Court Rules

Court-wide rules

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These 7 rules apply across Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Forms packet

    Pro se parties must acquire and utilize the Eleventh Judicial Circuit forms packet (or forms substantially in compliance therewith) from the Clerk's Office, unless waived for good cause by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.

  • Applies to
    Self help program registration

    Pro se parties must register with the Circuit's Family Court Self Help Program to receive information, instructions, referrals, and assistance, unless waived for good cause by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.

  • Applies to
    Pleadings and papers

    At the time of filing, pro se parties must have their pleadings and papers reviewed as to form by the Family Court Self Help Program, unless waived for good cause by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.

Fees

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  • Fee
    $35
    Applies to
    Forms packet

    The required forms packet is available from the Clerk's Office at a cost not to exceed $35.00, subject to good-cause waiver of the procedures by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.

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About Judge Michelle Alvarez Barakat

Michelle Alvarez Barakat is a judge on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, which serves Miami-Dade County through circuit and county court divisions. The court handles a range of civil, criminal, family, and probate matters.

Practitioners will find a standing order establishing procedures for requests for electronic appearances.

Common questions about Judge Michelle Alvarez Barakat's rules

What must be included with request for electronic appearance filings before Judge Michelle Alvarez Barakat?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Requests for electronic appearance must be made in writing via a filed motion or email in urgent circumstances and must include all attorneys of record.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REQUESTS IN WRITING

What must be included with motion for clarification filings before Judge Michelle Alvarez Barakat?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Parties seeking clarification, modification, exception, or waiver must file, serve, and notice a motion for clarification for a timely hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PREAMBLE

How may parties contact Judge Michelle Alvarez Barakat's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Michelle Alvarez Barakat's chambers. The rule lists phone (305) 679-1782. Judge Barakat's chambers phone number and judicial assistant contact information are provided.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Judge's Contact Information and Judicial Assistant
Complete rules summary for Judge Michelle Alvarez Barakat

Judge Barakat's chambers phone number and judicial assistant contact information are provided.

Requests for electronic appearance must be made in writing via a filed motion or email in urgent circumstances and must include all attorneys of record.

Oral (ora tenus) requests for electronic appearances are not considered.

Requests must state grounds for the electronic appearance but exclude medical/personal details, providing only the general reason why in-person appearance is difficult or burdensome.

Parties seeking clarification, modification, exception, or waiver must file, serve, and notice a motion for clarification for a timely hearing.

The Judicial Assistant, Nicole Galardi, may be reached by email at ngalardi@jud11.flcourts.org.

The Bailiff, Andres Quincoses, may be reached by email at aquincoses@jud11.flcourts.org.

The division may be contacted by phone at (305) 679-1782.

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