Judge Michelle Urbistondo
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
Adjournments
- Parties may not cancel court-set hearings by agreed order or agreement of the parties.
- Email special-set hearing cancellations to the judicial assistant and bailiff no later than 4:00 p.m. on the prior business day, or attendance is required.
Request must include
- A court-set hearing cannot be cancelled unless a Notice of Settlement or Order of Dismissal is filed or emailed to the judicial assistant and bailiff 24 hours beforehand; otherwise, attendance is mandatory.
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Proposed orders are accepted only through courtMAP, in Word format on its blank order form, accompanied by the motion and all supporting documents.
Proposed Orders are only accepted via courtMAP, which must be submitted in Word format on the courtMAP pre-generated blank order form, and accompanied with a Motion and all supporting documents.
DOCX
Document Filing Requirements14 rules
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Mandatory
Anyone appearing virtually before Judge Urbistondo must comply with the Standing Order on Virtual Court Appearances.
ANY INDIVIDUAL APPEARING VIRTUALLY FOR COURT BEFORE JUDGE URBISTONDO, WHETHER A PARTY, INCLUDING PRO SE, OR SELF-REPRESENTED, ATTORNEY, WITNESS, OR FRIEND/FAMILY MEMBER OF A DEFENDANT, MEDIA PERSONNEL OR OBSERVER, MUST COMPLY WITH THE RULES OUTLINED IN "Judge URBISTONDO'S STANDING ORDER ON VIRTUAL COURT APPEARANCES" IN THE DOCUMENTS SECTION OF THIS PAGE.
Document Type
Virtual Appearance
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
The court will not accept agreed orders that continue cases or change trial deadlines.
THE COURT DOES NOT ACCEPT AGREED ORDERS CONTINUING CASES, OR CHANGING TRIAL DEADLINES.
Document Type
Agreed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
A notice of hearing must include the division Zoom meeting ID.
The notice of hearing must include the division zoom meeting ID.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
An agreed order must include the opposing party’s written stipulation as a supporting document or it will be rejected.
Agreed Orders shall include as a supporting document the stipulation of the opposing party in writing or the Order will be rejected.
Document Type
Agreed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
The notice of hearing and motion must be filed with the Clerk to add a matter to the Motion Calendar.
In order for your matter to be added to the Judge's Motion Calendar, the notice of hearing and motions(s) MUST be filed with the Clerk.
Document Type
Motion Calendar Request
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
File all motions with the Clerk before setting a hearing date and file an additional Notice of Hearing that includes Zoom instructions.
All Motions must be filed with the Clerks' office prior to setting a hearing date and you are required to do an additional Notice of Hearing INLCUDING THE ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Special sets may not exceed one hour, and doubling time slots is prohibited.
Judge Urbistondo does NOT allow more than 1 hour for special sets and doubling time slots is prohibited.
Document Type
Special Set Hearing Request
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important
Anyone with court business before Judge Urbistondo must read and familiarize themselves with the Jail Division Procedures.
ANY INDIVIDUAL HAVING COURT BUSINESS BEFORE JUDGE URBISTONDO IS EXPECTED TO READ AND FAMILIARIZE HIMSELF/HERSELF WITH THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN "JUDGE URBISTONDO'S JAIL DIVISION PROCEDURES" IN THE DOCUMENTS SECTION OF THIS PAGE.
Document Type
Procedures
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
Enter the proposed or agreed order’s title in courtMAP’s title box, not in the order’s body.
When submitting your Proposed/Agreed Order, the title of the order must be typed in the title box provided by courtMAP, not in the body of the proposed/agreed order.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
Remote appearance is allowed only when the hearing notice indicates it or the court expressly permits it.
Remote appearance is allowed if the notice so indicates or if the parties have been given express permission by the court.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
If a hearing is scheduled, do not submit a proposed order before the hearing unless the motion has been resolved and the parties submit an agreed order.
If a hearing is scheduled, do not submit a Proposed Order prior to the hearing unless the parties have resolved the motion and are submitting an Agreed Order.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
Landlord/tenant proposed orders must include all parties in the service list.
For any Landlord/Tenant Proposed Orders, please ensure that ALL parties are included in the service list.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
All pretrial conferences are held in person.
Please note all Pre-Trial Conferences are In-Person.
Document Type
Pretrial Conference
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Note
courtMAP automatically adds the case style, order title, judge’s signature block, and Done and Ordered language.
Please be advised courtMAP automatically adds the case style, order title, judge's signature block, and the Done and Ordered language to the order.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Proposed orders must be submitted through courtMAP under the applicable Proposed Orders or Agreed Orders category.
Please file all proposed Orders via courtMAP under "Proposed Orders" or "Agreed Orders."
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Additional Instructions
The setting party must cancel the hearing on courtMAP and file a Notice of Cancellation even if a proposed order already requests cancellation.
The setting party must cancel the hearing on courtMAP and Notices of Cancellation must be filed, even if you have filed a proposed order that includes the cancelation of the hearing.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Special Sets Information
Upload the Notice for Trial as a supporting document through courtMAP when requesting a trial date.
Notices for Trial must be uploaded as a Supporting Document through courtMAP when requesting a trial date.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Notices for Trial
Submit the filed emergency motion through courtMAP using Workbench > New > Emergency Motion and enter the case number.
Please submit the filed Emergency Motion via courtMap following these steps: Workbench > New > Emergency Motion > Input Case Number
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Emergency Motions
After settlement, file a Notice of Settlement with the Clerk and email a copy to the judicial assistant.
