Judge David L. Denkin: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Sarasota County Court, Department Criminal - C&D, Courtroom 7B

Biography

Hon. David L. Denkin is a judge for the Sarasota County Court in Florida. He joined the bench in 2003.


During his judicial tenure, Denkin has presided over the Criminal Division (C&D) as well as the Community Care Court and DUI Court in Sarasota County. He also served as the administrative judge of the Sarasota County Court.


In addition to his judicial duties, Denkin was associate dean and dean of the Florida DUI Adjudication Lab Program and associate dean of the Florida Judicial College. He has also served as a faculty member for judicial education programs in Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, and South Carolina as well as for the National Judicial College.


He received a B.A. from the University of South Florida in 1978. Denkin went on to complete a J.D. at Stetson University College of Law in 1981.


He has been an active member of the Conference of County Court Judges of Florida, serving as its past president as well as chair of its Education Committee.


Denkin was the recipient of the Chief Justice Award for Judicial Excellence in 2019.

Recent Cases by Hon. David L. Denkin

On June 10, 2024 an evictions residential $0 to $15,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Jun 10, 2024

Status

OPEN

Judge

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Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

Evictions Residential $0 to $15,000

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 11, 2024

On June 10, 2024 a small claims under $100 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jun 10, 2024

Status

OPEN

Judge

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Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

SMALL CLAIMS UNDER $100

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 11, 2024

On June 10, 2024 an evictions residential non-monetary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Jun 10, 2024

Status

OPEN

Judge

Hon. DENKIN, DAVID LEE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for DENKIN, DAVID LEE

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Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

Evictions Residential Non-Monetary

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 11, 2024

On June 10, 2024 an other civil (non-monetary) - county case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jun 10, 2024

Status

OPEN

Judge

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Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

OTHER CIVIL (NON-MONETARY) - COUNTY

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 11, 2024

On June 10, 2024 a small claims $5,001 to $8,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jun 10, 2024

Status

OPEN

Judge

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County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

Small Claims $5,001 to $8,000

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 11, 2024

On June 8, 2024 a small claims between $2,501.01-$5,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jun 08, 2024

Status

OPEN

Judge

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County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

SMALL CLAIMS BETWEEN $2,501.01-$5,000

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 11, 2024

On June 7, 2024 a replevin under $1,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jun 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

Replevin Under $1,000

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 09, 2024

On June 7, 2024 an evictions residential non-monetary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. DENKIN, DAVID LEE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for DENKIN, DAVID LEE

Court

Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

Evictions Residential Non-Monetary

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 08, 2024

On June 6, 2024 a county civil - $8,001 to $15,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Jun 06, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. DENKIN, DAVID LEE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for DENKIN, DAVID LEE

Court

Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

County Civil - $8,001 to $15,000

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 07, 2024

On June 6, 2024 a small claims between $500.01-$2,500 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jun 06, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. DENKIN, DAVID LEE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for DENKIN, DAVID LEE

Court

Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

SMALL CLAIMS BETWEEN $500.01-$2,500

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 08, 2024

On June 6, 2024 a small claims under $100 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jun 06, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. DENKIN, DAVID LEE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for DENKIN, DAVID LEE

Court

Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

SMALL CLAIMS UNDER $100

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 08, 2024

On June 6, 2024 a small claims under $100 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jun 06, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. DENKIN, DAVID LEE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for DENKIN, DAVID LEE

Court

Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

SMALL CLAIMS UNDER $100

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 07, 2024

On June 6, 2024 a small claims between $2,501.01-$5,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jun 06, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. DENKIN, DAVID LEE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for DENKIN, DAVID LEE

Court

Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

SMALL CLAIMS BETWEEN $2,501.01-$5,000

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 07, 2024

On June 6, 2024 a small claims between $2,501.01-$5,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jun 06, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. DENKIN, DAVID LEE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for DENKIN, DAVID LEE

Court

Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

SMALL CLAIMS BETWEEN $2,501.01-$5,000

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 08, 2024

On June 6, 2024 a small claims between $500.01-$2,500 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jun 06, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. DENKIN, DAVID LEE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for DENKIN, DAVID LEE

Court

Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

SMALL CLAIMS BETWEEN $500.01-$2,500

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 07, 2024

On June 5, 2024 an evictions residential $0 to $15,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. DENKIN, DAVID LEE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for DENKIN, DAVID LEE

Court

Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

Evictions Residential $0 to $15,000

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 07, 2024

On June 5, 2024 a small claims $5,001 to $8,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. DENKIN, DAVID LEE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for DENKIN, DAVID LEE

Court

Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

Small Claims $5,001 to $8,000

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 07, 2024

On June 5, 2024 an other civil (non-monetary) - county case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. DENKIN, DAVID LEE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for DENKIN, DAVID LEE

Court

Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

OTHER CIVIL (NON-MONETARY) - COUNTY

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 06, 2024

On June 5, 2024 a small claims under $100 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. DENKIN, DAVID LEE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for DENKIN, DAVID LEE

Court

Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

SMALL CLAIMS UNDER $100

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 07, 2024

On June 5, 2024 an evictions non-residential $0 to $15,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. DENKIN, DAVID LEE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for DENKIN, DAVID LEE

Court

Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

Evictions Non-Residential $0 to $15,000

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 10, 2024

On June 5, 2024 a county civil - $15,001 to $30,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. DENKIN, DAVID LEE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for DENKIN, DAVID LEE

Court

Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

County Civil - $15,001 to $30,000

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 08, 2024

On June 4, 2024 a county civil - $8,001 to $15,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Jun 04, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. DENKIN, DAVID LEE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for DENKIN, DAVID LEE

Court

Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

County Civil - $8,001 to $15,000

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 07, 2024

On June 4, 2024 a small claims between $500.01-$2,500 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Jun 04, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. DENKIN, DAVID LEE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for DENKIN, DAVID LEE

Court

Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

SMALL CLAIMS BETWEEN $500.01-$2,500

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 06, 2024

On June 4, 2024 an evictions residential non-monetary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sarasota County. Judge DENKIN, DAVID LEE presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Jun 04, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. DENKIN, DAVID LEE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for DENKIN, DAVID LEE

Court

Circuit

County

Sarasota County, FL

Category

Evictions Residential Non-Monetary

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 11, 2024

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