Bankruptcy Court # 9 What to put in your stipulation or motion to continue a hearing? Contacting chambers is not an effective method to obtain a continuance. When all parties agree to continue a hearing, Judge Kaufman follows LBR 9013-1(m)(2) and LBR 9071-1(a)(2), which requires that the parties file a stipulation to continue the hearing: (1) The parties must state clearly the proposed new date or range of dates for a new hearing, and the reason for the proposed date. (2) The stipulation must contain good cause for not using the original hearing date. (3) The parties must lodge a proposed order. When a party files a motion to continue, Judge Kaufman follows LBR 9013-1(m)(1), which requires that: (1) The motion must be filed with a notice of motion under LBR 9013-1(p). (2) A motion must include a declaration under penalty of perjury; and (3) The motion must comply with the same standard for a stipulation to continue the hearing. # 10 In bankruptcy court, evidence is typically provided by written declaration instead of by oral testimony. Exhibits require authentication to be admissible. Testimony in a written declaration, made by a person who has personal knowledge and authority, is required to authenticate the contents of each exhibit. Submitting Exhibits as Evidence to a Motion Section 9014(d)-(e) of The Central Guide describes how to submit exhibits as evidence to support a motion, an opposition, or a reply, as required by LBR 9013-1(c). CONTESTED MATTERS: Evidence | Central District of California | United States Bankruptcy Court # 11 What to Put in An Order Granting a Motion Section 1-15 of The Central Guide provides guidance for lodging an order. See Orders: Judgments: Electronic LODGING: Attorneys: LOU | Central District of California | United States Bankruptcy Court Additional guidance: (1) Link the order to the proper motion, stipulation, or other request for relief. (2) In the caption, indicate the document being ruled on, such as “order granting/denying motion.” (3) Keep wording readable – long sentences with many conjunctions are difficult to follow. (4) In the body of the order, include the date and time of the hearing and if appearances were made or excused by the court in advance of the hearing. # 12 Procedures for Settlements, Including Dismissal of a Dispute Sometimes a dispute gets settled and the moving party decides not to continue pursuing relief. In such case, the movant can file a notice of voluntary dismissal unless a stipulation is needed. See section 9013-1(k) of The Central Guide found at: Motions: Voluntary DISMISSAL or Stipulation to Dismiss | Central District of California | United States Bankruptcy Court FRBP 9019(a) provides that a trustee may settle a matter by filing a separate motion to approve a compromise. See LBR 9019-1, made effective on 10-21-2024, and Section 9019-1 of The Central Guide found at: Settlement; Compromise of Controversy; Motion Required; Notice on Related Adversary Proceeding | Central District of California | United States Bankruptcy Court LBR 9019-1 clarifies that: 1. The proceeding to settle or compromise a dispute qualifies as a contested matter. 2. The motion to compromise must be filed on the docket of the main case, even if the compromise will settle part or all of an adversary proceeding. 3. The notice of motion and the motion to compromise must indicate whether the 4. compromise settles all claims against all parties, or whether any parties or claims remain in the dispute. If the compromise is within an adversary proceeding, a notice must also be filed in the adversary proceeding to indicate that a motion to compromise has been filed on the main case docket. # 13 Procedures in Adversary Proceedings Judge Kaufman’s procedures applicable to adversary proceedings may be found on the INSTRUCTIONS/PROCEDURES tab of Judge Kaufman’s page of the court’s website and are attached here: Status Conference Instructions. The Status Conference Instructions include Judge Kaufman’s instructions regarding, among other things: 1) Service of the complaint; 2) Parties’ requirement to meet and confer under Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f); 3) Initial disclosures under Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1); 4) Status reports; 5) Entry of default; and 6) Demand for trial by jury. Attached to the Status Conference Instructions is the LBR form 7016-1.STATUS.REPORT. Judge Kaufman will issue an order setting procedures regarding trials and evidentiary hearings. # 14 Procedures in Chapter 11 Cases At the beginning of each chapter 11 case, Judge Kaufman enters an order setting an initial chapter 11 case status conference that discusses actions the court may take at the status conference, or at any continued status conference, and sets forth requirements for filing and serving documents, including case status conference reports. At the initial status conference, Judge Kaufman typically sets a subsequent status conference and the deadline for filing proofs of claim. Additionally, Judge Kaufman may set deadlines to file a chapter 11 plan and a proposed disclosure statement (if required) and to confirm a chapter 11 plan. # 15 Procedures in Chapter 13 Cases A summary of procedures regarding hearings in chapter 13 cases and the chapter 13 calendar are found at the CHAPTER 13 tab of Judge Kaufman’s webpage. In addition, Judge Kaufman’s Judicial Variance Statement contains information regarding certain Local Bankruptcy Rules and LBR forms which may be relevant to matters in a chapter 13 case, including but not limited to: 1) Relief from stay, including relief the judge does not grant; 2) Avoiding junior liens and judicial liens; and 3) Fee applications. # 16 What if My Opponent Won’t Cooperate in Legal Discovery? Judge Kaufman requires parties to comply with requirements of LBR 7026-1(c) when a discovery dispute arises. See section 7026-1(c) of The Central Guide for more explanation. DISCOVERY: Resolve Disputes about Discovery Process | Central District of California | United States Bankruptcy Court # 17 Procedures for Professionals to be Employed in Chapter 7 or 11 Cases Standards to follow when filing an application to be employed by the estate may be found on the INSTRUCTIONS/PROCEDURES tab of Judge Kaufman’s page of the court’s website. # 18 Property Valuation Property valuation is often an issue in plan confirmation, in adversary proceedings, and in contested matters such as an objection to claim, motion to use cash collateral and motion for relief from stay. A debtor may provide an opinion of value, which should be supported by an analysis of comparable sales or other relevant materials in support of the debtor’s opinion of value, such as valuation guides for vehicles. Regarding appraisals as evidence of fair market value, written appraisals are inadmissible hearsay unless accompanied and authenticated by a declaration under penalty of perjury by the appraiser. # 19 Participating in the Court’s Loan Modification Management Program Our court has a program for debtors who own real property that is at risk of foreclosure. It is called the "Loan Modification Management Program" because there is a company that manages a portal where documents are submitted and stored. The short term for the program is "LMM Program." The purpose of the program is for lenders and debtors to work together in a supervised manner which may avoid the foreclosure process. A debtor whose case is assigned to Judge Kaufman may participate in the LMM program. See section 3-10 of The Central Guide for the LMM procedures and LMM forms. Special Tab: LOAN MODIFICATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | Central District of California | United States Bankruptcy Court. Additional information regarding the LMM Program is found at: Loan Modification Management Program | Central District of California | United States Bankruptcy Court. # 20 Court Mediation Program vs. Judicial Settlement Conferences The bankruptcy court mediation program was created in coordination with local bar associations to help parties involved in a in a bankruptcy case or adversary proceeding to resolve their disputes for free or at low cost. The mediation program is available to parties who voluntarily agree to participation in mediation or who are ordered to participate in mediation by a Judge within the Central District of California. The applicable procedures and forms may be found in section 1-14 of The Central Guide: MEDIATION Program: Alternate Dispute Resolution | Central District of California | United States Bankruptcy Court Judge Kaufman does not serve as a mediator in the court’s mediation program and does not act as a settlement judge over disputes presided over by other bankruptcy judges.

