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Top-rated lawyers in Fort Pierce, FL
Rankings, lawyers and law firms in Fort Pierce, FL, scored with the LexRank methodology from sourced, verified data.
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LexRanked tracks 27 lawyers in Fort Pierce, Florida. 27 of the lawyers have verified professional data. The most common practice area in Fort Pierce, Florida is Criminal Defense (6 lawyers). Data verified October 30, 2026.
LexRanked lists 27 lawyers with an office in Fort Pierce, Florida, and ranks them in 2 practice areas; the largest rankings are Criminal Defense (6 lawyers) and Probate Litigation (5 lawyers). State court cases in Fort Pierce are heard in St. Lucie County, which Florida's Nineteenth Judicial Circuit serves.
Rankings
2 rankings, each ordering lawyers by the LexRank score.
Fort Pierce
- Criminal Defense · 6 lawyers
- Probate Litigation · 5 lawyers
Market statistics
- Lawyers
- 27
- Law firms
- 0
- Verified professional data
- 27 of 27
- Average rating
- Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
- Median review count
- Withheldtoo few sourced counts
- Median experience
- 32 years27 lawyers
- Most common practice
- Criminal Defense6 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.
- Criminal Defense · 5 lawyers
- Estate Planning · 3 lawyers
- Bankruptcy · 1 lawyer
- Business · 1 lawyer
- Elder Law · 1 lawyer
- Insurance · 1 lawyer
- Real Estate · 1 lawyer
Highest-scoring lawyers in Fort Pierce
The 12 highest LexRank scores on this page; each profile shows the sources behind its facts.
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Which practice areas does LexRanked rank in Fort Pierce?
2 practice areas, each a separate ranking of lawyers with an office in Fort Pierce, ordered by the LexRank score.
| Practice area | Lawyers compared | Statewide ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Defense | 6 | Florida ranking |
| Probate Litigation | 5 | Florida ranking |
Which court handles cases in Fort Pierce?
State court cases in Fort Pierce are heard in St. Lucie County, which Florida's Nineteenth 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 | St. Lucie County |
| State court circuit | Nineteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida |
How do I choose a lawyer in Fort Pierce?
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 St. Lucie 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 Nineteenth Judicial Circuit.
- Get the fee agreement in writing before work starts.
How do I check a Fort Pierce 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 Fort Pierce
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 Fort Pierce?
2 practice areas: Criminal Defense and Probate Litigation.
Which court handles cases in Fort Pierce?
State court cases in Fort Pierce are heard in St. Lucie County, which Florida's Nineteenth Judicial Circuit serves.
How do I check if a Fort Pierce 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 Fort Pierce lawyer?
Contact The Florida Bar's Attorney Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP), 866-352-0707.
Do I need a lawyer based in Fort Pierce?
Any lawyer licensed by The Florida Bar may practice anywhere in Florida, but a lawyer who regularly appears in St. Lucie County knows its judges and local procedures.
Editorially reviewed by LexRanked editorial team on November 1, 2026.