Removal of CA civil case from Superior to Federal Court

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I'm the plaintiff in a civil case. Can I ask the judge in open court to remove the case to federal court? It's been over 30 days since service on defendant, so I can't file a motion to remove. Most of the causes of action are US law violations.
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Pamela Koslyn

Pamela Koslyn

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This attorney is licensed in California. Posted about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable
No. If you're the plaintiff, you can't remove your own action, even to defend against a counterclaim that's better off in federal court. Only the defendant can remove an action.

Disclaimer: Please note that this answer does not constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on, since each state has different laws, each situation is fact specific, and it is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the facts and documents at issue. This answer does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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Peter Robert Stone

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This attorney is licensed in California and 1 other state. Posted about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable
You might consider, but do not do this without advice of counsel, dismissing the case and refile in Federal court. Of course you can only do that if you get a stipulation or the time on the Statute of Limitations has not run.

Again you need to consult with an attorney before taking any such action, but it is a possibility.
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