=== Notice of Availability of Self-Help Services ===

United States Bankruptcy Court Central District of California – San Fernando Valley Division 21041 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF SELF-HELP SERVICES Self-help services are available for unrepresented Chapter 7 debtors and creditors. The Bankruptcy Self-Help Center’s services are available free of charge. Bankruptcy Self-Help Center Operated by Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) 21401 Burbank Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 91367 First Floor Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm For more information call 1-800-433-6251, visit https://nlsla.org/services/bankruptcy/, or scan the QR code below: The Bankruptcy Self-Help Center may be able to help with your bankruptcy issues including: • Proof of Service • Change of Address • Activate Electronic Noticing • Violations of the Automatic Stay • Motion to Vacate Dismissal and/or Reopen Case • Other Motions • Bankruptcy-Related Matters

=== Notice of Standards to be Employed in the Review of Applications for Authorization of Employment of Professionals ===

Notice of Standards to Be Employed in the Review of Applications for Authorization of Employment of Professionals In addition to the requirements of 11 U.S.C. Section 327 and Bankruptcy Rule 2014, and the standards set forth in the United States Trustee Guides, Judge Kaufman applies the following standards in reviewing all applications for authorization of employment of professionals in bankruptcy cases over which she presides. 1. Contents of Application. The application must state: a. the necessity for employment of the professional; b. the reason for the selection of this particular professional. A copy of the resume of each professional who will provide services to the estate must accompany the application; c. the specific description of services to be rendered by the professional; d. the proposed arrangement for compensation of the professional; and e. whether the professional has any connection with the debtor, debtor-in-possession, creditors of the estate or any other party in interest. Specificity of description is necessary. 2. Fee and Expense Schedule. An exhibit to the application must set forth: a. the rates of compensation charged by the professional; b. to the extent that the professional has established a rate of reimbursement for expenses, these rates must also be disclosed. Approval of the employment of the professional does not mean Judge Kaufman approves the rates of compensation or reimbursement disclosed in the application. If you seek advance approval of theses rates, you must state so in the application and include appropriate language in your proposed order. 3. Disclosure of Employment Agreement. A true and correct copy of any written agreement concerning the terms of employment and/or compensation between the professional and the applicant must be attached to the application. If any oral or written modification of this agreement is made, it must be disclosed by the professional to the court and the United States Trustee. If you believe the employment agreement contains privileged material, you may by separate motion request an order allowing an in camera inspection of the agreement by the court. Disclosure of Source of Payments. The applicant must disclose the identity of the 4. source of payments to the professional, whether it be the debtor, the estate or a third party. Disclosure of Retainer. If the professional has received or is seeking to obtain a retainer 5. or an advance fee payment, the applicant must disclose in the application the nature of the retainer or advance fee payment, e.g. an “earned upon receipt” retainer. You are referred to In re Hathaway Ranch Partnership, 116 B.R. 208 (Bankr. C.D. Cal. 1990). If you seek approval of an earned upon receipt retainer, you must provide evidence and argument sufficient to persuade the court that such approval is warranted. If you have received an advance fee payment that must be maintained in a segregated trust account and you wish to draw upon that trust fund more frequently than every 120 days, you must request that relief in your employment application, support that request with evidence establishing that it is necessary and appropriate and include pertinent language in your proposed order. Upon a proper showing, Judge Kaufman will allow monthly draws on advance fee payments noticed pursuant to Local Bankruptcy Rule 9013-1(o) with ten days’ notice. The applicant must disclose whether the professional has received or will receive any lien or other interest in property of the debtor or of a third party to secure payment of the professional’s fees. Conflicts of Interest. The professional’s declaration accompanying the application must 6. expressly and specifically disclose: a. Whether or not the applicant has a pre-petition claim against the estate and, if so, the amount of the claim; b. Whether or not the professional has or had any connection with any insider of the debtor or any insider of an insider of the debtor; and c. Whether or not the professional has represented, is representing or intends to represent any related debtor in a bankruptcy case in this or any other court. Awareness of and Compliance with Applicable Law. The professional must declare in 7. the declaration accompanying the application that he, she or it is familiar with the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules and the Local Bankruptcy Rules and must comply with them. Honorable VICTORIA S. KAUFMAN United States Bankruptcy Judge

=== Procedures for Auction Sales ===

JUDGE VICTORIA S. KAUFMAN’S PROCEDURES FOR AUCTION SALES 1. 2. 3. Approval Process: Parties seeking approval of auction procedures may elect to bring a separate motion for approval of such procedures in advance of the sale motion pursuant to LBR 6004-1(b) or to include a request for approval of the sale procedures in the sale motion itself. Parties should be aware that, if advance approval is not sought, it may be more difficult for the movant to persuade the Court to approve a break-up fee or expense reimbursement for a stalking horse or to preclude someone from bidding on the ground that they have not complied with the proposed sale procedures. Auction Location/Identity of Auctioneer: If the parties so request, Judge Kaufman is generally willing to conduct an auction herself on the record at the time of the hearing on the sale motion or to permit the movant to conduct the sale in the courtroom, at another location and/or another time, if appropriate. If the sale is conducted outside of court, the movant need not provide the court with a transcript of the auction proceedings in order to obtain approval of the sale. A report from the movant as to the outcome of the auction may suffice. Conduct of Bidding: Parties will be required to comply with any bidding procedures approved by the Court, including any overbid deposits, proof of bidder’s financial ability to close, and any other requirements for a qualified bidder. Parties must also comply with any minimum overbid increments. (However, parties are always welcome to increase their bids by more than the minimum required overbid increment, should they so desire.) A bidder may elect to stop bidding at any time and then resume bidding later in the auction process, so long as the auction has not been concluded by that point. 4. Willingness to Make Exceptions: The movant may propose any auction procedures that the movant considers reasonable and appropriate under the circumstances for a given sale. Judge Kaufman will consider all requests for approval of proposed auction procedures on a case-by-case basis. 5. Break-up Fees and Expense Reimbursements: a. b. As one of the justifications for approval of a breakup fee for a stalking horse is to reimburse the stalking horse for the costs that it has incurred in serving as a stalking horse, as a general rule, Judge Kaufman generally does not award both an expense reimbursement and a break-up fee. In approving expense reimbursements, Judge Kaufman prefers to approve the reimbursement of the stalking horse’s actual expenses up to a maximum amount or cap, rather than to approve a “flat fee” expense reimbursement that doesn’t require a showing that any expenses have actually been incurred. - 1 - c. d. Judge Kaufman is unlikely to approve a breakup fee of more than 1 to 4 percent. Judge Kaufman may be willing to make an exception to any of these rules for cause shown in an appropriate case. 6. Backup Bidders: With the consent of the backup bidder, parties may include provisions in a sale order that require the backup bidder to perform in the event the successful bidder fails to close a transaction, but Judge Kaufman prefers to approve provisions in a sale order that create an option for a backup bidder to purchase at a set price if the successful bidder defaults. In such an instance, if the successful bidder fails to close in a timely manner, the movant notifies the backup bidder that it has a very short window of time within which to elect to perform, sign the asset sale agreement and return its deposit. Provided the backup bidder exercises this option, the parties need not return to court to obtain approval of a sale to the backup bidder. If the backup bidder and the movant agree to a sale of the assets on terms different from those contemplated by the existing sale order, the movant will need to seek approval of the new sale. 7. Sale Free and Clear: If the movant proposes the sale to be free and clear of any interest in such property, the movant must identify which provision of section 363(f)(1)-(5) is satisfied. 8. Distribution of Proceeds: Parties must identify whether proceeds are to be immediately distributed on the closing date. If so, parties must identify the priority scheme in which parties are to be paid, including payment of professional fees, break up fees, or payment of any specific secured claims. Otherwise, the movant may request that the proceeds be kept in an interest-bearing-account pending resolution of any issues preventing immediate distribution. 9. Good Faith Findings: As a general rule, a declaration from the movant as to the manner in which the purchaser was located, whether the property was adequately marketed, and the arms-length nature of the negotiations will suffice to establish the showing necessary to obtain a good faith finding under section 363(m); however, if it appears that there may be connections or facts and circumstances of which the movant may not be aware, the Court may require live testimony at the auction hearing from the successful bidder and any other relevant party. 10. Rule 6004(h): If no one has objected to the sale or any objections to the sale have been resolved consensually by the conclusion of the sale hearing, Judge Kaufman is generally willing to include a waiver of the 14-day stay of Fed. R. Bankr. Proc. 6004(h) in the sale order, provided that such relief was sought in the sale motion. - 2 -

