Hon. Kennedy Legler — 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
B. Hearing Procedures Judicial Automated Calendaring System Unless otherwise noted in these Requirements, all hearings should be scheduled through the JACS . If the title or subject matter of the m…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Courtesy Copies
E. Courtesy Copies Courtesy copies must be received by the Court at least three (3) business days prior to the hearing. Please mail, hand deliver, or another delivery service. Hearing Packets and B…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Zoom Hearings
A. Remote Appearance Use of Communication Technology, including the Zoom videoconference platform, is governed by Rule 2.530, Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration. All hear…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Proposed Orders
D. Submission of Orders Please do not submit a proposed order until all parties have had a meaningful opportunity to review the proposed order. When submitting a proposed order, please indicate whe…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Special Set Hearings
H. Pretrial Procedures & Conferences CMC and Trial Scheduling Upon receipt of a Notice That Case is At Issue, the Court will send out an order setting a Case Management Conference. Case Management …
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Emergency Motions
F. Emergency & Other Urgent Matters Parties represented by counsel shall attempt in good faith to resolve or mediate emergency/expedited matters and submit stipulations, if at all possible. Motions…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Other
A. Remote Appearance B. Hearing Procedures C. Communication with Judge's Office D. Submission of Orders E. Courtesy Copies F. Emergency & Other Urgent Matters G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Procee…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Shannon
JA Email
familydiv4@jud12.flcourts.orgPhone
(941) 749-3621Courtroom
3D
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
Official court pageOther Manatee County judges
- Hon. Charles SniffenCircuit Civil
- Hon. D. Ryan FelixCircuit Criminal
- Hon. Diana MorelandProbate
- Hon. Edward NicholasFamily Division
- Hon. Frederick P. MercurioCircuit Criminal
- Hon. Gilbert Smith Jr.County Court
