Yadira Pedraza

Magistrate Yadira Pedraza falls far short of what one expects from a fair and knowledgeable jurist. She seems angry often and appears more interested in planning her next exotic extended vacation than in understanding the cases before her. Has favorite attorneys. Frequently rules against young, attractive women. She does have extensive experience with the Family Court system as a result of her numerous divorces. Bring a court reporter.

Avoid at all cost. Before agreeing to accept her in your case carefully read the story in the newspaper called "Florida Bulldog" published on March 13, 2025 about a case being handled by this magistrate. Here is the online link to that story; https://www.floridabulldog.org/2025/03/judicial-favoritism-benefits-trump-advisor-jason-miller/?rmail=1#google_vignette

Avoid if possible. Arrogant. Does not know substantive law. Does not know civil procedure or evidence or how to preside over a trial. The last person who should have an appointment to anything having to do with deciding on the lives of children. With almost no accountability this magistrate has an abusive temperament. Not qualified. If you are an attractive female attorney or have an attractive female client, run! Favors connected powerful lawyers.

This Magistrate is unqualified. She has applied to be a Circuit Judge many times and has never been among those recomended by the Judicial Qualifications Commission to be elevated to Judge. Seems she decides things on whims. Frequently agrees with a handful of lawyers that she is friendly with. Avoid unless she is friendly with your lawyer. Can be somewhat vindictive specially if her rulings are questioned.

Temperamental and unpredictable. Can be short and kind of nasty. I would avoid if possible.

Yadira has outright told me that "I dont believe father's should be in the life of children" This is crushing when facing parental alienation and destructive to the child. Yadira should not be in her position.

Do not go to hearings without a court reporter. Unpredictable, moody and has a nasty disposition. Tends not to follow established legal precedent. How well connected your attorney is counts. Has favorites. Has a bias towards men.

Had an unpleasant first experience with the Family Court Magistrate. Avoid if possible. Have your case decided by the Circuit judge instead of this magistrate. Lacking in common courtesy and humility. Acts as if she were a dictator instead an impartial servant of justice. Inpatient. Rash and inflexible.

Lacking in patience, common courtesy and judicial temperament. Bossy. Poor communication skills. Impulsive.