Hillsborough County, Florida Attorneys

About Hillsborough County's Legal Landscape

Hillsborough County hosts 8,207 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

Tampa

7,267 pre-screened Tampa attorneys serve Hillsborough County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Riverview

245 pre-screened Riverview attorneys serve Hillsborough County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Brandon

190 pre-screened Brandon attorneys serve Hillsborough County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Lutz

174 pre-screened Lutz attorneys serve Hillsborough County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Odessa

79 pre-screened Odessa attorneys serve Hillsborough County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Valrico

60 pre-screened Valrico attorneys serve Hillsborough County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Hillsborough County Courts

Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County

Practice Areas in Hillsborough County

Browse Hillsborough-licensed attorneys by practice area. Each card filters our directory to lawyers handling that area in Hillsborough County. 8,207 attorneys across 12 practice areas. Don't see your need? Use the intake form and we'll match you with statewide attorneys.

Florida Legal Guides Relevant to Hillsborough County

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

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Free Legal Help in Hillsborough County

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