Hon. Thomas J. Coleman — 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
Motion calendars occur Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at 8:30 AM and Fridays at 9:00 AM. CMS hearings during motion calendar days must be limited to non-evidentiary motions under 5 minutes.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Attorneys must email the judge a copy of the notice of hearing with certification that the opposing party has received notice via email, along with a copy of the motion. Lack of notice certification may preclude the hearing unless waived by the opposing party.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Non-evidentiary hearings can be conducted via Zoom, but evidentiary hearings are mandated to be in-person unless authorized by the judge. Witness remote appearance requires a motion specifying opposing counsel's position and compliance with Rule 2.530.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Proposed Orders
Agreed motions should include 'Agreed Order' in their heading. Proposed orders must accommodate the terms indicated, with proper motion filing and scheduling procedures before hearings.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Special-set trials may only be scheduled through a motion after coordinating witness schedules. These trials will begin on the set date, considering trial priorities.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Emergency Motions
Emergency motions for continuance will be addressed only if filed after the Wednesday before Calendar Call when regular continuances are no longer accepted.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Exhibits must be pre-disclosed and pre-marked for identification prior to evidentiary hearings or trials. The Clerk will assign numbers for exhibits not pre-marked.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Cancellations
If a written continuance is denied, parties must appear at Calendar Call to renew the motion. Written requests for continuance should be filed with an attached order no later than Wednesday prior to Calendar Call.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Other
Negotiated pleas should have all terms resolved prior to scheduling. Open pleas require adherence to scheduling rules and coordination with witness availability.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Tyrone Kintchen
Phone
(954) 831-5835Courtroom
NW7870
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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