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Monroe County, Florida Attorneys

278 active Florida-licensed attorneys with offices in Monroe County across 12 practice areas.

About Monroe County's Legal Landscape

Monroe County hosts 278 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

Key West

146 pre-screened Key West attorneys serve Monroe County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Tavernier

40 pre-screened Tavernier attorneys serve Monroe County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Key Largo

34 pre-screened Key Largo attorneys serve Monroe County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Marathon

32 pre-screened Marathon attorneys serve Monroe County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Islamorada

21 pre-screened Islamorada attorneys serve Monroe County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Summerland Key

5 pre-screened Summerland Key attorneys serve Monroe County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.

Monroe County Courts

Monroe 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 Monroe County

Peter Rysman
Key West · Rysman Law, P.A.
Halford George Schuhmacher
Marathon · Law Offices of Hal Schuhmacher
David Thomas Alvarez
Key West · Alvarez Law, LLC
Anthony John Stonick
Key Largo · Keys Criminal Defense, PLLC
Robert Edward Highsmith
Key West · HIGHSMITH and VAN LOON PA
Wayne LaRue Smith
Key West · Government & Administrative · The Smith Law Firm
Dorothy J Harden "Dorothy"
Key Largo · Attorney at Law
Patrick James McCullah Jr.
Key West
Robert Blake Shillinger Jr. "Bob"
Key West · Government & Administrative · Monroe County Attorney
Richard Michael Behr
Key Largo · Bankruptcy · Richard M. Behr, Attorney At Law
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Practice Areas in Monroe County

Browse Monroe-licensed attorneys by practice area. Each card filters our directory to lawyers handling that area in Monroe County. 278 attorneys across 12 practice areas. Don't see your need? Use the intake form and we'll match you with statewide attorneys.

Civil Litigation
32 attorneys →
🏠Real Estate
22 attorneys →
Criminal Defense
21 attorneys →
🏢Business Law
19 attorneys →
Government & Administrative
18 attorneys →
Personal Injury
13 attorneys →
🏛Estate Planning & Probate
13 attorneys →
👨‍👩‍👧Family Law
12 attorneys →
Appellate Practice
11 attorneys →
Environmental & Land Use
9 attorneys →
Admiralty & Maritime
6 attorneys →
Construction Law
6 attorneys →

Florida Legal Guides Relevant to Monroe County

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

🏠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.
🏢Business Law in Florida: A Complete Guide
A plain-English overview of forming, running, taxing, and resolving disputes for a Florida business.
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.

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Free Legal Help in Monroe County

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Monroe County

Browse the Monroe 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.
Updated periodically from The Florida Bar records. Disciplinary actions monitored. License verified at the moment we match you to an attorney.
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.
Court rules, filing fees, and judicial assignments vary by county. Monroe 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 Monroe County Clerk of Court before filing.
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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