Judge Eleni E. Derke - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Eleni E. Derke is a judge for the Duval County Court in Florida. She was elected to the bench in 1994.

Over the course of her judicial career, Derke established the Yoga 4 Change Program, which she uses as an alternative to incarceration. She also teaches a once-a-month yoga class on the front lawn of the Duval County Courthouse, which is free to the public. The classes evolved from her time as chair of the Health Committee of the Jacksonville Bar Association.

Prior to her election, Derke spent five years as an attorney in private practice for five years. She also served as an assistant public defender with the Office of the Public Defender for the 4th Judicial Circuit.

Derke earned a B.S. in anthropology from the University of Washington in 1983. She went on to complete a J.D. at Stetson University College of Law in 1987.

Her memberships have included the Jacksonville Bar Association, the Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association, and the University of North Florida Advisory Board. Derke has also been involved with the Jacksonville Women’s Network, Leadership Jacksonville, and Communities in Schools (board member).

She was named Role Model of the Year by the Community Church (1994) and Woman Lawyer of the Year by the Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association (2005).

Derke was born and raised on the island of Cyprus and immigrated to the United States with her family at the age of twelve. The family, who had traveled to the United States for a short trip, were forced to remain in the country after the northern portion of Cyprus was invaded by Turkey.

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vs CHRISTIAN LEE STANLEY

On November 25, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI presiding.

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Nov 25, 2022

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vs SHELTONEYSHA RENAY BOWERS

On November 25, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI presiding.

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Nov 25, 2022

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Aug 19, 2023

vs KRISTOPHER THOMAS CLAUDIO

On November 25, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI presiding.

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Nov 25, 2022

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Aug 20, 2023

vs TONRAUS LEON EVANS JR

On November 25, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI presiding.

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Nov 25, 2022

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Aug 20, 2023

vs HOLLY ROBERSON ISOM

On November 23, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI presiding.

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Nov 23, 2022

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Aug 19, 2023

vs AMEERA MARILYN SHANCE JOHNSON

On November 20, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI presiding.

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Nov 20, 2022

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vs TRESHON MARQUIS HEADEN

On November 20, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI presiding.

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Nov 20, 2022

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Aug 20, 2023

vs BEVERLY ANTIONETTE HALL BROWN

On November 20, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI presiding.

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Nov 20, 2022

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Aug 20, 2023

vs FREDERICK FLUGENCE

On November 20, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI presiding.

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Nov 20, 2022

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Aug 20, 2023

vs JORDAN TROY HINKLE V

On November 20, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI presiding.

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Nov 20, 2022

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Aug 19, 2023

vs SHAUN RYAN SMITH

On November 20, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI presiding.

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Nov 20, 2022

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Aug 19, 2023

vs JERMAINE THOMAS

On November 19, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI presiding.

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Nov 19, 2022

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Aug 21, 2023

vs DEXTER ERIC BARRY

On November 19, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI presiding.

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Nov 19, 2022

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Aug 19, 2023

CHERIE MICHELLE ORENSTEIN vs ROBERTO ORTIZ JR

On November 18, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI ELIA presiding.

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Nov 18, 2022

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Aug 19, 2023

LVNV FUNDING LLC vs REBECCA SALINAS

On November 15, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI ELIA presiding.

12 Files

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Nov 15, 2022

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Dismissal

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County Civil

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Aug 20, 2023

vs RHONDA RENEE MCCLENDON

On November 14, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI presiding.

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Nov 14, 2022

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Transfer

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Aug 21, 2023

WSFS, FSB, AS TRUSTEE FOR CVI AMR INVESTMENT TRUST vs MICHAEL SIEGRIST

On November 14, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI ELIA presiding.

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Nov 14, 2022

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AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK, FSB vs ADOLPHUS PEARSON

On November 14, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI ELIA presiding.

15 Files

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Nov 14, 2022

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Dismissal

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Aug 21, 2023

MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT INC. vs CHRISTINA TOLAND

On November 10, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI ELIA presiding.

14 Files

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Nov 10, 2022

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Default Judgment

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Aug 19, 2023

LVNV FUNDING LLC vs ROYAL FEARS

On November 10, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI ELIA presiding.

9 Files

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Nov 10, 2022

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Dismissal

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Aug 20, 2023

MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. vs FELICIA KING

On November 8, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI ELIA presiding.

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Nov 08, 2022

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Dismissal

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Aug 18, 2023

COASTLINE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION vs JOANN COLE

On November 7, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI ELIA presiding.

10 Files

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Nov 07, 2022

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Closed

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Duval County, FL

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Aug 20, 2023

LVNV FUNDING LLC vs JOHN HOLLING

On November 7, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI ELIA presiding.

19 Files

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Nov 07, 2022

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Closed

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Duval County, FL

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Aug 21, 2023

vs HOUSTON LOUISHES WHITE JR

On November 4, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Duval County. Judge DERKE, ELENI presiding.

1 File

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Nov 04, 2022

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Judge

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FHP

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Duval County, FL

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About

Eleni E. Derke
Current Appointment Duval County Court, Department Division J, Courtroom 512/728	Duval County Court, Department Division J, Courtroom 512/728
Education B.S., University of Washington - 1983 J.D., Stetson University College of Law - 1987	B.S., University of Washington - 1983 J.D., Stetson University College of Law - 1987

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	FL - Duval County Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (904) 255-1342

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant Public Defender	Office of the Public Defender for the 4th Judicial Circuit	None
Attorney	Private Practice	None
Judge	Duval County Court	Duval County, Florida