NOTICE: Beginning on July 24, 2023, Judge Gill and Judge Mirra will be covering the civil docket assigned to Judge Garza. See the court schedule (link provided above-"View my court schedule") for specific coverage assignments. For scheduling information, please see the scheduling procedures posted on Judge Zachary M. Gill's webpage. Please notice all remote hearings with Judge Garza’s assigned ZOOM ID (311 329 7498). Should you have any questions or scheduling requests, please call (239) 533-2913.

• 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).
  • Pro se 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.
• Scheduling – Please see the downloads tab for scheduling.
• Copies/Case Law needed 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.

For AV Requests, please click on the following link: AV Request Form