=== Serving Judge’s Copies of Documents for Cases Assigned to Judge Victoria S. Kaufman ===

CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE VICTORIA S. KAUFMAN (UPDATED AS OF MARCH 2, 2022) IES OF DOCUMENTS FOR Judge Kaufman requires judge’s copies in accordance with the Central Guide, Section 2-02. Judge Kaufman has waived service of judge’s copies for documents that (A) are 25 pages or less; and (B) have a maximum of one exhibit. If service of judge’s copies is required, then all exhibits to the judge’s copy must be tabbed. The copies must contain durable tabs and be securely bound with a staple, prong fastener, or other method that is unlikely to be disturbed during the normal processing of paperwork. [LBR 5005-2(d)(1)]. Binder clips and rubber bands are not sufficiently secure to bind judge’s copies. Regular post-it notes are not sufficiently durable to serve as appropriate tabs. Judge’s copies should be single-sided with one page of text per page, and should be identical to the filed version of the document. Judge Kaufman also has waived service of judge’s copies of the following documents, as set forth in the Central Guide, Section 2-02: 1. Case commencement documents in chapter 7, 12 and 13 cases, including amended case commencement documents. 2. Proofs of claim. 3. Non-hearing motions when the response deadline has not passed. Please wait until the response deadline has passed without any response or request for a hearing. THEN, file the declaration of service and non-response or request for a hearing, 4. Chapter 13 motions/applications filed under Local Bankruptcy Rule 3015- 5. Documents intended only for the United States Trustee. 6. Lodged orders uploads or LOU receipts. 7. Substitutions of attorney. 8. Notices of transfer of a claim pursuant to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3001(e). 9. 10. Rights and responsibilities agreements between chapter 13 debtors and their attorneys. 11. Certifications about a financial management course. 12. Abstracts of judgment. 13. Certifications of judgment for registration in another district. 14. Change of address forms. 15. Notices of continuances of § 341(a) meetings of creditors. 16. Requests for special notice. 17. Writs of execution 18. guide www.cacb.uscourts.gov/the-central- Revised 3/2/22

