Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department UCC - D-002, FCJ 102 & J 002

FL Bar #: 248990 (05/08/2000)

Biography

The Hon. Denise Martinez-Scanziani is a judge for the Unified Children’s Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Miami-Dade County. She was elected to the bench on August 18, 2020.

Prior to her appointment, Martinez-Scanziani was the owner of Martinez-Scanziani & Associates, a law firm she opened in 2017. Before that, she spent time as an attorney at the Scanziani Law Group (2000 to 2017). Martinez-Scanzian specialized in marital and family law matters.

Martinez-Scanziani earned a bachelor’s degree in criminology from the University of Florida in 1996. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, in 1999.

After graduating from law school, Martinez-Scanziani began her legal career as an attorney for the Legal Aid Service of Broward County. She served in that capacity until 2001, at which time she became a teacher for Monsignor Edward Pace High School.

Recent Cases by Hon. Denise Martinez-Scanziani

IN RE ADMINISTRATIVE FILING: ASSIGNMENT OF JUDICIAL DUTIES

On January 1, 2025 civil administrative files case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Jan 01, 2025

Status

Closed

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Civil Administrative Files

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

General Administrative

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Mar 07, 2025

ZAMORA, LYNN VS RIVERO, NAESHA ANAIS

On September 30, 2021 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani presiding.

Filed

Sep 30, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Dec 22, 2022

DIAZ, JOSE A. VS BARTROLI, ALAIN

On September 8, 2021 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani presiding.

Filed

Sep 08, 2021

Status

Trial Verdict

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

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General Criminal

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Dec 21, 2022

DIAZ, JOSE A. VS ZAMORA, LYNN M.

On September 8, 2021 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani presiding.

Filed

Sep 08, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

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General Criminal

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Dec 22, 2022

MESA, ALEX C VS GABRIEL, AMBAR

On February 21, 2020 an other petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani presiding.

Filed

Feb 21, 2020

Status

Active

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Other Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

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Dec 21, 2020

Aybar, Ramon vs Castaneda, Ramon

On September 17, 2019 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani presiding.

1 File

Filed

Sep 17, 2019

Status

Trial Verdict

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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May 17, 2026

Verlorka, Veleriya vs Velorka, Gennadiy

On July 23, 2019 an other petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani presiding.

1 File

Filed

Jul 23, 2019

Status

Trial Verdict

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Other Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 17, 2025

Velez, Glory vs Livingstone, Roy Ecedro

On December 27, 2018 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani presiding.

1 File

Filed

Dec 27, 2018

Status

Active

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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May 25, 2026

Azor, Christelle vs Saint Fleur, Marline

On June 5, 2018 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Jun 05, 2018

Status

Trial Verdict

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Jun 02, 2026

Thompson, Lachande vs Anderson, Gary J

On January 31, 2018 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani presiding.

Filed

Jan 31, 2018

Status

Active

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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May 29, 2026

Velez, Linda vs Alfonso, Aristides

On November 9, 2017 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani presiding.

1 File

Filed

Nov 09, 2017

Status

Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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May 21, 2026

Benjamin, Randy vs Pierre, John L

On February 23, 2017 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani presiding.

1 File

Filed

Feb 23, 2017

Status

Active

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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May 06, 2026

Machin, Jazmany vs Gonzalez, Lazaro

On January 18, 2017 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani presiding.

Filed

Jan 18, 2017

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Active

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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May 18, 2026

Velez, Linda vs Alfonso, Aristides

On November 3, 2016 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani presiding.

Filed

Nov 03, 2016

Status

Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Stalking

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Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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May 21, 2026

Jimenez, Veronica vs Thomas, Courtney Mark

On April 21, 2016 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani presiding.

Filed

Apr 21, 2016

Status

Trial Verdict

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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May 08, 2026

Marrero, Olga vs Betancourt, Audrey

On April 13, 2016 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani presiding.

1 File

Filed

Apr 13, 2016

Status

Active

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2026

Mui, Betty vs Hartnett, Laura

On April 11, 2016 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2016

Status

Trial Verdict

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Stalking

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Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2026

Reyes, Gabriela vs Del Rio, Jorge

On August 17, 2015 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani presiding.

1 File

Filed

Aug 17, 2015

Status

Transfer

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Stalking

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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May 18, 2026

Ojito, Alexander vs Jimenez, Gema S

On May 13, 2013 an administrative support proc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani presiding.

Filed

May 13, 2013

Status

Trial Verdict

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Administrative Support Proc

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 07, 2026

PINILLA, LINA VS NIETO, FRANZ ROBERTO

On November 8, 2012 an other petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Denise Martinez-Scanziani presiding.

Filed

Nov 08, 2012

Status

Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Other Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 03, 2022

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About

Denise Martinez-Scanziani
Current Appointment 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department UCC - D-002, FCJ 102 & J 002	11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department UCC - D-002, FCJ 102 & J 002
Election/Appointment August 18, 2020 - 11th Judicial Circuit Court	August 18, 2020 - 11th Judicial Circuit Court
Education J.D., University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law - 1999 Bachelor's degree, University of Florida - 1996	J.D., University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law - 1999 Bachelor's degree, University of Florida - 1996

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	FL - 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Clerk phone:	+1 (305) 679-1786

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Scanziani Law Group	Miami-Dade County, Florida
Owner	Martinez-Scanziani & Associates	Miami-Dade County, Florida
Attorney	Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc.	Broward County, Florida
Judge	11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	Miami-Dade County, Florida