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Top-rated lawyers in St. Petersburg, FL

Rankings, lawyers and law firms in St. Petersburg, FL, scored with the LexRank methodology from sourced, verified data.

241 lawyers9 law firms15 rankings241 with verified professional data

LexRanked tracks 241 lawyers and 9 law firms in St. Petersburg, Florida. 241 of the lawyers have verified professional data. The most common practice area in St. Petersburg, Florida is Insurance (56 lawyers). Data verified October 30, 2026.

LexRanked lists 241 lawyers with an office in St. Petersburg, Florida, and ranks them in 14 practice areas; the largest rankings are Insurance (61 lawyers), Probate Litigation (39 lawyers) and Medical Malpractice (27 lawyers). State court cases in St. Petersburg are heard in Pinellas County, which Florida's Sixth Judicial Circuit serves.

Rankings

15 rankings, each ordering lawyers by the LexRank score.

St. Petersburg

Market statistics

Lawyers
241
Law firms
9
Verified professional data
241 of 241
Average rating
Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
Median review count
Withheldtoo few sourced counts
Median experience
19 years241 lawyers
Most common practice
Insurance56 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.

Highest-scoring lawyers in St. Petersburg

The 12 highest LexRank scores on this page; each profile shows the sources behind its facts.

Law firms in St. Petersburg

Which practice areas does LexRanked rank in St. Petersburg?

14 practice areas, each a separate ranking of lawyers with an office in St. Petersburg, ordered by the LexRank score.

Practice area Lawyers compared Statewide ranking
Insurance 61 Florida ranking
Probate Litigation 39 Florida ranking
Medical Malpractice 27 Florida ranking
Guardianship 22 Florida ranking
Bankruptcy 20 Florida ranking
Consumer Protection 13 Florida ranking
Environmental 12 Florida ranking
Construction 11 Florida ranking
Product Liability 11 Florida ranking
Appellate 10 Florida ranking
Securities 10 Florida ranking
Civil Rights 8 Florida ranking
Personal Injury 7 Florida ranking
Real Estate 6 Florida ranking

Are there lawyers in St. Petersburg who speak another language?

Yes. LexRanked ranks Spanish-speaking lawyers in St. Petersburg, based on the languages on each lawyer's Florida Bar profile.

Which court handles cases in St. Petersburg?

State court cases in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?

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.

  1. Pick the practice area that matches your problem; each ranking lists only lawyers who practice in it.
  2. Check the license, any board certification and public discipline in The Florida Bar's Find a Lawyer directory.
  3. Ask how often the lawyer appears before the judges of the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
  4. Get the fee agreement in writing before work starts.

How do I check a St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg

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 October 2026 against each lawyer's Florida Bar profile. See how we rank. Before you hire, read questions to ask a lawyer.

Sources

Frequently asked questions

Which practice areas does LexRanked rank in St. Petersburg?

14 practice areas: Insurance, Probate Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Guardianship, Bankruptcy, Consumer Protection, Environmental, Construction, Product Liability, Appellate, Securities, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and Real Estate.

Which court handles cases in St. Petersburg?

State court cases in St. Petersburg are heard in Pinellas County, which Florida's Sixth Judicial Circuit serves.

How do I check if a St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg lawyer?

Contact The Florida Bar's Attorney Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP), 866-352-0707.

Do I need a lawyer based in St. Petersburg?

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.

Are there Spanish-speaking lawyers in St. Petersburg?

Yes. LexRanked ranks Spanish-speaking lawyers in St. Petersburg for insurance, based on the languages listed on their Florida Bar profiles.

Editorially reviewed by LexRanked editorial team on October 30, 2026.