Motion to Disqualify Judge

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WHAT IS A MOTION TO DISQUALIFY JUDGE? A motion to disqualify a judge is a request made by a party to the court to remove the presiding judge from the case, usually based on a conflict of interest or bias that would prevent the judge from making an impartial decision. (NOTE: An adverse decision is not by itself considered bias.)
WHY WOULD I NEED A MOTION TO DISQUALIFY JUDGE? You would need a motion to disqualify a judge if you believe that the presiding judge has a conflict of interest or bias that would prevent them from making an impartial decision in your case.
WHEN WOULD I NEED A MOTION TO DISQUALIFY JUDGE? You would need a motion to disqualify a judge at any stage of the litigation when you become aware of the conflict of interest or bias.
HOW WOULD I USE A MOTION TO DISQUALIFY JUDGE? You would use a motion to disqualify a judge to request that the court remove the presiding judge from the case. The motion should include a description of the conflict of interest or bias, any relevant case law, and any supporting evidence or legal arguments.
WHAT’S THE PROCESS? We’ll guide you through the process of completing a motion to disqualify a judge that sets out your request. In the end, you will download a properly formatted motion to disqualify a judge to file with the court.

Awareness – Understand the requirements, components, and factors for success of a motion to disqualify a judge.
Authority – Understand the law and find legal support for your motion to disqualify a judge.
Assembly – Use the information you’ve collected to craft your motion to disqualify a judge.

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