=== Status Conference Instructions ===

JUDGE VICTORIA S. KAUFMAN’S STATUS CONFERENCE INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. A copy of these instructions must be attached to the copy of the complaint served upon each party, and the proof of service must state that these instructions, as well as a copy of the summons and complaint, were served. Plaintiff must serve, with the summons and complaint, a notice in compliance with Local Bankruptcy Rule 7026-1(a)(1). Plaintiff must also file proof of service of the notice with proof of service of the summons and complaint as required by Local Bankruptcy Rule 7026- 1(a)(2). Rule 26(f) Meeting. Parties must meet and confer under Rule 26(f) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (“Rule 26(f) Meeting”) at least 21 days before the status conference date indicated in the summons unless all defendants default. The parties are jointly responsible for scheduling and attending the Rule 26(f) Meeting. During the Rule 26(f) Meeting, the parties must: A. Discuss the nature and basis of their claims and defenses, as well as the possibilities for a prompt settlement or resolution of the case; B. Make or arrange for the initial disclosures required by Rule 26(a)(1); and C. Develop a proposed discovery plan. The parties are directed to approach a Rule 26(f) Meeting cooperatively and in good faith. The discussion of claims and defenses must be substantive and meaningful. 4. Rule 26(a)(1) Initial Disclosures. Under Rule 26(a)(1), a party must, without waiting for a pending discovery request, provide to other parties: A. The name and, if known, the address, and telephone number of each individual likely to have discoverable information along with the subjects of that discoverable information that the disclosing party may use to support its claims or defenses, unless the use of this discoverable information would be solely for impeachment; B. A copy of all documents, electronically stored information, and tangible things the disclosing party has in its possession, custody, or control and may use to support its claims or defenses, unless the use of these documents, electronically stored information, and tangible things would be solely for impeachment. (If copies of the above are unavailable, you must provide a description by category and location of such documents, electronically stored information, and tangible things); C. A calculation of all damages claimed by the disclosing party. Under Rule 34, the disclosing party must also make available for inspection and copying all documents and evidentiary materials on which each calculation is based, 1 which includes but is not limited to materials relating to the nature and extent of injuries suffered, unless such documents and evidentiary materials are privileged or protected from disclosure; D. Under Rule 34, the disclosing party must make available for inspection and copying any insurance agreements where an insurance business is or may be liable to satisfy all or part of a possible judgment in the action or to indemnify or reimburse for payments made to satisfy the judgment. F.R.Civ.P. 26(a)(1)(A). Rule 26(a)(1) requires a party to make its initial disclosures based on the information then reasonably available to it. A party is not excused from making its disclosures because it has not fully completed its investigation of the case or because it challenges the sufficiency of another party’s disclosures or because another party has not made its disclosures. F.R.Civ.P. 26(a)(1)(E). 5. Pursuant to Local Bankruptcy Rule 7016-1(a)(2), all parties must file a Joint Status Report at least fourteen (14) days before the date set for each status conference. The Joint Status Report should be in a form substantially similar to Exhibit A attached hereto, i.e., Local Form 7016-1.STATUS.REPORT. Failure to file such a Joint Status Report may result in the imposition of monetary sanctions and/or the status conference being continued and parties being ordered to redo the status report to conform to Exhibit A. If cooperation in the filing of a Joint Status Report cannot reasonably be obtained, each appearing party must file a Unilateral Status Report and Declaration which comply with Local Bankruptcy Rule 7016- 1(a)(3). 6. If a response to the complaint is not timely filed: A. The plaintiff should file a request for entry of default by the clerk. The plaintiff also may request entry of a default judgment by filing and serving (if necessary) an appropriate motion; see Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7055 and Local Bankruptcy Rule 7055-1(b); AND B. No later than seven (7) days prior to the status conference, each appearing party must file a Unilateral Status Report (completing Sections A-E of Exhibit A attached hereto) as required by Local Bankruptcy Rule 7016-1(a)(3). 7. Any party claiming a right to trial by jury must make a timely demand as set forth in Local Bankruptcy Rule 9015-2. If the parties dispute whether a party has a right to a jury trial, they must file points and authorities in support of their positions. Any party who contends that he/she/it has a right to a jury trial must file and serve a memorandum of points and authorities and evidence in support of his/her/its position no less than fourteen (14) days before the status conference. Any response must be filed at least seven (7) days before the status conference. If a party does not timely file and serve his/her/its papers, that failure may be deemed a consent to whatever determination the Court makes. 2 8. 9. 10. 11. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within seven (7) court days after the status conference, the plaintiff must submit a Scheduling Order which complies with Local Bankruptcy Rule 7016-1(a)(4). Extensions of time to respond to a pleading are ineffective by stipulation of the parties unless approved by the Court. The Court is likely to deny requests to extend the response deadline to a date within five (5) days of the hearing date unless the hearing date is continued to a date which permits the Court adequate time to consider the pleadings. The Court will not grant a request to continue a hearing unless the request states adequate cause for the continuance. Failure to comply with these instructions may subject the responsible party to a sanction of $150, or such other sanctions as may be warranted under the circumstances or allowed under Local Bankruptcy Rule 7016-1(f). Failure of counsel for any party to appear at a status conference may be considered an abandonment or failure to prosecute or defend diligently and may result in dismissal of the proceeding or judgment entered against the defaulting party without further hearing, or such other sanctions as may be warranted under the circumstances or allowed under Local Bankruptcy Rule 7016-1(g). Hon. Victoria S. Kaufman United States Bankruptcy Judge (Revised 8/12/24) 3 EXHIBIT A Attorney or Party Name, Address, Telephone & FAX Nos., State Bar No. & Email Address FOR COURT USE ONLY Individual appearing without attorney Attorney for: CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA - DIVISION UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT In re: CASE NO.: ADVERSARY NO.: CHAPTER: Debtor(s). JOINT STATUS REPORT [LBR 7016-1(a)(2)] vs. Plaintiff(s). DATE: TIME: COURTROOM: ADDRESS: Defendant(s). The parties submit the following JOINT STATUS REPORT in accordance with LBR 7016-1(a)(2): A. PLEADINGS/SERVICE: 1. Have all parties been served with the complaint/counterclaim/cross-claim, etc. Yes No (Claims Documents)? 2. Have all parties filed and served answers to the Claims Documents? 3. Have all motions addressed to the Claims Documents been resolved? 4. Have counsel met and conferred in compliance with LBR 7026-1? Yes Yes Yes No No No This form is mandatory. It has been approved for use in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. December 2015 F 7016-1.STATUS.REPORT 5. If your answer to any of the four preceding questions is anything other than an unqualified “YES,” please explain below (or on attached page): B. READINESS FOR TRIAL: 1. When will you be ready for trial in this case? Plaintiff Defendant 2. If your answer to the above is more than 4 months after the summons issued in this case, give reasons for further delay. Plaintiff Defendant 3. When do you expect to complete your discovery efforts? Plaintiff Defendant 4. What additional discovery do you require to prepare for trial? Plaintiff Defendant C. TRIAL TIME: 1. What is your estimate of the time required to present your side of the case at trial (including rebuttal stage if applicable)? Plaintiff Defendant 2. How many witnesses do you intend to call at trial (including opposing parties)? Plaintiff Defendant This form is mandatory. It has been approved for use in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. December 2015 F 7016-1.STATUS.REPORT 3. How many exhibits do you anticipate using at trial? Plaintiff Defendant D. PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: A pretrial conference is usually conducted between a week to a month before trial, at which time a pretrial order will be signed by the court. [See LBR 7016-1.] If you believe that a pre-trial conference is not necessary or appropriate in this case, please so note below, stating your reasons: Pretrial conference Reasons: Plaintiff is is not requested Pretrial conference Reasons: Defendant is is not requested Pretrial conference should be set after: Pretrial conference should be set after: Plaintiff Defendant (date) (date) E. SETTLEMENT: 1. What is the status of settlement efforts? 2. Has this dispute been formally mediated? Yes No If so, when? 3. Do you want this matter sent to mediation at this time? Plaintiff Yes No Defendant Yes No This form is mandatory. It has been approved for use in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. December 2015 F 7016-1.STATUS.REPORT F. FINAL JUDGMENT/ORDER: Any party who contests the bankruptcy court’s authority to enter a final judgment and/or order in this adversary proceeding must raise its objection below. Failure to select either box below may be deemed consent. Plaintiff Defendant I do consent I do not consent I do consent I do not consent to the bankruptcy court’s entry of a final judgment and/or order in this adversary proceeding. to the bankruptcy court’s entry of a final judgment and/or order in this adversary proceeding. G. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS RE TRIAL: (Use additional page if necessary) Respectfully submitted, Date: Date: __________________________________________ Printed name of law firm ___________________________________________ Printed name of law firm __________________________________________ Signature ___________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________ Printed name ___________________________________________ Printed name Attorney for: ________________________________ Attorney for: _________________________________ This form is mandatory. It has been approved for use in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. December 2015 F 7016-1.STATUS.REPORT I am over the age of 18 and not a party to this bankruptcy case or adversary proceeding. My business address is: PROOF OF SERVICE OF DOCUMENT A true and correct copy of the foregoing document entitled: JOINT STATUS REPORT [LBR 7016-1(a)(2)] will be served or was served (a) on the judge in chambers in the form and manner required by LBR 5005-2(d); and (b) in the manner stated below: 1. TO BE SERVED BY THE COURT VIA NOTICE OF ELECTRONIC FILING (NEF): Pursuant to controlling General Orders and LBR, the foregoing document will be served by the court via NEF and hyperlink to the document. On (date) , I checked the CM/ECF docket for this bankruptcy case or adversary proceeding and determined that the following persons are on the Electronic Mail Notice List to receive NEF transmission at the email addresses stated below: 2. SERVED BY UNITED STATES MAIL: On (date) , I served the following persons and/or entities at the last known addresses in this bankruptcy case or adversary proceeding by placing a true and correct copy thereof in a sealed envelope in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows. Listing the judge here constitutes a declaration that mailing to the judge will be completed no later than 24 hours after the document is filed. Service information continued on attached page 3. SERVED BY PERSONAL DELIVERY, OVERNIGHT MAIL, FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION OR EMAIL (state method for each person or entity served): Pursuant to F.R.Civ.P. 5 and/or controlling LBR, on (date) , I served the following persons and/or entities by personal delivery, overnight mail service, or (for those who consented in writing to such service method), by facsimile transmission and/or email as follows. Listing the judge here constitutes a declaration that personal delivery on, or overnight mail to, the judge will be completed no later than 24 hours after the document is filed. Service information continued on attached page I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States that the foregoing is true and correct. Service information continued on attached page Date Printed Name Signature This form is mandatory. It has been approved for use in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. December 2015 F 7016-1.STATUS.REPORT

