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Alachua County, Florida Attorneys

972 active Florida-licensed attorneys with offices in Alachua County across 12 practice areas.

About Alachua County's Legal Landscape

Alachua County hosts 972 active Florida-licensed attorneys across 12 practice areas. The county is part of the Florida court system, operating the Circuit Courts and County Courts for civil, criminal, family, and probate matters, with appeals to the District Courts of Appeal.

Cities & Communities We Serve

Gainesville

882 pre-screened Gainesville attorneys serve Alachua County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Newberry

36 pre-screened Newberry attorneys serve Alachua County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Alachua

30 pre-screened Alachua attorneys serve Alachua County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

High Springs

18 pre-screened High Springs attorneys serve Alachua County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Earleton

2 pre-screened Earleton attorneys serve Alachua County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Micanopy

2 pre-screened Micanopy attorneys serve Alachua County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Alachua County Courts

Alachua County operates a Superior Court for civil, criminal, family, and probate matters. Florida's trial courts are the Circuit Courts (general jurisdiction) and County Courts (civil disputes up to $50,000, misdemeanors, and traffic); appeals go to one of Florida's six District Courts of Appeal and then the Florida Supreme Court. Federal matters are heard in one of Florida's three U.S. District Courts (Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida).

Featured Attorneys in Alachua County

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Richard Thomas Jones

Gainesville · Salter Feiber P.A.

Charles Irvine Holden Jr.

Gainesville · Holden, Roscow & Caedington, PL

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Allison E Folds Jr.

Gainesville · Civil Litigation · FOLDS WALKER, LLC

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Gerald David Schackow

Gainesville · Personal Injury · Schackow & Mercadante, P.A.

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Stephen A Rappenecker "stephen andrew rappenecker"

Gainesville · Stephen A. Rappenecker, P.A.

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Robert Olin Stripling Jr.

Gainesville · Stripling Mediation PLLC

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Leonard E Ireland Jr.

Gainesville · Appellate Practice · Clayton-Johnston, P.A.

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Sarah H. Wolking

Gainesville · UF Levin College of Law

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Mark Stephen Thomas

Gainesville · Health Care Law · Thomas Health Law Group, PA

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Practice Areas in Alachua County

Browse Alachua-licensed attorneys by practice area. Each card filters our directory to lawyers handling that area in Alachua County. 972 attorneys across 12 practice areas. Don't see your need? Use the intake form and we'll match you with statewide attorneys.

🏛Estate Planning & Probate

⚖Government & Administrative

50 attorneys →

🏠Real Estate

39 attorneys →

⚖Mediation & Arbitration

Florida Legal Guides Relevant to Alachua County

Plain-English explainers covering the most common legal matters in Alachua County. Each guide is researched against current Florida Statutes.

🏢Business Law in Florida: A Complete Guide

A plain-English overview of forming, running, taxing, and resolving disputes for a Florida business.

⚖Criminal Defense in Florida: A Complete Guide

How Florida criminal cases work, from arrest and first appearance through charges, bail, trial, sentencing, and record relief.

🏛Estate Planning and Probate in Florida: A Complete Guide

How wills, trusts, probate, homestead, and advance directives work under Florida law.

👨‍👩‍👧Divorce and Family Law in Florida: A Complete Guide

A plain-English overview of how divorce, property division, alimony, time-sharing, and child support work under Florida law.

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Free Legal Help in Alachua County

Several Florida organizations provide free or low-cost legal aid for Alachua County residents:

FloridaLawHelp.org — statewide free legal information and self-help resources for Florida residents.
Bay Area Legal Services — free civil legal help across the Tampa Bay area.
Legal Services of Greater Miami — free civil legal services for low-income residents of South Florida.
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida — civil legal aid across Central Florida.
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid — civil legal services for Northeast Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions — Alachua County

How do I find a verified Alachua County attorney?+

Browse the Alachua County attorneys listed above by practice area, or use the practice-area grid to filter to your specific matter. Every attorney on this list has been verified against The Florida Bar records.

How are Alachua County attorneys verified?+

Updated periodically from The Florida Bar records. Disciplinary actions monitored. License verified at the moment we match you to an attorney.

What if I cannot afford an attorney in Alachua County?+

See the Free Legal Help section above. See the Free Legal Help section above. FloridaLawHelp.org, Bay Area Legal Services, and Legal Services of Greater Miami provide free or low-cost help on civil matters for income-qualifying Floridians. For criminal cases, the circuit Public Defender's office provides representation for those who qualify financially.

How is Alachua County different from other Florida counties for legal matters?+

Court rules, filing fees, and judicial assignments vary by county. Alachua County's Superior Court publishes its own local procedural rules that supplement the statewide Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. Always confirm local rules with the Alachua County Clerk of Court before filing.

Does Florida Legal Guide solicit clients in Alachua County?+

No. Per Rule 4-7.18 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, Florida Legal Guide never contacts you about specific attorneys unprompted. We are an information-and-discovery platform, not a referral service. All matching is user-initiated. Read our full Legal Disclaimer.

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