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Highlands County, Florida Attorneys

83 active Florida-licensed attorneys with offices in Highlands County across 12 practice areas.

About Highlands County's Legal Landscape

Highlands County hosts 83 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

Sebring

61 pre-screened Sebring attorneys serve Highlands County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Lake Placid

20 pre-screened Lake Placid attorneys serve Highlands County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Avon Park

2 pre-screened Avon Park attorneys serve Highlands County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Highlands County Courts

Highlands 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 Highlands County

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Jack Michael Swaine

Sebring · Swaine, Harris & Wohl PA

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Pamela Taylor Karlson

Lake Placid · Estate Planning & Probate · Karlson Law Group

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Robert Edward Livingston

Sebring

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Christine Anne Pletcher

Lake Placid · Criminal Defense · Sheehan & Celaya, P.A.

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Charlotte Combs Stone

Sebring · Stone Law Group, P.L.

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Thomas James Wohl

Sebring · Swaine, Harris & Wohl, P.A.

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Carly Elizabeth Morris Wohl

Sebring · Family Law · Wohl Law

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Practice Areas in Highlands County

Browse Highlands-licensed attorneys by practice area. Each card filters our directory to lawyers handling that area in Highlands County. 83 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

7 attorneys →

⚖Civil Litigation

6 attorneys →

⚖Mediation & Arbitration

Florida Legal Guides Relevant to Highlands County

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

🏛Estate Planning and Probate in Florida: A Complete Guide

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

🏢Business Law in Florida: A Complete Guide

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

🏠Real Estate Law in Florida: A Complete Guide

A plain-English overview of how Florida real estate law works, from buying and selling to foreclosure, community associations, and landlord-tenant rules.

⚖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.

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Free Legal Help in Highlands County

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

How do I find a verified Highlands County attorney?+

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

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

Does Florida Legal Guide solicit clients in Highlands 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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