Hon. Michael A. Robinson — 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
Use the Online Scheduling System to schedule Uniform Motion Calendar (UMC), special set hearings, trial scheduling, and uploading e-orders or hearing documents.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
UMC hearings are held Monday to Friday at 8:30 AM. Parties must certify good-faith attempts to resolve issues prior to filing and limit motions to two per case. Schedule hearings at least five days in advance.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Motion calendar hearings, special set hearings, LOPs, and CMCs will proceed via Zoom. Jury trials and non-jury trials will occur in-person.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Participants in Zoom hearings must ensure professionalism, avoid interruptions, and announce themselves properly. Background noise and video presence should be managed to avoid distractions.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Proposed Orders
Proposed orders for motions for rehearing/reconsideration must be submitted electronically along with the motion. Do not set hearings for these motions.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Special set hearings are limited to 15-minute slots and must be scheduled via the Online Scheduling System. Avoid contacting the judicial assistant for scheduling disputes.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Special set hearing motions are limited to 10 pages, and responses are limited to 7 pages. No reply or memorandum is allowed unless the Court grants leave.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Emergency Motions
Emergency motions must comply with appropriate statutory and judicial rules and be filed formally rather than requested via email or telephone.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Parties must certify a good faith attempt to resolve discovery disputes before scheduling a hearing. Use direct communication methods like email, phone, or text.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Cancellations
If a trial is settled prior to the trial date, notify the judicial assistant immediately via email.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Other
Emails to the judicial assistant must include case style and case number in the subject line. Confirm all parties are listed and copied. Attachments must be filed with the Clerk and served to all parties. Avoid comments or detailed text in the email body.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Documents for hearings can be mailed, FedExed, or uploaded online. Ensure proper filing with the Clerk of Court before submission.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Self-represented parties must file requests with the Clerk and send them to chambers. Judicial assistants cannot offer legal advice.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Angela Stitt
Phone
(954) 831-7258Courtroom
WW14150
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
