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the Department of Justice under title III requires that places of public accommodation, such as restaurants, retail establishments, hotels, places of education and places of recreation modify their "policies, practices, or procedures to permit the use of a service animal by an individual with a disability." Section 36.104 defines a "service animal" as an animal that is "individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability ..."
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I think you will find information on this site:
http://www.vomilghaus.com/servicedog...IFICATION.html
They state that a judge can make you prove the dog is a service dog.
But here's a link about a law suit for just what has happened to you:
http://www.katu.com/news/41032217.html
THE FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAW, THE AMERICANS DISABILITIES ACT (ADA, TITLE III)
28 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, SECT. 36.104)
DEFINES A SERVICE ANIMAL AS ANY ANIMAL THAT IS INDIVIDUALLY TRAINED TO HELP A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY (THE DISABILITY MIGHT NOT BE VISIBLE).
BY LAW, A SERVICE ANIMAL IS NOT CONSIDERED A PET.
Make sure do have a vest or harness with a service dog patch stating it is a service dog. Not required, but it helps. If you can contact a trainer in the area, and have them come and evaluate your dog, and perhaps run him through the paces, perhaps for the cause or a small fee, will "certify" your service animal. (Should not be required but some judges... especially now with current administration making it so judges can create and change laws rather than rule with them.)
You also need to be able to state at least 3 things that the service animal does for you, that you cannot do for yourself. (It doesn't have to be needed all the time.) But why you need the service animal in court specifically is a good start.
You might contact the ACLJ (an alternative to the ACLU, but you might contact them too...they do take some cases just because.) The ACLJ is the American Center for Law and Justice. They might have some free advice?http://aclj.org/
IDK but maybe an internet search for a JUDGE with a service dog in court would be a good contact, if one exists (I'm sure they do!)
It's often difficult for the disabled person to give cause and quote the law, especially to a judge! If you can find an advocate, such as a trainer or a Service Animal training organization to provide you with assistance, that would be a good thing imo.
But still, judges have become gods and creating law these days. 
Why not contact your governor, and local congressman/woman? The local news media might take a jump on it too, especially if they happen to know if that judge has had issues with others before.
Good wishes on all you're handling.
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