Hon. Andrew L. Siegel — Judicial Procedures
Family Division
Quick operational summary based on publicly available court procedure materials. Always verify with the official court source before relying on this information.
Quick Rules
UMC / Motion Calendar
UMC motion hearings must be coordinated with opposing counsel and set through the Judicial Assistant. Provide notice of hearing to all parties.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
For motions requiring less than 10 minutes, coordinate with opposing counsel and set through the Judicial Assistant. Provide a copy of the notice of hearing to all parties.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Zoom hearings are available only for status hearings and non-evidentiary matters. Approval is required for evidentiary matters, and parties must appear in person if the defendant is in custody.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Evidentiary hearings, requests addressing bond status, or any custodial defendant hearings cannot be conducted via Zoom without prior Court approval.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Proposed Orders
Agreed motions and orders must contain 'Agreed' in the heading and be sent to the Judicial Assistant unless otherwise required by the Court.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Special set hearings requiring more than 10 minutes must be coordinated with opposing counsel and set through the Judicial Assistant. Provide notice of hearing and inform the Court of the estimated hearing duration.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Extended pleas or VOP admissions requiring witnesses must be specially set through the Judicial Assistant.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Discovery Disputes
All discovery disputes must follow the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure and Division FY guidelines. Pro se parties must adhere to the same rules as attorneys.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Cancellations
If a hearing needs to be canceled or reset, contact the Judicial Assistant and opposing counsel. Submit agreed orders promptly.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Other
AI-generated pleadings must disclose the AI tools used and certify attorney review of all citations. Include opposing counsel in communications with the Judicial Assistant about procedural concerns.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Sabrina Albert
Phone
(954) 831-6348Courtroom
NW7750
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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