Pellicano and former entertainment lawyer Terry Christensen were convicted last August on federal wiretapping and conspiracy charges.
The judge ordered Pellicano to return to court Nov.12 for sentencing.
Christensen is due to be sentenced Nov. 17.
Both men face ten years or more in prison.
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