Marie Mato — County Domestic Violence 56
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Contact card: Marie Mato
From the court's page, captured Oct 26, 2026 · Official judge page
- Court
- Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida (Miami-Dade)
- Division
- County Domestic Violence
- Section
- 56
- Courthouse
- Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse
- Chambers room
- CHC 2322
- Courtroom
- Court Room .
- Address
- 175 N.W. 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida 33128 (address from the court's courthouse page)
- Chambers phone
- (305) 349-5701
- Chambers / division email
- COCDomesticViolence@miamidade.gov
- Judicial assistant
- Bryan Lopez (305) 349-5701 DV56@jud11.flcourts.org blopez@jud11.flcourts.org
Source: https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Judge-Details?judgeid=2177§ionid=104
Captured Oct 26, 2026 at 5:06 AM · Source content last changed Oct 23, 2026
No change since last capture (Oct 25, 2026 at 5:06 AM).
In plain English
Marie Mato presides over Section 56 of the County Domestic Violence Division in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. The courtroom is at the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse, room CHC 2322. Chambers can be reached at (305) 349-5701 through Judicial Assistant Bryan Lopez, and the page lists the Domestic Violence unit at (305) 349-5556. The page says evidence can be emailed to the division address or to the Judicial Assistant, and that the Judge does not review any evidence until the final hearing. Hearings may be held by Zoom, and video and audio appearance are required unless the Judge indicates otherwise. Participants need a photo ID at check-in, and the page asks them to log on 10 to 15 minutes early. DV bonds and emergency motions are held at 11:00 daily under a separate Zoom ID.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get an emergency motion or DV bond heard?
The page says DV bonds and emergency motions are held daily at 11:00 under a separate Zoom ID, regardless of judge, and that scheduling goes through the clerks by email or phone.
Where is the courtroom?
The page lists the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse, room CHC 2322.
How do I submit evidence?
The page says to email attachments to DV56@jud11.flcourts.org or to the Judicial Assistant, or to share your own screen. It also says not all videos transfer and that Google links, TikTok and WhatsApp cannot be opened.
Who can appear at a hearing?
The page says you must be alone in the room or with your attorney, and minors may not appear at any hearing without the Judge's permission.
What if I cannot use Zoom?
The page says to contact the Judicial Assistant immediately once you receive your notice, to make alternative arrangements.
Official text
Copied word for word from the source page
Marie Mato
- Division: County Domestic Violence
- Section: 56
- Court Location: Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse
- Phone: (305) 349-5701
- Room: CHC 2322
- Judicial Assistant: Bryan Lopez
*CONTACT: You can reach someone in the Domestic Violence unit at: (305) 349-5556.
EVIDENCE: Parties may submit evidence by emailing attachments to DV56@jud11.flcourts.org or to the Judicial Assistant. You can also share your own screen. Please note the Judge does not review any evidence until the final hearing. Also, please note that not all videos transfer and that we are unable to open google links, Tik Tok or WhatsApp. If you want to show these, you can share your own screen.
ZOOM: You may be required to attend your hearing via a virtual Zoom courtroom. To access Zoom, you will need a smartphone or computer/laptop with video capability AND you must download the free Zoom app. Once downloaded, open the app and input the Zoom ID number.
For all Zoom hearings, video and audio appearance are required for all participants unless otherwise indicated by the Judge.
Participants must have a photo ID to show at check-in. Please log on 10-15 minutes prior to your hearing time and make sure your device is fully charged. It is your responsibility to provide the Zoom information to any witnesses that you want to testify in your case. Also, you must be alone in a room during the entire hearing or with your attorney. Minors may NOT appear at any hearing without the Judge's permission.
If you are unable to access Zoom, please contact the Judicial Assistant immediately once you receive your notice to make alternative arrangements.
DV BONDS & EMERGENCY MOTIONS are held at 11:00 daily under zoom ID: 940 6324 6771, regardless of judge. Please contact the clerks directly to get onto this calendar at COCDomesticViolence@miamidade.gov or (305)349-6044. The clerks must bring the files in order for the Judge to be able to hear your case and scheduling must go through their office.
Judicial Assistant: Bryan Lopez blopez@jud11.flcourts.orgZoom ID: 943-7468-5716
Additional services:
**Dade County Legal Aid: https://www.dadelegalaid.org (provides legal assistance)
**Coordinated Victims Assistance Center (CVAC): 305-285-5900 (provides many services to victims and children including legal assistance)
**Family Self Help Desk: https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Family-Court-Self-Help-Program (provides assistance to file a divorce or paternity action)
About this page
- Source: https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Judge-Details?judgeid=2177§ionid=104
- First captured: Oct 23, 2026 at 7:33 PM
- Last verified: Oct 26, 2026 at 5:06 AM
- Source content last changed: Oct 23, 2026
- Page type: judge
This guide is published by Dennis Gonzalez Law, P.A. It is not affiliated with any court. Information copied from official sources on Oct 26, 2026. Always confirm with the court.