=== Tentative Ruling Procedures for Judge Victoria S. Kaufman ===

TENTATIVE RULING PROCEDURES FOR JUDGE VICTORIA S. KAUFMAN Judge Kaufman may issue tentative rulings 12 to 48 hours prior to the scheduled hearing date. These rulings are available via the court’s webPACER service and on the court’s webpage, www.cacb.uscourts.gov, by clicking “Tentative Rulings” on the lower, left hand corner of the court’s home page, selecting judge (VK) Victoria Kaufman and clicking on the relevant hearing date. Please do not call chambers to inquire if no tentative has been posted. Please note, however, that, notwithstanding the issuance of a tentative ruling, unless (1) Judge Kaufman’s chambers or Courtroom Deputy has confirmed that no appearance is necessary or (2) the tentative ruling itself states that no appearance is necessary, appearances are required. A moving party’s failure to attend the hearing on its motion may result in denial of the motion for failure to prosecute and in the issuance of an order to show cause re sanctions. An opposing party that fails to attend the hearing on a motion that it has opposed will be deemed to have withdrawn its opposition to the relief requested in the motion. If the Judge issues a tentative ruling in an uncontested matter and excuses the movant’s appearance, but a party appears in court to contest the motion, the Judge will listen briefly and either allow the tentative ruling to stand or continue the hearing to allow the absent parties to be heard. If the hearing is continued, a member of Judge Kaufman’s chambers or the Courtroom Deputy will inform the moving party of the date and time of the continued hearing. Unless otherwise provided in the tentative ruling, the moving party must lodge a proposed order that conforms to the Judge’s tentative ruling, accompanied by a proof of service that the proposed form of order was served on all required parties and, unless the proposed order is lodged using the court’s Electronic Lodged Order Upload (“LOU”) procedures and those procedures provide otherwise, a notice of entry. If no opposition was filed, no service or proof of service of the proposed order is required prior to lodging of the proposed order. Revised: March 2024

=== Trial Procedures Supplement ===

TRIAL PROCEDURES SUPPLEMENT TO LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES FOR THE HON. VICTORIA S. KAUFMAN I. TRIAL BRIEFS Pursuant to Local Bankruptcy Rule (“LBR”) 9013-2(a)(2), the Court will require the submission of trial briefs. Pursuant to LBR 9013-2(a)(1), trial briefs must be filed no later than seven days before the trial date. Trial briefs must contain the information set forth in LBR 9013-2(a)(1)(A) through (D). Unless specifically requested by the Court, no supplemental trial briefs may be filed and none will be considered. II. PRETRIAL STIPULATION AND ORDER Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the parties must prepare a written joint pretrial stipulation pursuant to LBR 7016-1(b) through (f). The pretrial stipulation must contain the statements and information required by LBR 7016-1(b)(2). Pursuant to LBR 7016-1(b)(1)(C) and (b)(2)(D), the parties must meet and confer no later than twenty-eight (28) days before the pretrial conference to attempt to stipulate to the authenticity and admissibility of the documents exchanged (without the necessity for live testimony). The Court expects the parties to make good faith efforts to resolve all evidentiary issues. The Court will issue an order to set the trial date, approve a pretrial stipulation and provide for the procedures concerning the presentation of testimony as set forth in Sections III or IV below. III. PRESENTATION OF LIVE TESTIMONY Unless otherwise ordered by the Court (on its own initiative or at the request of a party), all evidence at trial shall be presented by way of live testimony. Live testimony may be presented in person or by ZoomGov videoconference. The Court will determine at the pretrial conference whether the trial will be conducted in person or by ZoomGov videoconference. If the trial will be conducted by ZoomGov videoconference, the following rules apply: A. Any attorney who plans to participate in the trial must appear using both audio and video (i.e., an attorney appearing by way of an audio-only connection will not be permitted to participate in the trial). B. During the evidentiary hearing, each witness must appear using both audio and video and be situated in a quiet space. Each witness must participate using a computer that (i) has adequate Internet bandwidth to support the Zoom App, and (ii) has an attached or integrated camera, microphone and speaker. (Although a headset is not required, the Court has found that headsets typically provide the highest quality audio when using the Zoom App.) 1 Effective August 29, 2025 IV. ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE: DIRECT TESTIMONY BY DECLARATION If the Court orders the presentation of direct evidence at trial by declaration, the following procedures will apply, unless otherwise modified by the Court: A. Each party must present the direct testimony of its witnesses, including the testimony of expert witnesses, with the exception of hostile witnesses, through written declarations given under penalty of perjury (“Witness Declarations”). As with all testimony, Witness Declarations are subject to the Federal Rules of Evidence, including the rules on admissibility. See Fed. R. Evid. 611(a); Adair v. Sunwest Bank (In re Adair), 965 F.2d 777, 779–80 (9th Cir. 1992) (per curiam). Each Witness Declaration must set forth the direct testimony that the witness would give as though questions were propounded in the usual fashion. Each statement of fact or opinion must be separately, sequentially numbered. B. A Witness Declaration will be admissible at trial, subject to timely objections, only if the declarant is present at trial and subject to cross-examination, unless cross- examination has been waived in writing, before trial, by the opposing party. C. Direct testimony of hostile witnesses, cross-examination, if requested, and appropriate impeachment evidence must be given by live testimony on the scheduled trial dates. The only oral testimony that may be offered at trial by a party through its own witnesses will be strictly limited to rebuttal testimony or such additional testimony on matters relevant to the outcome of the proceeding as may be specifically requested by the Court at the time of trial. D. If a Witness Declaration refers to an exhibit to be admitted into evidence, the exhibit must be identified in the declaration by exhibit number or letter. As a foundational matter, the declarant must review each exhibit to which s/he testifies, but the exhibit itself need not be attached to the Witness Declaration. Unless the parties stipulate to the admission of an exhibit, the foundation for admission of an exhibit (other than for impeachment or rebuttal purposes) must be established in the Witness Declaration. Exhibits referenced in any Witness Declaration must be offered into evidence when the Witness Declaration is offered into evidence at trial. E. If the presentation of direct evidence in the form of a deposition transcript is authorized under Fed. R. Civ. P. 32 and Fed. R. Evid. 804, the party offering such transcript must file a declaration authenticating the transcript and demonstrating that the requirements of these Rules have been satisfied. The party also must comply with the requirements of LBR 7030-1(b)(2), (b)(3) and (b)(4). However, notwithstanding