Partially oxidized graphene flakes (po-Gr) were obtained from graphite electrode by an electrochemical exfoliation method. As-produced po-Gr flakes were dispersed in water with the assistance of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS). The po-Gr flakes and the po-Gr/PEDOT:PSS nanocomposite (po-Gr/PEDOT:PSS) were characterized by Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), UV-Vis spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In addition, we demonstrated the potential use of po-Gr/PEDOT:PSS electrode in electrochemical detection of mercury ions (Hg 2+ ) in water samples. The presence of po-Gr sheets in PEDOT:PSS film greatly enhanced the electrochemical response for Hg 2+ . Cyclic voltammetry measurements showed a well-defined Hg 2+ redox peaks with a cathodic peak at 0.23V, and an anodic peak at 0.42V. Using differential pulse stripping voltammetry, detection of Hg 2+ was achieved in the range of 0.2-14 µM (R 2 = 0.991), with a limit of detection of 0.19 µM for Hg 2+ . The electrode performed satisfactorily for sensitive and selective detection of Hg 2+ in real samples, and the po-Gr/PEDOT:PSS film remains stable on the electrode surface for repeated use.Therefore, our method is potentially suitable for routine Hg 2+ sensing in environmental water samples.