Hon. Michael Lynch — 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
Motions must be filed with the Clerk and emailed to the JA and opposing counsel. Hearing dates require coordination and notice from both parties.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Zoom hearings are permitted for non-evidentiary hearings lasting less than 30 minutes. For other hearings, court approval is required.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Proposed Orders
Agreed orders must be submitted through CMS Workbench and include supporting materials such as the agreed motion and email confirmation.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Hearings expected to take over 15 minutes will generally be set on Thursday or Friday afternoons.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Emergency Motions
Written motions for continuance must be filed by the Tuesday prior to calendar call, except for emergencies.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Discovery Disputes
The court encourages stipulations or motions in limine to streamline issues before trial.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Cancellations
Hearing cancellations require contacting the Judicial Assistant and submitting an agreed order if applicable.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Other
All hearings in Division FA are in-person at the Broward County Central Courthouse in Courtroom NW-6780.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Calendar calls are held every Thursday at 8:30 AM, and attorneys appearing in person are given precedence over Zoom.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Arraignments are set Monday-Wednesday at 9:00 AM and require mandatory attendance by the defendant unless a not guilty plea is filed in writing.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Elizabeth Viera
Phone
(954) 831-7831Courtroom
NW6780
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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