Hon. Samantha Ruiz Cohen — 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 Calendar are held on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:45AM, via Zoom. To access Zoom directly from courtMAP, click on “join zoom meeting” on the date/time of the hearing. Motion Calendar hearings…
Verified Jun 11, 2026
Zoom Hearings
The Court schedules all evidentiary hearings in person. The Court may consider converting a scheduled in person hearing to zoom. 1. The moving party must file a Motion indicating the reason for con…
Verified Jun 11, 2026
Proposed Orders
All proposed orders must be submitted via courtMap. Supporting documents (i.e.: motions, affidavits, cover letters, etc.) must always be submitted in support of a proposed order. Do not submit prop…
Verified Jun 11, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Parties are able to schedule Special Set Hearings for one hour or less on courtMAP. Please read and follow the Court's procedures below. All Evidentiary Special Set Hearings will be held in person …
Verified Jun 11, 2026
Emergency Motions
Emergency Motions must be filed and then uploaded VIA THE EMERGENCY OPTION on courtMAP and must contain a statement indicating that opposing counsel has been notified in an attempt to resolve the m…
Verified Jun 11, 2026
Other
It is important that all attorneys and self-represented litigants sign up for an account at the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/ for filing pleadings or motions wi…
Verified Jun 11, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Esther Amador
JA Email
11thFC28@jud11.flcourts.orgPhone
(305) 349-5744Courtroom
CHC 2815
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 11, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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