LBR 7030- 1(b), the marked copy required by LBR 7030-1(b) must be filed on the docket no later than the deadline for filing that witness’s direct testimony by declaration pursuant to Section V below. V. EXHIBITS, DECLARATIONS AND EVIDENTIARY OBJECTIONS Unless otherwise ordered by the Court: A. Plaintiff must file all Witness Declarations (if applicable) and exhibits 2 Effective August 29, 2025 (pursuant to the procedures set forth in Paragraph V.D below) comprising Plaintiff’s case in chief no later than twenty-eight days before the trial date. Plaintiff concurrently must serve on Defendant all filed Witness Declarations and exhibits comprising Plaintiff’s case in chief. B. Defendant must file all Witness Declarations (if applicable) and exhibits (pursuant to the procedures set forth in Paragraph V.D below) comprising Defendant’s case in chief, together with any written evidentiary objections to the admission of any of Plaintiff’s exhibits or Witness Declarations, no later than twenty-one days before the trial date. Defendant concurrently must serve on Plaintiff all filed Witness Declarations and exhibits comprising Defendant’s case in chief, and evidentiary objections to Plaintiff’s exhibits or Witness Declarations. C. Plaintiff must file any written evidentiary objections to the admission of any of Defendant’s Witness Declarations and exhibits no later than fourteen days before the trial date. Plaintiff concurrently must serve on Defendant such written evidentiary objections. D. All trial exhibits must be numbered and marked as required by LBR 9070- 1(b)(2). Each party must file via CM/ECF a notice of lodgment of that party’s trial exhibits and attach to that notice all of that party’s exhibits in PDF format. If the attached PDF is a composite of multiple exhibits, the PDF must contain a bookmark for each exhibit (e.g., Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2, etc.). If each exhibit is attached as a separate PDF, the party must assign file names corresponding to the number or letter assigned to that exhibit. E. At trial, the parties must be prepared to display relevant portions of the lodged exhibits on the monitors located at the lectern, counsel tables, witness stand and bench. Exhibits may be displayed by using either the screen sharing function in the Zoom App or the document camera located at the lectern. The purpose of this procedure is to streamline the introduction of trial exhibits and reduce trial time. No later than fourteen days before the trial date, the parties should contact 213- 894-TECH (8324) to arrange a date and time to preview and test the courtroom technology equipment. Any previewing and testing of the courtroom technology equipment must be completed no later than three Court days before the trial date. See Courtroom Technology, at https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/courtroom-technology. F. No declarations other than those authorized under Section IV above, and timely filed pursuant to this Section V will be allowed. If the alternative procedures set forth in Section IV are applicable, the only additional evidence that a party may offer at trial is true rebuttal evidence. If the procedures in Section IV are applicable, and a party offers live testimony that the Court determines is more accurately characterized as direct testimony rather than rebuttal testimony, the testimony will be excluded or stricken. VI. USE OF DISCOVERY DOCUMENTS A. Deposition Transcripts. A party intending to offer direct evidence by way of deposition testimony pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 32 and Fed. R. Evid. 804 must comply with Paragraph IV.E above. 3 Effective August 29, 2025 B. Other Discovery Documents. Excerpts from interrogatories, requests for admissions, or other discovery documents to be offered at trial, other than those used for impeachment or rebuttal, must be filed pursuant to LBR 7026-2(c) not later than the applicable deadline for submission of declarations, exhibits and evidentiary objections set forth in Section V above. VII. JUDGE’S COPIES AND TRIAL BINDER FOR COURTROOM Judge’s copies of all Witness Declarations, briefs and evidentiary objections which exceed 25 pages must be delivered to Judge Victoria S. Kaufman, in accordance with the Central Guide, Section 2-02 and Judge Victoria S. Kaufman’s instructions. The Central Guide is located on the Court’s website at: https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/the-central- guide. Judge Victoria S. Kaufman’s instructions regarding judge’s copies are located on the Court’s website at: https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/sites/cacb/files/documents/judges/instructions/VK_Proced ures-Judges-Copies.pdf. In addition, no later than seven days before the trial date, each party must deliver to the chambers of Judge Victoria S. Kaufman one copy of a notebook or 3-ring binder containing all of that party’s trial exhibits. VIII. OTHER A. Subpoenas Required. Any party that seeks to present the testimony of a hostile (i.e., uncooperative) third-party witness at trial is responsible for properly and timely serving on that witness a subpoena to appear at trial. B. Schedule. No later than three Court days before trial, the parties must submit a schedule for the appearance of third-party witnesses, i.e., which third-party witnesses will provide testimony on each date of the trial, and whether a witness must be present in the morning and/or in the afternoon. C. Continuance of Trial Date. Trials will be commenced promptly at the scheduled date and time. Trial dates will not be continued or vacated absent good cause, on a properly noticed motion, supported by competent and persuasive evidence. The parties will be contacted and informed whether the continuance has been granted or denied. D. Settlement. No later than five days before the trial date, Plaintiff must telephone the Courtroom Deputy at (818) 587-2850 to report (1) whether the parties intend to go forward with trial as scheduled; (2) if settlement is imminent; (3) whether less time than is set forth in the order setting trial will be required (e.g., the parties will call fewer witnesses than anticipated); and (4) any other relevant information. Stipulations for settlement must be in writing, executed by each party or its counsel, filed and delivered to chambers before the date of trial. If time constraints prevent reducing a settlement to writing prior to trial, all of the parties or their counsel must (1) advise chambers of the settlement and (2) appear at the time set for trial to recite the stipulation on the record. E. Opening Arguments. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, opening 4 Effective August 29, 2025 arguments are not required. The Court will have read the trial briefs in advance. F. Closing Arguments. Any closing arguments by the parties at the conclusion of trial cannot exceed twenty minutes per party. G. Judicial Notice. The Court reserves its ability to take judicial notice of any pleadings on file with the Court and any prior rulings of the Court, whether or not a party requests that the Court take judicial notice of those pleadings or rulings. IX. COMPLIANCE Failure to comply with these procedures may result in the imposition of sanctions, including, but not limited to, monetary sanctions, removal from the trial calendar, dismissal for failure to prosecute, or the exclusion of evidence (e.g., witnesses who were not timely identified or exhibits that were not timely submitted). 5 Effective August 29, 2025

