diff --git a/sync.py b/sync.py
index af06953..f959d16 100644
--- a/sync.py
+++ b/sync.py
@@ -74,6 +74,30 @@ def convert_to_pacific_time(date_str):
         return ''
 
 
+def parse_local_date(date_str):
+    """Parse a date string that is already in local (Pacific) time as YYYY-MM-DD.
+
+    Filevine date-picker fields store calendar dates as midnight UTC, but they
+    represent the user's local date. This function extracts just the date portion
+    without any timezone conversion.
+
+    Args:
+        date_str (str): ISO 8601 date string (e.g., "2026-05-29T00:00:00Z")
+
+    Returns:
+        str: Date formatted as YYYY-MM-DD, or empty string if input is empty
+    """
+    if not date_str:
+        return ''
+
+    try:
+        dt = datetime.fromisoformat(date_str.replace('Z', '+00:00'))
+        return dt.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')
+    except (ValueError, AttributeError) as e:
+        print(f"[WARN] Date parse failed for '{date_str}': {e}")
+        return ''
+
+
 def extract_domains_from_emails(emails: List[str]) -> List[str]:
     """Extract unique domains from a list of email addresses.
 
@@ -212,30 +236,30 @@ def process_project(index: int, total: int, project_data: dict, client: Filevine
                                    ), '')
 
         # Extract notice service and expiration dates
-        notice_service_date = convert_to_pacific_time(new_file_review.get("noticeServiceDate")) or ''
-        notice_expiration_date = convert_to_pacific_time(new_file_review.get("noticeExpirationDate")) or ''
+        notice_service_date = parse_local_date(new_file_review.get("noticeServiceDate")) or ''
+        notice_expiration_date = parse_local_date(new_file_review.get("noticeExpirationDate")) or ''
 
         # Extract daily rent damages
         daily_rent_damages = lease_info_np.get("dailyRentDamages") or dates_and_deadlines.get("dailyRentDamages") or ''
 
         # Extract default date
-        default_date = convert_to_pacific_time(dates_and_deadlines.get("defaultDate")) or ''
-        case_filed_date = convert_to_pacific_time(dates_and_deadlines.get("dateCaseFiled")) or ''
+        default_date = parse_local_date(dates_and_deadlines.get("defaultDate")) or ''
+        case_filed_date = parse_local_date(dates_and_deadlines.get("dateCaseFiled")) or ''
 
         # Extract motion hearing dates
-        demurrer_hearing_date = convert_to_pacific_time(dates_and_deadlines.get("demurrerHearingDate")) or ''
-        motion_to_strike_hearing_date = convert_to_pacific_time(dates_and_deadlines.get("mTSHearingDate")) or ''
-        motion_to_quash_hearing_date = convert_to_pacific_time(dates_and_deadlines.get("mTQHearingDate")) or ''
-        other_motion_hearing_date = convert_to_pacific_time(dates_and_deadlines.get("otherMotion1HearingDate")) or ''
+        demurrer_hearing_date = parse_local_date(dates_and_deadlines.get("demurrerHearingDate")) or ''
+        motion_to_strike_hearing_date = parse_local_date(dates_and_deadlines.get("mTSHearingDate")) or ''
+        motion_to_quash_hearing_date = parse_local_date(dates_and_deadlines.get("mTQHearingDate")) or ''
+        other_motion_hearing_date = parse_local_date(dates_and_deadlines.get("otherMotion1HearingDate")) or ''
 
         # Extract MSC details
-        msc_date = convert_to_pacific_time(dates_and_deadlines.get("mSCDate")) or ''
+        msc_date = parse_local_date(dates_and_deadlines.get("mSCDate")) or ''
         msc_time = dates_and_deadlines.get("mSCTime") or ''  # Time field, not converting
         msc_address = dates_and_deadlines.get("mSCAddress") or ''
         msc_div_dept_room = dates_and_deadlines.get("mSCDeptDiv") or ''
 
