**Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid** was appointed to the Southern District of Florida on January 3, 2019. Born in Trinidad, West Indies, she moved with her family to the United States at age six. She began her legal career as a judicial law clerk to a Missouri Supreme Court justice, then joined the U.S. Attorney General's Honors Program and served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of Florida, a position she held from 1995 until her appointment to the bench. **Education** - University of Missouri School of Law, J.D., 1986 - University of Missouri, B.A. in Economics, 1983 **Career** - U.S. Magistrate Judge, Southern District of Florida, 2019–present - Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida, 1995–2019 - Litigation Associate, Valdes-Fauli, Bischoff, Kriss & Mandler, Miami, 1990–1995 - Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida (Attorney General's Honors Program), 1987–1990 - Law Clerk, Hon. Andrew J. Higgins, Missouri Supreme Court, 1986–1987
**Division:** Miami **Courthouse:** C. Clyde Atkins U.S. Courthouse, 301 North Miami Avenue, 3rd Floor, Miami, Florida 33128 **Phone:** (305) 523-5780 **Chambers Staff** - Courtroom Deputy: Betty Rodriguez, (305) 523-5282 - Law Clerk (odd cases): (305) 523-5782 - Law Clerk (even cases): (305) 523-5786
Judge Lisette M. Reid's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Discovery disputes are resolved via hearing set by Judge Reid without requiring a motion; hearings are held every Wednesday.
The rule requires local rule certificate and certificate of conference. Hearing request emails must copy opposing counsel, describe the dispute, confirm Local Rule 7.1(a)(3) conferral, and list three Wednesdays’ availability.
The rule requires local rule certificate and certificate of conference. Notice of Hearing must be filed after obtaining hearing date, include numerical list of discovery matters, certify Local Rule 7.1(a)(3) compliance, and contain no argument.
Parties may contact Judge Lisette M. Reid's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email Reid@flsd.uscourts.gov. Hearing requests must be submitted via email to Judge Reid’s Chambers.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Moving parties must request discovery dispute hearing relief within 15 days of the grounds for relief arising.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: the court, timing: 3 calendar days before hearing. Moving parties must email relevant hearing materials to chambers at least 3 days before the hearing.
Discovery disputes are resolved via hearing set by Judge Reid without requiring a motion; hearings are held every Wednesday.
Moving parties must request discovery dispute hearing relief within 15 days of the grounds for relief arising.
Hearing requests must be submitted via email to Judge Reid’s Chambers.
Hearing request emails must copy opposing counsel, describe the dispute, confirm Local Rule 7.1(a)(3) conferral, and list three Wednesdays’ availability.
Hearings are only set if parties confirm they conferred or attempted to confer.
Personal conferral (in person/phone) required unless opposing party refuses after reasonable time; moving party must advise court of refusal.
Notice of Hearing must be filed after obtaining hearing date, include numerical list of discovery matters, certify Local Rule 7.1(a)(3) compliance, and contain no argument.
Moving parties must email relevant hearing materials to chambers at least 3 days before the hearing.
Protective orders shall be filed only when requested by Judge Reid.