Hon. Lauren M. Alperstein — Judicial Procedures
Circuit Civil
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
Self-represented parties cannot schedule motion calendar hearings and must contact Case Management to arrange such hearings.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Zoom Hearings
All hearings and trials in Division 35 can be attended via a Zoom video conferencing link at no cost. Participants must have their video on at all times during the hearing.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Proposed Orders
For court review of filings, submit through the divisional email along with a courtesy copy of the filed motion.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Scheduling matters with the court must be done through the divisional email, including the subject line with the case style, case number, and party names.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Emergency Motions
Emergency hearings are addressed under specialized requests, but they require proper scheduling as outlined in divisional procedures.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Disputes on discovery issues also follow the division’s instructions for proper scheduling via email and formal pleadings.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Cancellations
Special set hearings can be canceled by providing appropriate notice through the divisional email.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Other
Attorneys must include all parties in emails related to scheduling and should avoid sending multiple emails on the same matter to prevent delays.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Maria Torres Gutierrez
Phone
(954) 831-7779Courtroom
WW11166
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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