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Top-rated lawyers in Clearwater, FL
Rankings, lawyers and law firms in Clearwater, FL, scored with the LexRank methodology from sourced, verified data.
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LexRanked tracks 107 lawyers and 6 law firms in Clearwater, Florida. 107 of the lawyers have verified professional data. The most common practice area in Clearwater, Florida is Insurance (10 lawyers). Data verified October 30, 2026.
LexRanked lists 107 lawyers with an office in Clearwater, Florida, and ranks them in 12 practice areas; the largest rankings are Probate Litigation (16 lawyers), Guardianship (14 lawyers) and Insurance (10 lawyers). State court cases in Clearwater are heard in Pinellas County, which Florida's Sixth Judicial Circuit serves.
Rankings
12 rankings, each ordering lawyers by the LexRank score.
Clearwater
- Bankruptcy · 9 lawyers
- Civil Rights · 6 lawyers
- Criminal Defense · 6 lawyers
- Elder Law · 5 lawyers
- Family · 6 lawyers
- Guardianship · 14 lawyers
- Insurance · 10 lawyers
- Local Government · 10 lawyers
- Medical Malpractice · 6 lawyers
- Personal Injury · 6 lawyers
- Probate Litigation · 16 lawyers
- Real Estate · 6 lawyers
Market statistics
- Lawyers
- 107
- Law firms
- 6
- Verified professional data
- 107 of 107
- Average rating
- Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
- Median review count
- Withheldtoo few sourced counts
- Median experience
- 23 years107 lawyers
- Most common practice
- Insurance10 lawyers
Calculated by LexRanked from its own records on ; data verified . Ratings and review counts count only when backed by a source; figures from fewer than three profiles are withheld.
By practice area
The highest-scoring lawyers on this page, grouped by practice area; each ranking above lists every lawyer.
- Personal Injury · 4 lawyers
- Criminal Defense · 3 lawyers
- Family · 3 lawyers
- Elder Law · 1 lawyer
- Real Estate · 1 lawyer
Highest-scoring lawyers in Clearwater
The 12 highest LexRank scores on this page; each profile shows the sources behind its facts.
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Law firms in Clearwater
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Which practice areas does LexRanked rank in Clearwater?
12 practice areas, each a separate ranking of lawyers with an office in Clearwater, ordered by the LexRank score.
| Practice area | Lawyers compared | Statewide ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Probate Litigation | 16 | Florida ranking |
| Guardianship | 14 | Florida ranking |
| Insurance | 10 | Florida ranking |
| Local Government | 10 | Florida ranking |
| Bankruptcy | 9 | Florida ranking |
| Civil Rights | 6 | Florida ranking |
| Criminal Defense | 6 | Florida ranking |
| Family | 6 | Florida ranking |
| Medical Malpractice | 6 | Florida ranking |
| Personal Injury | 6 | Florida ranking |
| Real Estate | 6 | Florida ranking |
| Elder Law | 5 | Florida ranking |
Which court handles cases in Clearwater?
State court cases in Clearwater are heard in Pinellas County, which Florida's Sixth Judicial Circuit serves. Federal cases go to the U.S. District Court for the district that covers the county. See every Florida judicial circuit.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County |
| State court circuit | Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida |
How do I choose a lawyer in Clearwater?
Start with the ranking for your type of case, confirm the license in The Florida Bar's directory, and ask about experience with cases like yours in Pinellas County.
- Pick the practice area that matches your problem; each ranking lists only lawyers who practice in it.
- Check the license, any board certification and public discipline in The Florida Bar's Find a Lawyer directory.
- Ask how often the lawyer appears before the judges of the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
- Get the fee agreement in writing before work starts.
How do I check a Clearwater lawyer's license?
The Florida Bar is the official source for license status, discipline and certification; every LexRanked profile links to it.
| What you want to know | Where to find it |
|---|---|
| Is the lawyer licensed to practice in Florida? | The Florida Bar's Find a Lawyer directory (status "eligible to practice") |
| Any public discipline? | The lawyer's Florida Bar profile |
| Is the lawyer board certified? | The Florida Bar board certification, listed on the profile |
| A concern about a lawyer's conduct | The Florida Bar's Attorney Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP), 866-352-0707 |
How LexRanked ranks lawyers in Clearwater
By the LexRank score, calculated only from facts with a cited source; payment never changes a position. Client reviews do not affect the LexRank score: neither star ratings nor the number of reviews is scored. Data checked November 2026 against each lawyer's Florida Bar profile. See how we rank. Before you hire, read questions to ask a lawyer.
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Frequently asked questions
Which practice areas does LexRanked rank in Clearwater?
12 practice areas: Probate Litigation, Guardianship, Insurance, Local Government, Bankruptcy, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Real Estate and Elder Law.
Which court handles cases in Clearwater?
State court cases in Clearwater are heard in Pinellas County, which Florida's Sixth Judicial Circuit serves.
How do I check if a Clearwater lawyer is licensed?
Search the lawyer's name in The Florida Bar's Find a Lawyer directory; the status must read "eligible to practice in Florida". The profile also lists board certification and public discipline.
Where can I complain about a Clearwater lawyer?
Contact The Florida Bar's Attorney Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP), 866-352-0707.
Do I need a lawyer based in Clearwater?
Any lawyer licensed by The Florida Bar may practice anywhere in Florida, but a lawyer who regularly appears in Pinellas County knows its judges and local procedures.
Editorially reviewed by LexRanked editorial team on November 1, 2026.