Judge Helene L. Daniel - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Helene L. Daniel is a judge for the 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Hillsborough County. She was elected to the bench on August 18, 2020.

Prior to her election, Daniel was a sole practitioner in her own private practice. In that capacity, she served as a mediator and arbitrator, holding certifications from the Florida Supreme Court.

Daniel earned a bachelor’s degree in foreign languages from Stetson University in 1982. She then completed a J.D. at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, in 1986. She is admitted to practice in Florida (1986), the District of Columbia (1988), and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the Middle District of Florida.

Her memberships have included the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers, the National Conference of Women Bar Associations, and the Ferguson White American Inn of Court. She has also been involved with the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce, the Sun City Chamber of Commerce, the Working Women of Tampa Bay, the Tiger Bay Club, the Hands of Hope Sickle Cell Awareness Foundation, and the Black Business Bus Tour.

Daniel was born in Paris, France. She attends the Nativity Catholic Church.

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Debnar, Donna vs Bryant, Hunter Bodine

On June 4, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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Leon, Martha L vs Meyer Dehart, Elizabeth

On June 4, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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DE SWART, PIETER vs BEAZER HOMES, LLC f/k/a BEAZER HOMES CORP.

On June 3, 2024 a construction defect case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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Forward Financing LLC vs Sunbility LLC

On May 31, 2024 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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Laguna, Matthew vs Andrade, Santos M

On May 31, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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Brito Guerra, Yoelvis vs Lavezzo, Cindy Gale

On May 31, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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Forcino, Joseph vsFlorida Health Sciences Center, Inc.

On May 31, 2024 a professional malpractice medical case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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Professional Malpractice Medical

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Jun 04, 2024

Van Hoek, Maureen vs Tower Hill Insurance Exchange

On May 30, 2024 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Creditor

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Jun 03, 2024

Agliano, Brian vs Diaz, Edward

On May 30, 2024 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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NICHOLS, SHAIN vs MONTGOMERY, TYRE

On May 29, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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Arias, Jessica R vs Dimisa, Joseph J

On May 29, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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Jun 03, 2024

Pita, Eliott vs Wawa, Inc.

On May 29, 2024 a premises liability-commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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Jun 03, 2024

WHITEHEAD, KRYSTA KAYLYNN vs THORN, ANTHONY WAYNE

On May 28, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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MCCUBBIN, GARRETT vs BENTLEY, HOLLY

On May 28, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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Jun 03, 2024

Steele, Paul R. vs Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC

On May 28, 2024 business transactions case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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Business Transactions

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Leguen, Carlos vs Invitation Home, Inc.

On May 24, 2024 a premises liability-commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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May 24, 2024

Murillo Eid, Jose A. vs The Michaels Organization, LLC

On May 24, 2024 an other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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Other Negligence

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May 24, 2024

Tampa Police Department vs Joshua Black

On May 24, 2024 a contraband forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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May 24, 2024

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Contraband Forfeiture

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May 24, 2024

Valido, Juan vs Murillo, Josue

On May 24, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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May 24, 2024

Jenkins, Carlos vs Sellers, Nadia

On May 24, 2024 partition 1 - $50,000 or less case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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May 24, 2024

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Partition 1 - $50,000 or Less

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Family

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May 24, 2024

DEAR, JEFFREY vs ROKNICH, NICHOLAS

On May 24, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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May 24, 2024

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May 24, 2024

PUENTE, ANDRES vs CIRCLE K

On May 23, 2024 an other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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May 23, 2024

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Other Negligence

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General Negligence

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May 23, 2024

THOMAS, NOEL VINCENT vs FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES

On May 23, 2024 a mass tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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May 23, 2024

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Mass Tort

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May 23, 2024

Johnson, Tiffany Nicole vs Gremley, Kurt Gordon

On May 23, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Daniel, Helene. L presiding.

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May 23, 2024

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About

Helene L. Daniel
Current Appointment 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Room 521, Courtroom 502	13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Room 521, Courtroom 502
Election/Appointment 2020 - 13th Judicial Circuit Court	2020 - 13th Judicial Circuit Court
Education Bachelor's degree, Stetson University - 1982 J.D., Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law - 1986	Bachelor's degree, Stetson University - 1982 J.D., Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law - 1986