Hon. Denise Kim Beamer — Judicial Procedures
Domestic Relations
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
Complete the required meet-and-confer process before coordinating a hearing; mediation is required before seeking temporary relief or setting a DR case for trial.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Parties must attend mediation before seeking temporary relief or setting a case for non-jury trial, unless the Court dispenses with mediation as provided.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Copies delivered after the three-business-day deadline may not be reviewed and may cause the hearing to be cancelled.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Provide motions, supporting memoranda, and case law to chambers at least three business days before the hearing and provide opposing counsel the same materials.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Ex parte and short matters are held virtually twice monthly through the Judicial Assistant, who provides the link.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For a virtual appearance at a non-evidentiary hearing of 30 minutes or less, use the link provided by the Judicial Assistant; absent agreement, file and email a motion and proposed order no later than two business days before the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Hearings longer than 30 minutes or evidentiary hearings must be held in person unless prior permission is granted by motion and order.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
Draft and circulate a requested proposed order within three working days and submit it to the Court within seven days after the hearing, copying opposing counsel.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
If the parties cannot agree on the form of a proposed order, both sides must email their proposed orders in Word to the Court within seven days, copying all parties.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
For contested hearings, email the Judicial Assistant and copy opposing counsel or pro se litigants; the request must include the listed hearing and case information.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Coordinate the hearing date and time with opposing counsel or the pro se party to the extent possible.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
A hearing time is not confirmed until the Judicial Assistant replies; include the provided video information in the Notice of Hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Do not cross-notice motions without prior approval from opposing counsel and the Judicial Assistant; if permitted, confirm sufficient time with the Judicial Assistant.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
All counsel and parties must attend the case management conference unless previously excused; CMCs are generally virtual, and requests for in-person appearance should be emailed to the division.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Before the pre-trial conference, submit the required Word-format documents to the Court at least three days before the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Discovery Disputes
For a domestic violence return hearing, the Court sets the hearing within 15 days after service unless extended for good cause, and parties appear in person with exhibits and witnesses.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
Only the party who set the hearing may cancel it; that party must notify the Judicial Assistant and file and email a Notice of Cancellation.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
Copy all parties on emails to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Upon filing a motion for rehearing, reconsideration, or new trial/final hearing, send a copy directly to chambers for review.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Sheri Bouffler
JA Email
sbouffler@ninthcircuit.orgPhone
407.836.2091Courtroom
16-F
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
Official court pageDivision procedures pageOther Orange County judges
- Hon. A. James CranerCircuit Criminal
- Hon. Adam McGinnisCounty Civil
- Hon. Alicia L. LatimoreJuvenile Division
- Hon. Alicia Peyton RobinsonDomestic Relations
- Hon. Amanda S. BovaCounty Criminal
- Hon. Amy J. CarterCounty Civil
