Judge Details

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Maria Espinosa Dennis

  • Division: Circuit Family
  • Section: FC 07
  • Court Location: Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse
  • Address: 175 N.W. 1st AVE Miami, FL 33128
  • Phone: (305) 349-5681
  • Room: CHC 2314
  • Judicial Assistant: Rodriguez-Chomat, Susanita
 
Circuit Judge: Circuit Family Division
Associate Administrative Judge: Circuit Family Division
 

We are now using courtMAP! Please visit https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Programs-and-Services/Online-Services/courtmap to register.

In light of the health concerns presented by the Coronavirus disease, Judge Espinosa Dennis prefers all parties and all lawyers to appear remotely instead of in person for all hearings and trials until March 31, 2020.  Please contact the Judicial Assistant, Susanita Rodriguez-Chomat at 305-349-5681 to confirm arrangement.  Many types of remote communication technology are available including telephone, Skype CourtScribe, Court Call, and many others.  Documents may be submitted though Court Map.

Please be aware that due to growing concerns about the safety of our community and the spread of the Coronavirus and COVID-19 disease, the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse is closed to the public, except on mission critical matters. 

However, our divisions remain open. The Judge and his/her staff are working and available.   We are able to address most matters remotely via phone conferences and/or COURTMAP and ZOOM. 

                      ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF REPRESENTED LITIGANTS
                                    MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT
                                   FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL at
                                         https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/
                                for filing pleadings or motions with the clerk

                                                                and

                                                       COURTMAP at
    https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Programs-and-Services/Online-Services/
                         for submitting proposed orders to your assigned Judge

The judges will be using the ZOOM platform for most hearings.  It is FREE.  If you are unfamiliar with the Zoom platform, please go to the ZOOM training page website to learn how to access the platform for use.   

Zoom training page: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials
Zoom Live Training page: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360029527911

We ask you to assist us by learning how to utilize ZOOM and your patience with us as we learn along with you.  We are committed to the continued delivery of justice in the face of this pandemic.

Please refer to the drop-down boxes to the right of the screen for clear instructions on how to proceed for specific types of calendars.
 

We are now using courtMAP! Please visit https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Programs-and-Services/Online-Services/courtmap to register.

Circuit Judge: Circuit Family Division
Associate Administrative Judge: Circuit Family Division



Please be aware that due to growing concerns about the safety of our community and the spread of the Coronavirus and COVID-19 disease, the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse is closed to the public, except on mission critical matters. 

However, our divisions remain open. The Judge and his/her staff are working and available.   We are able to address most matters remotely via phone conferences and/or COURTMAP and ZOOM. 

                      ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF REPRESENTED LITIGANTS
                                    MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT
                                   FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL at
                                         https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/
                                for filing pleadings or motions with the clerk

                                                                and

                                                       COURTMAP at
    https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Programs-and-Services/Online-Services/
                         for submitting proposed orders to your assigned Judge

The judges will be using the ZOOM platform for most hearings.  It is FREE.  If you are unfamiliar with the Zoom platform, please go to the ZOOM training page website to learn how to access the platform for use.   

Zoom training page: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials
Zoom Live Training page: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360029527911

We ask you to assist us by learning how to utilize ZOOM and your patience with us as we learn along with you.  We are committed to the continued delivery of justice in the face of this pandemic.

Please refer to the drop-down boxes to the right of the screen for clear instructions on how to proceed for specific types of calendars.
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del Pino, Victoria FC 38 CHC 2114305-349-5726
Del Rey, Marcia FC 29 CHC 1925305-349-5735
Young, David FC 12 CHC 1915305-349-5738
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Motion Calendar

Motion Calendar Information

Type: Closed

Notice Before Hearing: 7 Calendar Days

Files at Hearing: None

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Wednesday9:30 AM1510/18/17 

Additional Instructions

5 Minute Motion Calendar will be held for NON-EVIDENTIARY matters every WEDNESDAY @ 9:30AM.

Instructions for setting:

1. On the E-FILING PORTAL, file the Motion with any exhibits. Include 11thFC07@jud11.flcourts.org in all filing

2. On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.

3.On COURTMAP, coordinate with opposing party and select the date to have the motion heard.  Once a date is agreed upon you may set the hearing using in the Motion Calendar slot.  As Supporting documents, attach the motion and any responses with an e-file stamp.

4. On COURTMAP also include as supporting documents a Notice of Hearing.  The notice of hearing must be filed with the Clerk at least 7 business days prior to the hearing, not including the day of the hearing.  PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL NOTICES NOT FILED IN A TIMELY MANNER WILL BE REJECTED.  IF AN ANSWER HAS NOT BEEN FILED, THE JUDGE MAY RULE ON THE MOTION WITHOUT A HEARING.

The Judge will rule on 5-minute motions without the need for a hearing when possible.  Unless you receive an order ruling on the motion, you must be available on the selected date and time for one hour as the Judge will be calling motions one at a time.

If the hearing will not take place, the party setting the the hearing should file Notice of Cancellation and Cancel the hearing in CourtMap as well.  

Court Management and Access Platform (courtMAP)

This Section is now using courtMAP and document submissions are no longer available via eCourtesy.

courtMAP is a new online Management and Access Platform built upon technology infrastructure from Broward’s Court Management System.

courtMAP combines eCourtesy with online scheduling, online notification/confirmation, and allows judges to create and e-File orders. courtMAP also allows parties to self-schedule their case events - motion calendar, special sets, and trials - and attach the documentation previously submitted via eCourtesy.

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