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Washington County, Florida Attorneys

2 active Florida-licensed attorneys with offices in Washington County across 4 practice areas.

About Washington County's Legal Landscape

Washington County hosts 2 active Florida-licensed attorneys across 4 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

Chipley

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

Washington County Courts

Washington 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 Washington County

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Jodie Mae Buckentin

Chipley · Civil Litigation · Florida Department of Transportation

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Richard Kerry Adkison "Kerry"

Chipley · Civil Litigation

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Practice Areas in Washington County

Browse Washington-licensed attorneys by practice area. Each card filters our directory to lawyers handling that area in Washington County. 2 attorneys across 4 practice areas. Don't see your need? Use the intake form and we'll match you with statewide attorneys.

Florida Legal Guides Relevant to Washington County

Plain-English explainers covering the most common legal matters in Washington 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.

👨‍👩‍👧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.

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Free Legal Help in Washington County

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

How do I find a verified Washington County attorney?+

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

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

Does Florida Legal Guide solicit clients in Washington 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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