=== Chapter 13 Calendar ===

CONFIRMATION HEARINGS CALENDAR 21041 BURBANK BLVD. Bankruptcy Judge VICTORIA S. KAUFMAN June 09, 2026 9:30AM Chapter 13 Trustee ELIZABETH F. ROJAS * 1 SV25-12451-VK Alcala, Christopher Alcala, Kaitlyn Mae ATTY: MICHAEL JAY BERGER Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps * 2 SV26-10183-VK Alfino, James King ATTY: D JUSTIN HARELIK Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps 3 SV26-10805-VK Almanza, Hector Estevan ATTY: MICHAEL E CLARK Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps 4 SV26-10810-VK Alona, Luzviminda Dela Rosa ATTY: H. JASMINE PAPIAN, ESQ. Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps * 5 SV26-10348-VK Antekelyan, Arman ATTY: DEVIN SAWDAYI Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps CONFIRMATION HEARINGS CALENDAR 21041 BURBANK BLVD. Bankruptcy Judge VICTORIA S. KAUFMAN June 09, 2026 9:30AM Chapter 13 Trustee ELIZABETH F. ROJAS * 6 SV25-12141-VK Astorga, Jose Gabino Celedon, Mayra A ATTY: CHINYERE VALERIE IBE Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps * 7 SV25-12203-VK Bender, Howard A. ATTY: ALLAN STEVEN WILLIAMS Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps 8 SV26-10799-VK Besa, Augusto Del Rosario Besa, Cynthia Marie ATTY: MICHAEL E CLARK Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps * 9 SV26-10121-VK Calderon, Jo Ann ATTY: DANIEL F JIMENEZ Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps 10 SV26-10601-VK Castaneda, Carlos Francisco ATTY: ONYINYE N ANYAMA Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps CONFIRMATION HEARINGS CALENDAR 21041 BURBANK BLVD. Bankruptcy Judge VICTORIA S. KAUFMAN June 09, 2026 9:30AM Chapter 13 Trustee ELIZABETH F. ROJAS * 11 SV25-11805-VK Chertow, Jeff Chertow, Deborah ATTY: DEVIN SAWDAYI Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps 12 SV26-10653-VK Ching, Jonathan Allan Wong ATTY: DAVID H CHUNG Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps * 13 SV26-10337-VK Delgadillo, Luis Antonio Delgadillo, Erika Concepcion ATTY: STEVEN A ALPERT Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps * 14 SV25-11872-VK Gelman, Margaret ATTY: STEPHEN L BURTON Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps * 15 SV26-10533-VK Jackson, Tysha Corrine Lockamy ATTY: JOSHUA STERNBERG Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps CONFIRMATION HEARINGS CALENDAR 21041 BURBANK BLVD. Bankruptcy Judge VICTORIA S. KAUFMAN June 09, 2026 9:30AM Chapter 13 Trustee ELIZABETH F. ROJAS 16 SV26-10771-VK Kashfian, Angel ATTY: IN PRO PER Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps 17 SV26-10645-VK Khachatryan, Lucy ATTY: ANITA KHACHIKYAN Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps 18 SV26-10669-VK Kostikyan, Vahe ATTY: TYSON TAKEUCHI Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps 19 SV26-10598-VK Macias, Luis F Macias, Lillian Mae ATTY: KEVIN T SIMON Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps 20 SV26-10795-VK Maloof, Omar ATTY: KEVIN T SIMON Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps CONFIRMATION HEARINGS CALENDAR 21041 BURBANK BLVD. Bankruptcy Judge VICTORIA S. KAUFMAN June 09, 2026 9:30AM Chapter 13 Trustee ELIZABETH F. ROJAS 21 SV26-10662-VK Martinez, Carlos Estevan ATTY: DONALD IWUCHUKWU Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps * 22 SV26-10449-VK Mazin, Stan ATTY: KEVIN T SIMON Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps 23 SV26-10564-VK Nazaryan, Lilit ATTY: ANITA KHACHIKYAN Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps * 24 SV26-10362-VK Orange, Ayesha Raushanna ATTY: DONALD IWUCHUKWU Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps 25 SV26-10679-VK OROZCO, ARNOLDO ATTY: IN PRO PER Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps CONFIRMATION HEARINGS CALENDAR 21041 BURBANK BLVD. Bankruptcy Judge VICTORIA S. KAUFMAN June 09, 2026 9:30AM Chapter 13 Trustee ELIZABETH F. ROJAS 26 SV26-10765-VK Ozbirn, Ryan Timothy ATTY: JUANITA V. MILLER, ESQ. Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps * 27 SV26-10558-VK Perez, Bernadette Yap ATTY: JAMES GEOFFREY BEIRNE Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps * 28 SV25-12182-VK Ramirez, Angel ATTY: DAVID H CHUNG Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps 29 SV26-10807-VK Richardson, Terrell Rashid ATTY: IN PRO PER Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps * 30 SV25-10314-VK Robbins, Brian James ATTY: NATHAN A. BERNEMAN Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps CONFIRMATION HEARINGS CALENDAR 21041 BURBANK BLVD. Bankruptcy Judge VICTORIA S. KAUFMAN June 09, 2026 9:30AM Chapter 13 Trustee ELIZABETH F. ROJAS * 31 SV25-11798-VK Ryland, Jr., Charles Lebert ATTY: NICHOLAS M. WAJDA Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps * 32 SV26-10490-VK Sanchez, Edgar ATTY: LALEH ENSAFI Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps 33 SV26-10790-VK Shatila, Hassan Saad ATTY: NABIL CHELICO Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps * 34 SV26-10181-VK Smith, Michael L ATTY: KENNETH H J HENJUM Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps * 35 SV25-11891-VK Solorio, Erica ATTY: H. JASMINE PAPIAN, ESQ. Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps CONFIRMATION HEARINGS CALENDAR 21041 BURBANK BLVD. Bankruptcy Judge VICTORIA S. KAUFMAN June 09, 2026 9:30AM Chapter 13 Trustee ELIZABETH F. ROJAS * 36 SV26-10477-VK Stanford, Tykisha ATTY: CHIRNESE L LIVERPOOL Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps 37 SV26-10609-VK Stone, Barbara Louise ATTY: JUANITA V MILLER Obj. Creditor(s) [ ] 109g [ ] Conv [ ] Dism [ ] Chap 13 only [ ] Conf [ ] Cont'd to ______ / ______ / 2026 at ______ : _______ [ ] All Chaps CONFIRMATION HEARINGS CALENDAR 21041 BURBANK BLVD. = = = DISMISSED OR CONVERTED AS OF 05/21/2026 = = = Bankruptcy Judge VICTORIA S. KAUFMAN June 09, 2026 9:30AM Chapter 13 Trustee ELIZABETH F. ROJAS 38 SV26-10671-VK Behzadi, Babak 05/06/2026 L-DISM PRE-CONF (FR PRINTED) ATTY: IN PRO PER 39 SV26-10623-VK Castro, Victoria Elizabeth 05/06/2026 L-DISM PRE-CONF (FR PRINTED) ATTY: IN PRO PER 40 SV26-10767-VK Francis, Anthony Orel 05/06/2026 L-DISM PRE-CONF (FR PRINTED) ATTY: IN PRO PER 41 SV26-10631-VK Garrett, Jason Anthony Garrett, Sarah Ann ATTY: IN PRO PER 04/21/2026 L-DISM PRE-CONF (FR PRINTED) 42 SV26-10723-VK Loder, Gary Mitchell Loder, Nancy Jane ATTY: Bryan Diaz 05/06/2026 L-DISM PRE-CONF (FR PRINTED) 43 SV26-10720-VK Sahakyan, Artur 04/21/2026 L-DISM PRE-CONF (FR PRINTED) ATTY: IN PRO PER

