Michelle Alvarez Barakat — Circuit Unified Family Court J 009
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Contact card: Michelle Alvarez Barakat
From the court's page, captured Oct 26, 2026 · Official judge page
- Court
- Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida (Miami-Dade)
- Division
- Circuit Unified Family Court
- Section
- J 009
- Courthouse
- MDC Children's Courthouse
- Chambers room
- MDCC 14325
- Courtroom
- Court Room Procedures
- Address
- 155 NW 3rd Street, Miami, Florida 33128 (address from the court's courthouse page)
- Chambers phone
- (305) 679-1782
- Judicial assistant
- Nicole Galardi (305) 679-1782
Procedures and forms the judge posts
- INTERPRETATION - Simultaneous spanish
- INTERPRETATION - Simultaneos creole
- Zoom Inmate Request Form
- Request for Hearing - Evidentiary
- Request for Hearing - Non-Evidentiary
- Unopposed Motion to Hold Evidentiary Hearing via Zoom
- Agreed Order to Hold Evidentiary Hearing via Zoom
- Witness List - Template
- Standing Order Establishing Pre-Trial and Trial Procedures
- Zoom-SPANISH Instructions
- Standing Order Establishing Courtroom Procedures
- Standing Order Establishing Electronic Appearances
- Exhibit List - Updated Template
- Standing Order Establishing Requests for Electronic Appearances
- Trial Period 2026
- Standing Order Establishing Requirements for Agency Case Plan Task Referrals for Services
Source: https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Judge-Details?judgeid=1055§ionid=236
Captured Oct 26, 2026 at 5:04 AM · Source content last changed Oct 23, 2026
No change since last capture (Oct 25, 2026 at 5:04 AM).
In plain English
Michelle Alvarez Barakat presides over Section J 009 of the Circuit Unified Family Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. The page lists room MDCC 14325 at the MDC Children's Courthouse, 155 NW 3rd Street, and chambers can be reached at (305) 679-1782 through Judicial Assistant Nicole Galardi. The page posts standing orders on pre-trial and trial procedures, courtroom procedures, and electronic (Zoom) appearances. They say the agency and 15-minute motion calendar and non-evidentiary hearings are by Zoom or hybrid, calendar call is in person, and trials are in person unless the parties agree and the Court orders otherwise. Pre-trial motions, witness lists and exhibit lists are due at least four business days before trial. The page also posts request-for-hearing forms.
Frequently asked questions
How do I request a hearing?
The page posts Request for Hearing forms, one for evidentiary and one for non-evidentiary hearings. The standing orders say calendaring requests and courtesy copies go to the Judicial Assistant.
Where is the courtroom?
The page lists room MDCC 14325 at the MDC Children's Courthouse, 155 NW 3rd Street.
Can I appear by Zoom?
The posted standing order on electronic appearances says requests are made by motion, and the Court may grant them. Calendar call and trials are in person unless the Court orders otherwise.
What forms does the page post?
It posts hearing request forms, an unopposed motion and agreed order to hold an evidentiary hearing by Zoom, witness and exhibit list templates, a Zoom inmate request form, and interpretation instructions in Spanish and Creole.
Is childcare available?
The page lists the YWCA Court Care program, free childcare for children 6 months to 12 years, with a referral from the Clerk required, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on the fourth floor, room 4318.
Official text
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Michelle Alvarez Barakat
- Division: Circuit Unified Family Court
- Section: J 009
- Court Location: MDC Children's Courthouse
- Phone: (305) 679-1782
- Room: MDCC 14325
- Judicial Assistant: Nicole Galardi
- INTERPRETATION - Simultaneous spanish
- INTERPRETATION - Simultaneos creole
- Zoom Inmate Request Form
- Request for Hearing - Evidentiary
- Request for Hearing - Non-Evidentiary
- Unopposed Motion to Hold Evidentiary Hearing via Zoom
- Agreed Order to Hold Evidentiary Hearing via Zoom
- Witness List - Template
- Standing Order Establishing Pre-Trial and Trial Procedures
- Zoom-SPANISH Instructions
- Standing Order Establishing Courtroom Procedures
- Standing Order Establishing Electronic Appearances
- Exhibit List - Updated Template
- Standing Order Establishing Requests for Electronic Appearances
- Trial Period 2026
- Standing Order Establishing Requirements for Agency Case Plan Task Referrals for Services
MIAMI-DADE COURT CARE
FREE CHILDCARE
YWCA South Florida's Court Care program provides a FREE, safe and nurturing space for children (6 months - 12 years old) while their guardians attend court.
*Referral from Miami Dade County Clerk is required.
Hours 8:00am - 4:00pm
Miami Dade Children's Courthouse
155 NW 3rd Street
Fourth Floor, Room 4318
Miami, Florida 33128
Documents and forms this judge posts
- INTERPRETATION - Simultaneous spanish
- INTERPRETATION - Simultaneos creole
- Zoom Inmate Request Form
- Request for Hearing - Evidentiary
- Request for Hearing - Non-Evidentiary
- Unopposed Motion to Hold Evidentiary Hearing via Zoom
- Agreed Order to Hold Evidentiary Hearing via Zoom
- Witness List - Template
- Standing Order Establishing Pre-Trial and Trial Procedures
- Zoom-SPANISH Instructions
- Standing Order Establishing Courtroom Procedures
- Standing Order Establishing Electronic Appearances
- Exhibit List - Updated Template
- Standing Order Establishing Requests for Electronic Appearances
- Trial Period 2026
- Standing Order Establishing Requirements for Agency Case Plan Task Referrals for Services
About this page
- Source: https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Judge-Details?judgeid=1055§ionid=236
- First captured: Oct 23, 2026 at 7:32 PM
- Last verified: Oct 26, 2026 at 5:04 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.