Judge Memmer

C. Kailani Memmer
United States Magistrate Judge
210 Franklin Rd, SW
Suite 344
Roanoke, VA 24011
540-857-5135

Communicating with Chambers and Related Information

To schedule criminal matters with Judge Memmer, please contact Kimberly Saville (Kim_Saville@vawd.uscourts.gov or 540-857-5154).

To schedule civil matters with Judge Memmer, please send an email copying all counsel and unrepresented parties to Memmer.ECF@vawd.uscourts.gov or call 540-857-5135.

As outlined in the Administrative Procedures for Filing, Signing, and Verifying Pleadings and Papers by Electronic Means in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia, proposed orders are to be submitted with motions for which a supporting brief is not required. Proposed orders submitted for entry must be sent to chambers by email as a Word formatted attachment to Memmer.ECF@vawd.uscourts.gov and copying all counsel or unrepresented parties on the email.

Scheduling Mediations

The parties are expected to contact chambers to schedule mediations referred to Judge Memmer. To schedule a mediation with Judge Memmer, send an email copying all counsel and unrepresented parties to Memmer.ECF@vawd.uscourts.gov and Kelsey_Durkin@vawd.uscourts.gov.

Sample Mediation Order

Discovery Disputes

In accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37(a)(1), when a discovery dispute arises, counsel and any unrepresented parties are required to participate in good faith in a meaningful meet and confer process before seeking court intervention. The meet and confer is expected to be by telephone, video, or in person. If the parties are unable to resolve the discovery dispute during the meet and confer, counsel and any unrepresented parties are directed to schedule a discovery status conference with Judge Memmer prior to filing a discovery motion.

To schedule a discovery status conference, please send an email copying all counsel and unrepresented parties to Memmer.ECF@vawd.uscourts.gov and Kelsey_Durkin@vawd.uscourts.gov.

Chambers Staff

Courtroom Deputy: Kim Saville
Email: Kim_Saville@vawd.uscourts.gov
Phone: 540-857-5154

Career Law Clerk: Kelsey M. Durkin
Email: Kelsey_Durkin@vawd.uscourts.gov
Phone: 540-857-5135

Term Law Clerk (2025-2026): Michael Vuong
Email: Michael_Vuong@vawd.uscourts.gov
Phone: 540-857-5135