Judicial Section Details

Effective September 18, 2023, Judge Lourdes Simon will be handling Division CA 02

JA's email: mperezmercado@jud11.flcourts.org - (Copy to all parties required)

Important: Any movant scheduling and noticing a hearing (Motion Calendar and Special Set) before this Court must meet and confer with opposing counsel in order to attempt to resolve any and all issues possible. Unilateral setting of hearings is not permitted. If you are seeking a unilateral hearing, Court approval is required.

Most court proceedings will continue to take place remotely via Zoom. Trials and Evidentiary hearings will take place in Courtroom 6-1 of the Dade County Courthouse.

Important Notices Re: Zoom Meeting ID and Submission of Original Notes

Zoom Meeting ID: Seven (7) days prior to the scheduled hearing, you will receive an email from courtMAP with the information that will allow you to appear remotely via Zoom.

Submission of Original Note/Loan Documents: Do not file or deliver original loan documents until Judge Simon specifically instructs you to do so. If motion is granted or mortgagee prevails at trial, the Final Judgment is to be uploaded via courtMAP and the Original Note/Loan Documents are to be delivered to Judge Simon's Chambers, Dade County Courthouse, Room 635. Use delivery with tracking.

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