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Lawyers in Clearwater, FL

309 law firms. Choose a practice area to narrow the list.

Browse law firms in Clearwater by practice area, confirm the attorney is a member in good standing of The Florida Bar, and contact firms directly.

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Finding a lawyer in Clearwater

Clearwater is the seat of Pinellas County on Florida's Gulf Coast, part of the Tampa Bay metro area and known for its beaches. Cases arising in the city are generally heard in the Pinellas County courts. As a coastal county seat, Clearwater's legal market includes a notable real estate and condominium practice alongside the personal injury, family law and estate planning firms typical of a Florida city with a large retiree population.

This page lists Clearwater law firms by practice area. Open a listing to see contact details and confirm the attorney's status before reaching out.

Practice areas people search for in Clearwater

  • Real Estate — closings, condominium and homeowners' association disputes common along Florida's Gulf Coast.
  • Personal Injury — car accidents, falls and other injuries caused by negligence, filed in Pinellas County courts.
  • Family & Divorce — dissolution of marriage, time-sharing and child support matters heard in Pinellas County's family courts.
  • Estate Planning & Probate — wills, trusts and probate matters, a heavily used practice area given Florida's large retired population.
  • Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI — representation in Pinellas County's courts, from arraignment through trial.
  • Business — company formation and contract disputes for local businesses.

How to choose a lawyer in Clearwater

Confirm the attorney is a member in good standing of The Florida Bar, which operates under the authority of the Florida Supreme Court and lists any public disciplinary history. Bar membership is mandatory to practice law in Florida.

Ask how often the firm has handled cases like yours specifically in Pinellas County, and who will actually be working on your file rather than just the attorney whose name is on the letterhead. Clarify billing before signing anything — contingency fees are typical for personal injury cases, while real estate and family matters tend to be hourly or flat fee — and get the arrangement in writing before work begins.

Free and low-cost help

Community Law Program and other legal aid organizations serve low-income residents of the Clearwater area in housing, family and benefits matters. The Clearwater Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service for a reduced-cost consultation, and Tampa Bay's law schools operate clinics that take on supervised cases. Anyone facing criminal charges who cannot afford a lawyer is entitled to a court-appointed public defender.

For specific help, see real estate lawyers in Clearwater, or compare with lawyers in St. Petersburg.

See also Lawyers in Florida for the rest of the state.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different — talk to a licensed Florida attorney about your situation.

Updated 2026-09-28.