Judge Ellen L. Leesfield: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Lawton M. Chiles, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Ellen L. Leesfield (Ret.) was a judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Miami-Dade County. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Lawton Chiles in September 1993. Leesfield retired in 2013.

She served as an administrative chief and held assignments in the Civil Lengthy and Complex Trial Division, the General Division, and the Criminal Division.

Prior to her appointment, Leesfield spent twelve years in private practice, specializing in federal criminal cases.

She received a B.A. in education from the University of Florida in 1972. Leesfield then worked as a high school English teacher in Broward County (1972 to 1975) before completing a J.D. at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, in 1978.

She was admitted to practice in Florida, the United States District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.

She is a panel member of the American Arbitration Association, serving on the International Panel, the Healthcare Panel, the Lengthy Complex Commercial Panel, the Employment Panel, and the General Civil Panel.

Her other memberships include the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (founding president of the Miami Chapter), Legal Services of Greater Miami Board of Directors, the Miami-Dade Bar, the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association, the Cuban American Bar, the American Bar Association, and The Florida Bar.

Leesfield was born in Brooklyn and raised in Hollywood, Florida. Following her retirement, she founded her own Alternative Dispute Resolution firm in 2014 and continued in her practice there until joining Upchurch Watson White & Max as a mediator, arbitrator, private judge, and special master in 2023.

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IN RE: KENNEDY, PATRICIA M

On June 15, 2020 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

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Jun 15, 2020

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FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

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Probate

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Estate Administration

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Aug 27, 2023

ALL FLORIDA PAPER LLC VS GENARO'S CORP

On April 28, 2020 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

36 Files

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Apr 28, 2020

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Dismissal

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May 15, 2022

PETER PEREZ, JR. VS DORAL HOUSE CONDOMINIUM NO. 2 ASSOCIATION, INC.

On January 30, 2020 a condominium case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

48 Files

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Jan 30, 2020

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Condominium

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Property

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May 14, 2022

PETER ZAMORA vs CERTAIN UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS, LONDON SUBSCRIBING TO CERTIFICATE NUMBER HHO369752

On April 12, 2019 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

32 Files

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Apr 12, 2019

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Dismissal

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Sep 09, 2025

GEORGINA QUINTANA ET AL VS PEOPLE'S TRUST INSURANCE COMPANY

On March 1, 2018 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

24 Files

Filed

Mar 01, 2018

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Dismissal

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Apr 26, 2022

GABRIELA MEDEIROS HUMBLES VS ANCHOR PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

On February 13, 2018 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

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Feb 13, 2018

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Dismissal

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Apr 27, 2022

JORGE SORI ET AL VS STATE FARM FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY

On June 6, 2017 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

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Jun 06, 2017

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Dismissal

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Jul 25, 2018

US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL VS KIMBERLY J MILLER ET AL

On April 28, 2017 a rpmf -non-homestead ($0 - $50,000) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

23 Files

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Apr 28, 2017

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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RPMF -Non-Homestead ($0 - $50,000)

Practice Area

Property

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Foreclosure

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Feb 23, 2021

CITY OF HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA VS 1706 THOMAS ST, LLC

On June 20, 2016 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

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Jun 20, 2016

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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May 02, 2018

IN RE: ROSENBLATT RODGERS, LAWRENCE B.

On May 27, 2016 an administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

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May 27, 2016

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ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

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Mar 09, 2021

STATE FARM FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY VS HARRY POULOS ET AL

On March 29, 2016 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

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Mar 29, 2016

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Want of Prosecution

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Jul 31, 2017

MURRAY A FELDER, ESQ. VS GRAND VENETIAN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC (THE)

On March 8, 2016 a condominium case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

88 Files

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Mar 08, 2016

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Dismissal

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Condominium

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Property

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Condominium

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Mar 03, 2021

UNITED GUARANTY RESIDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH CAROLINA VS MARIA ELENA DUQUE

On August 14, 2015 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

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Aug 14, 2015

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Dismissal

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Feb 26, 2017

GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM OF DADE COUNTY INC VS GOODWIN, VIVIAN

On January 7, 2015 an other civil complaint case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

16 Files

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Jan 07, 2015

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Closed

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Miami-Dade County

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Other Civil Complaint

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Mar 29, 2021

CITY OF MIAMI VS MIAMI BEVERLY LLC

On October 29, 2014 an injunctive relief case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

195 Files

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Oct 29, 2014

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Settlement

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Miami-Dade County

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Injunctive Relief

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Civil

Matter Type

Injunctive Action

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Apr 01, 2021

COHEN, DARA VS GOTTLIEB, ALLEN

On June 6, 2014 a rpmf -other action ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

35 Files

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Jun 06, 2014

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Want of Prosecution

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Miami-Dade County

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RPMF -Other Action ($250,000 or more)

Practice Area

Property

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Foreclosure

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Apr 07, 2021

BUILT TO LAST CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CORP VS PARKS, KATHY

On May 9, 2014 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

9 Files

Filed

May 09, 2014

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Mar 31, 2021

MEDALLION FURNITURE CORP VS HARTFORD INS CO OF THE MIDWEST

On May 9, 2014 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

117 Files

Filed

May 09, 2014

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Active

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Miami-Dade County

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Apr 11, 2021

MORALES, JORGE LUIS VS GOMEZ, JANET

On March 24, 2014 an other civil complaint case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

9 Files

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Mar 24, 2014

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Other Civil Complaint

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Apr 15, 2021

MILLER, ANN VS SAWGRASS MUTUAL INS CO

On January 30, 2014 a declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

57 Files

Filed

Jan 30, 2014

Status

Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Declaratory Judgment

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Civil

Matter Type

Declaratory Action

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Mar 30, 2021

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VS STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

On January 27, 2014 a rpmf -non-homestead ($50,001 - $249,999) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

34 Files

Filed

Jan 27, 2014

Status

Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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RPMF -Non-Homestead ($50,001 - $249,999)

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Apr 14, 2021

ABRAHAM, LIMA VS NORTHSIDE CENTRE LLC

On January 2, 2014 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

Filed

Jan 02, 2014

Status

Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Dec 10, 2014

GIRALDO, VICTORIA VS VILLA BELLINI CONDO ASSN INC

On December 17, 2013 an other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

63 Files

Filed

Dec 17, 2013

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Want of Prosecution

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Miami-Dade County

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Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

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General Negligence

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Apr 19, 2021

WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VS TWIN CITIES LLC

On December 10, 2013 a rpmf -homestead ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Ellen L. Leesfield presiding.

18 Files

Filed

Dec 10, 2013

Status

Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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RPMF -Homestead ($250,000 or more)

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Apr 26, 2021

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About

Ellen L. Leesfield
Current Appointment 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Election/Appointment 2012 - Re-elected	2012 - Re-elected
Education J.D., Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law - 1978 B.A., University of Miami - 1972	J.D., Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law - 1978 B.A., University of Miami - 1972

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Current Court:	FL - 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida

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Attorney	Private Practice	None
Judge	11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	Miami-Dade County, Florida
Founding Partner	Ellen L. Leesfield, PA	None
Mediator, Arbitrator, Private Judge and Special Master	Upchurch Watson White & Max	None

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