Hon. Darren Steele — 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
Scheduling Hearings: This office does not utilize an online calendar. All hearings must be set with the Judicial Assistant. Scheduling: If the court determines that an emergency exists, a hearing …
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Remote Appearance Procedure: Requests to use communication technology for an appearance must be made by motion. Evidentiary hearings, pleas, sentencings are NOT done remotely. Any remote appearance…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Proposed Orders
Submission Deadlines: The parties are expected to send memorandums of law and associated caselaw within a reasonable time for the court to review. Submission Method: e-mail to the Judicial Assista…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Cancellations
Cancelling Hearings: You must cancel hearings by notifying the judicial assistant immediately. You must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-rep…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Other
General Procedures: Printable Version of Procedures (PDF) Method of Communication: If you call the Judicial Assistant, please be prepared to give the case number and the names of the parties. If y…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Melanie Coons
JA Email
CoonsM@circuit19.orgPhone
(772) 288-5561Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
Official court pageOther Martin County judges
- Hon. Elizabeth MetzgerFamily Division
- Hon. Jennifer Alcorta WatersFamily Division
- Hon. Kathleen H. RobertsCircuit Criminal
- Hon. Michael J. McNicholasFamily Division
- Hon. Sherwood Bauer, Jr.Family Division
- Hon. Steven J. LevinCircuit Criminal