=== Telephonic Appearance Procedures ===

NOTICE OF VIDEO AND TELEPHONIC APPEARANCE PROCEDURES FOR JUDGE VICTORIA KAUFMAN’S CASES Effective October 2, 2023, Judge Kaufman will resume in-person hearings. However, parties in interest (and their counsel) may continue to participate in most hearings remotely using ZoomGov audio and video. ZoomGov connection information for each hearing is provided on Judge Kaufman’s publicly posted hearing calendar, which may be viewed online at: http://ecf- ciao.cacb.uscourts.gov/CiaoPosted/?jid=VK Unless otherwise ordered by Judge Kaufman, no party or witness may appear remotely for any trial or evidentiary hearing. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND THE PRESS MAY ONLY CONNECT TO THE ZOOM AUDIO FEED, AND ONLY BY TELEPHONE. ACCESS TO THE VIDEO FEED BY THESE INDIVIDUALS IS PROHIBITED. IN THE CASE OF A TRIAL OR EVIDENTIARY HEARING, NO AUDIO ACCESS WILL BE PROVIDED. HOWEVER, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND THE PRESS MAY OBSERVE SUCH PROCEEDINGS IN PERSON. A ZoomGov account is not necessary for remote access, and no pre-registration is required. Remote access through ZoomGov is free of charge. The audio portion of each hearing will be recorded electronically by the Court and constitute its official record. ALL PERSONS (OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED COURT STAFF) ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED FROM MAKING ANY AUDIO OR VIDEO RECORDING OF COURT PROCEEDINGS, BY ANY MEANS. VIOLATION OF THIS PROHIBITION MAY RESULT IN THE IMPOSITION OF MONETARY AND NON-MONETARY SANCTIONS. Remote access is a privilege. Judge Kaufman reserves the right to suspend or discontinue any party's remote access privileges in her discretion. Further, although Judge Kaufman is pleased to make this accommodation available, any party or counsel that elects to appear remotely bears the risk of malfunction or disconnection from the hearing. Revised September 2023 Tips for a Successful ZoomGov Court Experience 1. Test the video and audio capabilities of your computer or mobile device in advance of the hearing (i.e., at least one day in advance). a. You can do this by clicking on the ZoomGov meeting link posting for the hearing and/or check your video and audio using the ZoomGov app. 2. If you intend to speak at the hearing, please find a quiet place from which to participate. 3. If you are connecting to the hearing using a wireless device, you should situate yourself in a location with a strong wireless signal. 4. Unless and until it is your turn to speak, please mute your audio to minimize background noise. a. If connected to ZoomGov audio by telephone, you can mute or unmute your connection by pressing *6 on your phone. 5. When you first speak—and each time you speak after someone else has spoken—please say your name. This may seem awkward but is essential to making a good court record. The only part of the hearing being recorded is the audio. If a transcript is requested, it is sometimes difficult for the transcriber to know who is speaking. 6. If you are participating by video, try to avoid having a window or bright background behind you. (You may, as a result, appear on video as a shadow.) If you cannot avoid the bright background, try using a desk lamp or other light source to brighten your face. 7. If you are participating by video using a personal computer, you may separately connect to the audio feed by telephone (for improved audio) using the call-in information provided for the hearing. a. If you do this, please connect to the video feed first. In the ZoomGov app, you will be assigned a Participant Code. Use this code to associate your video and audio feeds. 8. If available, a headset-microphone often provides better sound quality for listening and speaking. Revised September 2023 9. Remote participants should at all times remember that although conducted remotely, these hearings are official court proceedings, and individuals should act accordingly. a. If video is enabled, please wear attire consistent with the decorum of court proceedings. b. ZoomGov permits the use of virtual backgrounds to safeguard your privacy. If you choose to use a virtual background, please avoid backgrounds that are offensive or distracting. 10. ZoomGov video participants are permitted to specify a display name. If using video, please specify your complete name to assist the Court in creating a record of the proceedings. Revised September 2023

=== Appointed May 2, 2006 by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ===

Court of Appeals Appoint New Bankruptcy Judges for Central District of California Page 1 of 2 Home Back to list United States Courts for the Ninth Circuit NEWS RELEASE January 31, 2006 Contact: David Madden (415) 556-6177 Court of Appeals Appoints New Bankruptcy Judges for Central District of California SAN FRANCISCO — Chief Judge Mary M. Schroeder of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has announced the appointments of Los Angeles attorneys Richard Neiter and Victoria S. Kaufman as bankruptcy judges for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. Judge Neiter, 68, will serve a 14-year term in office, effective Feb. 18, 2006. He succeeds Judge Robert W. Alberts, who is stepping down from the Central District bankruptcy bench after 14 years of service. Judge Kaufman, 41, will serve a 14-year term in office, effective May 2, 2006. She succeeds Judge James N. Barr, who is stepping down from the Central District bankruptcy bench after 19 years of service. Both Judge Neiter and Judge Kaufman will maintain chambers in Los Angeles. Judge Neiter is an experienced attorney who has practiced bankruptcy law for more than 40 years. He has been in private practice at the Los Angeles law firm of Stutman, Treister & Glatt since his admission to the State Bar of California in1963. Born in Los Angeles, Judge Neiter obtained a B.S. in 1959 from the University of California at Los Angeles, and a J.D. in 1962 from the University of Southern California Law School, where he was a member of the Board of Editors for the Southern California Law Review. Judge Neiter has served on the panel of trained mediators for the Central District of California Bankruptcy Court. His numerous professional activities http://www.ce9.uscourts.gov/web/ocelibra.nsf/504ca249c786e20f85256284006da7ab/67b13... 4/13/2006 Court of Appeals Appoint New Bankruptcy Judges for Central District of California Page 2 of 2 include serving as chairman of the Debtor/Creditor Relations and Bankruptcy Committee for the State Bar of California, and as a member of the Executive Committee for the Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is also active in various civic and religious organizations. Judge Kaufman was recently of counsel in the corporate department of the law firm of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP in Los Angeles. She has experience in bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy litigation, and has held a number of positions in San Diego, New York and Los Angeles. Born in Indianapolis, Judge Kaufman obtained a B.A. from Bryn Mawr College in 1986, and a J.D. in 1989 from Harvard Law School, where she was an editor of the Harvard International Law Journal. While at Harvard, she also was a teaching assistant for an undergraduate course on the Russian Revolution and an instructor in the Foreign Student Orientation Program. Judge Kaufman is a former law clerk to U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Marilyn Shea- Stonum of the Northern District of Ohio. She was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1989. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California is the nation’s busiest with more than 60,000 bankruptcy filings in calendar year 2004. The court has 21 bankruptcy judges and five divisional offices serving seven counties. Judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit have statutory responsibility for selecting and appointing the 68 bankruptcy judges in the nine western states that comprise the Ninth Circuit. The court uses a comprehensive merit selection process for the initial appointment and for the reappointments. Bankruptcy judges serve a 14-year, renewable term, at a salary of $151,984, and handle all bankruptcy-related matters under the Bankruptcy Code. # # # http://www.ce9.uscourts.gov/web/ocelibra.nsf/504ca249c786e20f85256284006da7ab/67b13... 4/13/2006

=== Reappointed May 2, 2020 by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ===

N E W S R E L E A S E May 26, 2020 Contact: Katherine Rodriguez, (415) 355-8800 U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Victoria S. Kaufman of Central District of California Reappointed SAN FRANCISCO – Judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit have approved the reappointment of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Victoria S. Kaufman of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. Her second 14-year term became effective May 2, 2020. Judge Kaufman, who maintains chambers in Woodland Hills, has served on the bankruptcy court for the Central District since 2006. Prior to her appointment to the bench, Judge Kaufman was of counsel at the law firm of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP in Los Angeles, and held a number of positions in San Diego, New York and Los Angeles, where she practiced bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy litigation. Born in Indianapolis, Judge Kaufman earned her bachelor’s degree from Bryn Mawr College in 1986 and her juris doctorate in 1989 from Harvard Law School, where she was editor of the Harvard International Law Journal. While at Harvard, Judge Kaufman was a teaching assistant for an undergraduate course on the Russian Revolution and an instructor in the Foreign Student Orientation Program. Following law school, she clerked for U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Marilyn Shea-Stonum of the Northern District of Ohio. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, which is authorized 23 bankruptcy judges, reported 38,148 new filings in 2019. Bankruptcy judges serve a 14-year renewable term and handle all bankruptcy-related matters under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit have statutory responsibility for selecting and appointing bankruptcy judges in the nine western states that comprise the Ninth Circuit. The court uses a comprehensive merit selection process for the initial appointment. For reappointments, the court conducts a performance review and considers public comment evaluations. # # #