Telephone Appearances.

Counsel seeking to appear at a motion hearing by telephone must make a request by letter to the court, with copies to all parties, as far in advance of the hearing as practicable. The letter shall include the telephone number at which counsel will be available and shall include the position of all other counsel regarding the request. Whether such an appearance will be considered, what procedural requirements will be imposed, and the type of relief granted are within the sole discretion of the court. Telephone appearances by cellular telephone are discouraged.