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Columbia County, Florida Attorneys

96 active Florida-licensed attorneys with offices in Columbia County across 12 practice areas.

About Columbia County's Legal Landscape

Columbia County hosts 96 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

Lake City

95 pre-screened Lake City attorneys serve Columbia County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Fort White

1 pre-screened Fort White attorneys serve Columbia County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Columbia County Courts

Columbia 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 Columbia County

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Thomas Theodore Demas "Tommy"

Lake City · The Demas Law Firm, P.A.

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Christina Nieto Seifert "Tina"

Lake City · Civil Litigation · Third Judicial Circuit of Florida

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Laura Ann Fouraker-Gardner

Lake City · Laura Ann Fouraker-Gardner, P.A.

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Clifton William Wilson Jr. "Cliff"

Lake City · Law Office of Cliff Wilson Jr.

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Thomas Bradley McRae "Brad McRae"

Lake City · Civil Litigation · The McRae Law Firm

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Jennifer Russell Matthews

Lake City · Personal Injury · The McRae Law Firm

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Andrew Joseph Decker IV "AJ"

Lake City · The Decker Law Firm, P.A.

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Foye Buchannon Walker

Lake City · The Walker Law Firm

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Joel Fletcher Foreman

Lake City · Government & Administrative · The Law Office of Joel F. Foreman, PLLC

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Matthew C Mitchell

Lake City · Civil Litigation · Department of Transportation

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Practice Areas in Columbia County

Browse Columbia-licensed attorneys by practice area. Each card filters our directory to lawyers handling that area in Columbia County. 96 attorneys across 12 practice areas. Don't see your need? Use the intake form and we'll match you with statewide attorneys.

⚖Government & Administrative

5 attorneys →

🛡Insurance

4 attorneys →

🏛Estate Planning & Probate

3 attorneys →

⚖Appellate Practice

2 attorneys →

⚖Environmental & Land Use

2 attorneys →

⚖Mediation & Arbitration

2 attorneys →

Florida Legal Guides Relevant to Columbia County

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

⚖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.

👨‍👩‍👧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.

⚖Personal Injury Claims in Florida: A Complete Guide

How personal injury claims work in Florida after the 2023 tort reforms, from proving negligence to deadlines, damages, and the no-fault auto system.

🏢Business Law in Florida: A Complete Guide

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

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Free Legal Help in Columbia County

Several Florida organizations provide free or low-cost legal aid for Columbia 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 — Columbia County

How do I find a verified Columbia County attorney?+

Browse the Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia County different from other Florida counties for legal matters?+

Court rules, filing fees, and judicial assignments vary by county. Columbia 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 Columbia County Clerk of Court before filing.

Does Florida Legal Guide solicit clients in Columbia 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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