Hon. Melinda Brown — Judicial Procedures
County 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
For motions taking 5-10 minutes, coordinate with opposing party, file motion with Clerk, and email the notice of hearing and courtesy copy of motion to the court.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Zoom hearings are permitted unless the court mandates in-person appearance. Enter Zoom details and identify yourself with proper name.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Hybrid hearings require microphones for in-person participants who should also bring devices for camera visibility when needed.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Proposed Orders
Provide orders to the court in both Word and PDF format, and ensure hearings scheduled for the order are cancelled.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Special-set hearings (15+ minutes) require filing a motion and emailing notice and relevant details to the Judicial Assistant.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Emergency Motions
Emergency matters can alter the docket schedule; contact the Judicial Assistant for urgent scheduling.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Limit motions involving discovery disputes to 5-10 minutes, coordinate with opposing party, and set the hearing via proper notice of hearing.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Cancellations
If cancelling a special-set hearing, promptly notify the Judicial Assistant to allow rescheduling for other cases.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Other
Court interpreters for languages besides Spanish and French/Creole require requests 7+ days in advance.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
AI use in filings must be disclosed and citations verified by attorneys or parties to avoid sanctions.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Stephanie Woodberry
Phone
(954) 831-7675Courtroom
WW5165
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
Official court pageDivision procedures pageOther Broward County judges
- Hon. Allison GilmanCounty Court
- Hon. Andrew L. SiegelFamily Division
- Hon. Ari Abraham PorthFamily Division
- Hon. Barbara R. DuffyFamily Division
- Hon. Bernard I. BoberFamily Division
- Hon. Betsy BensonCircuit Civil