If your case is resolved through settlement, a Notice of Settlement must be filed with the Clerk’s Office. In addition, a copy must be emailed to sdania@jud11.flcourts.org to ensure the matter is removed from the trial docket.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 1 | Administrative Information
Landlord/tenant hearings must be coordinated through courtMAP unless the court directs otherwise.
ALL hearings in these matters must be coordinated via CourtMap, unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 1 | Additional Instructions
Special-set hearings must be scheduled by the parties through courtMAP, are held via Zoom, and may be set only after coordination.
ALL Special Set Hearings ARE OPEN AND YOU ARE REQUIRED TO GO TO COURTMAP AND SCHEDULE ALL HEARINGS on your own and held via Zoom. Special Sets can only be set AFTER coordination.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 1 | Special Sets Information
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Any responsive pleading must be filed at least three business days before the hearing.
ANY RESPONSIVE PLEADING MUST BE FILED AT LEAST 3 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Special Sets Information
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The party setting a hearing must file and serve the opposing party with a notice of hearing immediately after setting it.
The Party setting the hearing shall file and serve upon the opposing party a notice of hearing immediately after the hearing is set.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 1 | Administrative Information
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Do not send courtesy copies to chambers.
Do not send Courtesy Copies to Chambers.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Special Sets Information
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Both parties must confer about set motions before appearing for any hearing.
BOTH Parties MUST confer on set motions PRIOR to appearing for ALL hearings set.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Special Sets Information
Eviction matters must not be set on the 5-minute motion calendar and should instead be set on the 15-minute special set calendar.
LANDLORD/TENANT CASES: Please do not set eviction cases on the 5-minute motion calendar. Eviction matters should be set on a 15-minute special set calendar, which will be heard consistent with Summary Procedure rules.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Motion Calendar
Summary judgment motions in debt collection cases may be placed on the 5-minute motion calendar.
DEBT COLLECTION CASES: Motions for Summary Judgment may be placed on 5min motion calendar.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Motion Calendar
A motion to alter a trial date must be set for hearing and heard before calendar call.
Motions to alter a trial date must be set for hearing and heard BEFORE calendar call.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 1 | Additional Instructions
Fee hearings are held on Zoom unless the parties or court request otherwise, and may be set only after all records and necessary documents are filed.
All FEE Hearings are on Zoom unless requested by the parties or the Court and can ONLY be set AFTER all records and necessary documents are filed.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 1 | Special Sets Information
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A court-set hearing cannot be cancelled unless a Notice of Settlement or Order of Dismissal is filed or emailed to the judicial assistant and bailiff 24 hours beforehand; otherwise, attendance is mandatory.
Court SET Hearings cannot be cancelled for parties unless a Notice of Settlement or Order of Dismissal is filed or emailed to JA and Bailiff 24 hours prior or hearing appearance is MANDATORY.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 1 | Special Sets Information
Email special-set hearing cancellations to the judicial assistant and bailiff no later than 4:00 p.m. on the prior business day, or attendance is required.
CANCELLATION of your Special Set hearing must be e-mailed to JA and Bailiff NO LATER than 4:00pm the PRIOR business day or ATTENDANCE for set hearing is REQUIRED!
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 1 | Special Sets Information
Parties may not cancel court-set hearings by agreed order or agreement of the parties.
COURT SET HEARINGS SET BY COURT MAY NOT BE CANCELLED BY AGREED ORDER OR PARTIES.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 1 | Special Sets Information
Chambers Communication Rules
Parties may not unilaterally set cases; if coordination is impossible, immediately contact the judicial assistant so the court can set the hearing.
PARTIES MAY NOT UNILATERALY SET CASES. If coordination is not possible, please immediately contact the Judicial Assistant and the Court will set your case for hearing.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Motion Calendar
Emails to the judicial assistant must copy all counsel of record.
If you email the judicial assistant, you must copy all counsel of record in the same email.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026
Page 1 | ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Emails to the bailiff must copy all counsel of record.
If you email the bailiff, you must copy all counsel of record in the same email.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026
Page 1 | ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
If no hearing date is available within the needed timeframe, the parties must contact the judicial assistant.
If a hearing date is not available in the timeframe needed, the parties must contact the judicial assistant.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Motion Calendar
Emails to the judicial assistant must copy all counsel of record.
(If you email the judicial assistant, you must copy all counsel of record in the same email.)
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Administrative Information
Parties may schedule coordinated hearings through courtMAP; if they cannot coordinate, the moving party must contact the judicial assistant to schedule the hearing.
Parties may utilize the courtMAP system to schedule coordinated hearings. If coordination cannot be accomplished, it is the responsibility of the moving party to contact the judicial assistant to have a hearing scheduled.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Motion Calendar
The court will communicate about an emergency motion within 24 hours; if it does not, call chambers.
The Court will review the Emergency Motion and communicate within 24 hours. If you have not received a communication from the Court within 24 hours, please follow up by calling chambers.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Emergency Motions
Contact the judicial assistant by phone for questions, scheduling, or accommodations, and be prepared to provide your case number.
Should you have any questions about procedures, scheduling, or need to request an accommodation, please contact Judge Urbistondo's Judicial Assistant, Stephan Dania at 305-548-5194 and be prepared to provide your case number.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026
Page 1 | Chambers Information
Emails to the bailiff must copy all counsel of record.
(If you email the bailiff, you must copy all counsel of record in the same email.)
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 1 | Administrative Information