Manatee County, Florida Attorneys

About Manatee County's Legal Landscape

Manatee County hosts 713 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

Bradenton

621 pre-screened Bradenton attorneys serve Manatee County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Palmetto

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

Sarasota

29 pre-screened Sarasota attorneys serve Manatee County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Parrish

23 pre-screened Parrish attorneys serve Manatee County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Ellenton

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

Bradenton Beach

1 pre-screened Bradenton Beach attorneys serve Manatee County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Manatee County Courts

Manatee 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 Manatee County

Practice Areas in Manatee County

Browse Manatee-licensed attorneys by practice area. Each card filters our directory to lawyers handling that area in Manatee County. 713 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 Manatee County

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

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Free Legal Help in Manatee County

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