         # Extract trial details
-        trial_date = convert_to_pacific_time(dates_and_deadlines.get("trialDate")) or ''
+        trial_date = parse_local_date(dates_and_deadlines.get("trialDate")) or ''
         trial_time = dates_and_deadlines.get("trialTime") or ''  # Time field, not converting
         trial_address = dates_and_deadlines.get("trialAddress") or ''
         trial_div_dept_room = dates_and_deadlines.get("trialDeptDivRoom") or ''
@@ -244,16 +268,16 @@ def process_project(index: int, total: int, project_data: dict, client: Filevine
         final_result = dates_and_deadlines.get("finalResultOfTrialMSCCa") or ''
 
         # Extract settlement details
-        date_of_settlement = convert_to_pacific_time(dates_and_deadlines.get("dateOfStipulation")) or ''
+        date_of_settlement = parse_local_date(dates_and_deadlines.get("dateOfStipulation")) or ''
         final_obligation = dates_and_deadlines.get("finalObligationUnderTheStip") or ''
         def_comply_stip = dates_and_deadlines.get("defendantsComplyWithStip") or ''
 
         # Extract judgment and writ details
-        judgment_date = convert_to_pacific_time(dates_and_deadlines.get("dateOfJudgment")) or ''
-        writ_issued_date = convert_to_pacific_time(dates_and_deadlines.get("writIssuedDate")) or ''
+        judgment_date = parse_local_date(dates_and_deadlines.get("dateOfJudgment")) or ''
+        writ_issued_date = parse_local_date(dates_and_deadlines.get("writIssuedDate")) or ''
 
         # Extract lockout and stay details
-        scheduled_lockout = convert_to_pacific_time(dates_and_deadlines.get("sheriffScheduledDate")) or ''
+        scheduled_lockout = parse_local_date(dates_and_deadlines.get("sheriffScheduledDate")) or ''
         oppose_stays = dates_and_deadlines.get("opposeStays") or ''
 
         # Extract premises safety and entry code
@@ -261,7 +285,7 @@ def process_project(index: int, total: int, project_data: dict, client: Filevine
         matter_gate_code = property_info.get("propertyEntryCodeOrInstructions") or ''
 
         # Extract possession recovered date
-        date_possession_recovered = convert_to_pacific_time(dates_and_deadlines.get("datePossessionRecovered")) or ''
+        date_possession_recovered = parse_local_date(dates_and_deadlines.get("datePossessionRecovered")) or ''
 
         # Extract attorney fees and costs
         attorney_fees = fees_and_costs.get("totalAttorneysFees") or ''
@@ -274,7 +298,7 @@ def process_project(index: int, total: int, project_data: dict, client: Filevine
             client=c.get("firstName", ""),
             matter_description=p.get("projectName", ""),
             defendant_1=defendant_one.get('fullName', 'Unknown'),
-            matter_open=convert_to_pacific_time(dates_and_deadlines.get("dateCaseFiled") or p.get("createdDate")),
+            matter_open=parse_local_date(dates_and_deadlines.get("dateCaseFiled") or p.get("createdDate")),
             notice_type=new_file_review.get("noticeType", '') or '',
             case_number=dates_and_deadlines.get('caseNumber', '') or '',
             premises_address=property_info.get("premisesAddressWithUnit", "") or '',
@@ -317,11 +341,11 @@ def process_project(index: int, total: int, project_data: dict, client: Filevine
             attorney_fees=attorney_fees,
             costs=costs,
             documents_url=matter_overview.get('documentShareFolderURL', '') or '',
-            service_attempt_date_1=convert_to_pacific_time(next(iter(service_info), {}).get('serviceDate')),
+            service_attempt_date_1=parse_local_date(next(iter(service_info), {}).get('serviceDate')),
             contacts=cs,
             project_email_address=p.get("projectEmailAddress", ""),
             number=p.get("number", "") or matter_overview.get('matterNumber', ''),
-            incident_date=convert_to_pacific_time(p.get("incidentDate") or detail.get("incidentDate")),
+            incident_date=parse_local_date(p.get("incidentDate") or detail.get("incidentDate")),
             project_id=pid,
             project_name=p.get("projectName") or detail.get("projectName"),
             project_url=p.get("projectUrl") or detail.get("projectUrl"),