Motion to Quash Subpoena Template
[Attorney Name or Party Name]
[Law Firm Name, if applicable]
[Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]
IN THE [NAME OF COURT]
FOR [COUNTY / DISTRICT / JURISDICTION]
[Plaintiff / Petitioner Name],
Plaintiff / Petitioner,
v.
[Defendant / Respondent Name],
Defendant / Respondent.
Case No.: [Case Number]
1. Title of Motion
MOTION TO QUASH SUBPOENA
[Name of Moving Party] respectfully moves this Court for an order quashing, or in the alternative modifying, the subpoena served on [Name of Person or Entity] dated [Date].
This motion is based on the grounds set out below, the records in this matter, and any supporting declaration, memorandum, or exhibits filed with this motion.
Moving Party: [Full Name or Entity Name]
Role in Case: [Party / Nonparty / Witness / Other]
Address: [Address]
Phone Number: [Phone Number]
Email Address: [Email Address]
Date of Subpoena: [Date]
Date Served: [Date]
Issued By: [Attorney / Party / Agency / Other]
Directed To: [Person or Entity Name]
Type of Subpoena:
☐ testimony
☐ deposition
☐ production of documents
☐ electronically stored information
☐ inspection of premises
☐ other: [Describe]
Compliance Date: [Date]
Compliance Location: [Location]
4. Background
The subpoena seeks the following information, testimony, records, or materials:
[Describe what the subpoena requests]
The moving party challenges the subpoena because:
[Brief explanation of why the subpoena should be quashed or modified]
5. Grounds for Motion
The subpoena should be quashed or modified for the following reason or reasons:
☐ it does not allow a reasonable time to comply
☐ it requires disclosure of privileged or protected information
☐ it is overly broad
☐ it is unduly burdensome or expensive
☐ it seeks irrelevant information
☐ it seeks confidential commercial, private, or sensitive information
☐ it was improperly served
☐ it was issued by or for the wrong court or proceeding
☐ it exceeds the permissible scope of the subpoena
☐ other: [Describe]
Additional details:
[Insert explanation]
6. Specific Objections
The moving party specifically objects to the subpoena on the following basis:
[Privilege objection]
[Scope objection]
[Burden objection]
[Confidentiality objection]
[Jurisdiction or service objection]
[Other objection]
If only part of the subpoena is objectionable, describe the part at issue:
[Insert details]
7. Requested Relief
The moving party requests that the Court enter an order:
☐ quashing the subpoena in full
☐ modifying the subpoena to limit scope, time, subject matter, or location
☐ relieving the moving party from compliance unless further ordered
☐ entering a protective order
☐ awarding costs, fees, or other relief if permitted
☐ granting such other relief as the Court deems proper
If modification is requested instead of full quashing, the moving party proposes the following limitation:
[Describe proposed narrowed scope or condition]
8. Supporting Facts
In support of this motion, the moving party states:
[Describe the burden, privilege issue, confidentiality concern, timing issue, or other factual basis]
If applicable, supporting declaration, affidavit, correspondence, or exhibits are attached as:
Exhibit A – [Description]
Exhibit B – [Description]
Exhibit C – [Description]
9. Memorandum or Legal Basis
This motion is based on the applicable court rules, subpoena rules, privilege rules, and the Court’s authority to protect a person or entity from improper, excessive, or unlawful subpoena demands.
Additional legal grounds, if any:
[Insert rule, statute, case reference, or local rule]
10. Conclusion
For the reasons stated above, the moving party respectfully asks the Court to quash the subpoena, or alternatively modify it, and grant any other appropriate relief.
11. Signature
Dated: [Date]
Signature: __________________________
Name: [Attorney Name or Party Name]
Title: [Attorney for Moving Party / Self-Represented Party / Other]
Bar Number: [Bar Number, if applicable]
Law Firm: [Law Firm Name, if applicable]
12. Certificate of Service
I certify that on [Date], I served a copy of this Motion to Quash Subpoena on the following person(s) or party(ies):
[Name] – [Address / Email]
[Name] – [Address / Email]
Method of Service:
☐ mail
☐ email
☐ hand delivery
☐ electronic filing system
☐ other: [Specify]
Signature: __________________________
Name: [Attorney Name or Party Name]
Date: [Date]
