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Top-rated lawyers in Stuart, FL
Rankings, lawyers and law firms in Stuart, FL, scored with the LexRank methodology from sourced, verified data.
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LexRanked tracks 83 lawyers and 2 law firms in Stuart, Florida. 83 of the lawyers have verified professional data. The most common practice area in Stuart, Florida is Probate Litigation (8 lawyers). Data verified October 30, 2026.
LexRanked lists 83 lawyers with an office in Stuart, Florida, and ranks them in 9 practice areas; the largest rankings are Probate Litigation (18 lawyers), Guardianship (11 lawyers) and Bankruptcy (10 lawyers). State court cases in Stuart are heard in Martin County, which Florida's Nineteenth Judicial Circuit serves.
Rankings
9 rankings, each ordering lawyers by the LexRank score.
Stuart
- Bankruptcy · 10 lawyers
- Condo and HOA · 7 lawyers
- Guardianship · 11 lawyers
- Insurance · 10 lawyers
- Medical Malpractice · 8 lawyers
- Personal Injury · 7 lawyers
- Probate Litigation · 18 lawyers
- Product Liability · 7 lawyers
- Real Estate · 8 lawyers
Market statistics
- Lawyers
- 83
- Law firms
- 2
- Verified professional data
- 83 of 83
- Average rating
- Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
- Median review count
- Withheldtoo few sourced counts
- Median experience
- 28 years83 lawyers
- Most common practice
- Probate Litigation8 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.
- Real Estate · 5 lawyers
- Condo and HOA · 3 lawyers
- Estate Planning · 2 lawyers
- Personal Injury · 2 lawyers
Highest-scoring lawyers in Stuart
The 12 highest LexRank scores on this page; each profile shows the sources behind its facts.
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Law firms in Stuart
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Which practice areas does LexRanked rank in Stuart?
9 practice areas, each a separate ranking of lawyers with an office in Stuart, ordered by the LexRank score.
| Practice area | Lawyers compared | Statewide ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Probate Litigation | 18 | Florida ranking |
| Guardianship | 11 | Florida ranking |
| Bankruptcy | 10 | Florida ranking |
| Insurance | 10 | Florida ranking |
| Medical Malpractice | 8 | Florida ranking |
| Real Estate | 8 | Florida ranking |
| Condo and HOA | 7 | Florida ranking |
| Personal Injury | 7 | Florida ranking |
| Product Liability | 7 | Florida ranking |
Which court handles cases in Stuart?
State court cases in Stuart are heard in Martin 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 | Martin County |
| State court circuit | Nineteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida |
How do I choose a lawyer in Stuart?
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 Martin 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 Stuart 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 Stuart
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 Stuart?
9 practice areas: Probate Litigation, Guardianship, Bankruptcy, Insurance, Medical Malpractice, Real Estate, Condo and HOA, Personal Injury and Product Liability.
Which court handles cases in Stuart?
State court cases in Stuart are heard in Martin County, which Florida's Nineteenth Judicial Circuit serves.
How do I check if a Stuart 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 Stuart lawyer?
Contact The Florida Bar's Attorney Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP), 866-352-0707.
Do I need a lawyer based in Stuart?
Any lawyer licensed by The Florida Bar may practice anywhere in Florida, but a lawyer who regularly appears in Martin County knows its judges and local procedures.
Editorially reviewed by LexRanked editorial team on November 1, 2026.