--- title: "Timothy M Reif | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/timothy-m-reif-14441" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Timothy M Reif United States Court of International Trade · U.S. Court of International Trade Judge ## Profile - Court: United States Court of International Trade - State: National federal courts - Role: U.S. Court of International Trade Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-06-30 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Judge Timothy Mark Reif has served on the United States Court of International Trade since August 8, 2019, filling the seat vacated by Judge Richard K. Eaton - Timothy M. Reif is a federal judge on the U.S. Court of International Trade, appointed in 2019 by President Donald Trump after a long career in U.S. trade law and government service. - General Counsel, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (2009–2017) - Private practice at Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy (1985–1987, 1995–1998) - Associate General Counsel, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (1989–1993) - Judge, United States Court of International Trade, ?-present - In summary: Judge Timothy M. Reif is a seasoned trade law expert and public servant, now presiding over international trade cases in the U.S. Court of International Trade, with a career defined by high-level legal, legislative, and diplomatic work ### Education - J.D. — Columbia Law School and his M.P.A. and A.B. degrees from Princeton University - and M.P.A. in Public and International Affairs, Princeton University (Fulbright Scholar) — B.A. - Columbia Law School (Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar) — J.D. ### Additional information - President Trump nominated Reif on January 23, 2019; the Senate confirmed him by voice vote on August 1, 2019, and he received his judicial commission on August 8, 2019. - Senior Advisor to the U.S. Trade Representative (2017–2019) - Chief International Trade Counsel to the Ways and Means Committee (1998–2009) - Trade Counsel to the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means (1993–1994) - Attorney-Advisor, U.S. International Trade Commission (1987–1989) - Date of birth: 1959-04-12 - The court has nationwide jurisdiction over civil cases arising under U.S. international trade laws. - He has also taught at Columbia Law School, Georgetown University Law Center, and Princeton University. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### motion contents Scope: courtwide State the relief sought in a motion and accompany the motion with a proposed order. Follow the pleading-form rules for captions and other form requirements. Evidence excerpt: state the relief sought; and (E) be accompanied by a proposed order. [Rules of the United States Court of International Trade](https://www.cit.uscourts.gov/sites/cit/files/COMPLETE%20RULES%20AND%20FORMS.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### motion oral argument request Scope: courtwide Request oral argument on a motion no later than 21 days after service of the last permitted response or reply, or after its filing period expires. Evidence excerpt: A motion for oral argument on a motion must be filed no later than 21 days after service of the last permitted response or reply to the motion. [Rules of the United States Court of International Trade](https://www.cit.uscourts.gov/sites/cit/files/COMPLETE%20RULES%20AND%20FORMS.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### motion response timing Scope: courtwide Unless another rule or court order applies, serve a motion response within 21 days, or within 35 days for a dispositive motion; a dispositive-motion reply is due 21 days after the response. Evidence excerpt: a response to a motion must be served within 21 days after service of such motion, except that a response to a dispositive motion must be served within 35 days after service of such motion. [Rules of the United States Court of International Trade](https://www.cit.uscourts.gov/sites/cit/files/COMPLETE%20RULES%20AND%20FORMS.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### motion consultation Scope: courtwide For the motions listed in Rule 7(f), including a motion for hearing or oral argument, consult all other parties in good faith before filing and try to reach agreement. Evidence excerpt: the movant must consult with all other parties to the action to attempt to reach agreement, in good faith, on the issues involved in the motion. [Rules of the United States Court of International Trade](https://www.cit.uscourts.gov/sites/cit/files/COMPLETE%20RULES%20AND%20FORMS.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### trial testimony Scope: courtwide Trial testimony is taken in open court unless an identified rule or statute provides otherwise. Remote contemporaneous testimony requires good cause, compelling circumstances, and appropriate safeguards. Evidence excerpt: At trial, the witnesses' testimony must be taken in open court unless a federal statute, the Federal Rules of Evidence, these rules, or other rules adopted by the Supreme Court provide otherwise. [Rules of the United States Court of International Trade](https://www.cit.uscourts.gov/sites/cit/files/COMPLETE%20RULES%20AND%20FORMS.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/14441/timothy-m-reif/) - [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/14441/timothy-m-reif/) - [United States Court of International Trade current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/14441/timothy-m-reif/) - [Rules of the United States Court of International Trade](https://www.cit.uscourts.gov/sites/cit/files/COMPLETE%20RULES%20AND%20FORMS.pdf) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/14441/timothy-m-reif/) - [Judge Timothy M. Reif | Court of International Trade | United States](https://www.cit.uscourts.gov/content/judge-timothy-m-reif) - [Reif, Timothy Mark](https://www.fjc.gov/history/judges/reif-timothy-mark) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/timothy-m-reif-14441", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/timothy-m-reif-14441", "name": "Timothy M Reif | KnowJudges", "description": "Timothy M Reif, United States Court of International Trade. 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