• Judge Garza’s Practices and Procedures
• Phone Calls Preferred - Let’s skip the back-and-forth emails. If you need assistance with scheduling, have questions regarding the procedures, or need to bring a motion/filing to Judge Garza’s attention, please call the office.
  • If a call is not answered, please leave a message with your name, a call back number, and the case you’re calling about. Please allow 24 hours for the office to return your call prior to calling back.
• Proposed Orders - Shall be submitted electronically via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/ by selecting “proposed documents” (the fourth option down on the page with the map of Florida on it).
  • Proposed Orders must be in word format, fully editable
  • Self-Represented parties are able to submit orders via paper mail to the judge’s office, all other documents (motions, exhibits, correspondence) need to be filed with the clerk’s office.
• Copies/Case Law for hearings - Judge Garza does NOT want a binder or other paper copies of documents mailed to the office for a hearing. Please file everything in the court file, and she will review it electronically.
• Court Date Changes/Missed Court Dates - Setting or changing a hearing date will not be handled solely over the phone. You MUST file a written motion with the Clerk of Courts, and then contact Judge Garza’s Office to formally set the case or approve any changes
  • Unilateral Scheduling – A hearing may be unilaterally scheduled IF parties can demonstrate they have attempted to coordinate the hearing to no avail. One email attempt is not sufficient. At least 2 different attempts, utilizing both via email and phone, at least week apart.
• Clerk of Court’s Website/Case Search – The most accurate case information can be found on the Clerk of Court’s Website, NOT THE PORTAL.

For Audio/Visual Evidence Requests, please click on the following link: AV Request Form