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Top-rated lawyers in Tallahassee, FL
Rankings, lawyers and law firms in Tallahassee, FL, scored with the LexRank methodology from sourced, verified data.
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LexRanked tracks 315 lawyers and 15 law firms in Tallahassee, Florida. 315 of the lawyers have verified professional data. The most common practice area in Tallahassee, Florida is Administrative Law (36 lawyers). Data verified October 30, 2026.
LexRanked lists 315 lawyers with an office in Tallahassee, Florida, and ranks them in 18 practice areas; the largest rankings are Administrative Law (36 lawyers), Environmental (36 lawyers) and Insurance (32 lawyers). State court cases in Tallahassee are heard in Leon County, which Florida's Second Judicial Circuit serves.
Rankings
18 rankings, each ordering lawyers by the LexRank score.
Tallahassee
- Administrative Law · 36 lawyers
- Appellate · 14 lawyers
- Bankruptcy · 25 lawyers
- Civil Rights · 30 lawyers
- Construction · 8 lawyers
- Criminal Defense · 5 lawyers
- Education · 5 lawyers
- Elder Law · 5 lawyers
- Eminent Domain · 11 lawyers
- Environmental · 36 lawyers
- Guardianship · 17 lawyers
- Health Care · 7 lawyers
- Insurance · 32 lawyers
- Local Government · 14 lawyers
- Medical Malpractice · 25 lawyers
- Probate Litigation · 25 lawyers
- Product Liability · 9 lawyers
- Real Estate · 9 lawyers
Market statistics
- Lawyers
- 315
- Law firms
- 15
- Verified professional data
- 315 of 315
- Average rating
- Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
- Median review count
- Withheldtoo few sourced counts
- Median experience
- 26 years315 lawyers
- Most common practice
- Administrative Law36 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.
- Elder Law · 4 lawyers
- Real Estate · 3 lawyers
- Construction · 2 lawyers
- Appellate · 1 lawyer
- Criminal Defense · 1 lawyer
- Health Care · 1 lawyer
Highest-scoring lawyers in Tallahassee
The 12 highest LexRank scores on this page; each profile shows the sources behind its facts.
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Law firms in Tallahassee
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Which practice areas does LexRanked rank in Tallahassee?
18 practice areas, each a separate ranking of lawyers with an office in Tallahassee, ordered by the LexRank score.
| Practice area | Lawyers compared | Statewide ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Law | 36 | Florida ranking |
| Environmental | 36 | Florida ranking |
| Insurance | 32 | Florida ranking |
| Civil Rights | 30 | Florida ranking |
| Bankruptcy | 25 | Florida ranking |
| Medical Malpractice | 25 | Florida ranking |
| Probate Litigation | 25 | Florida ranking |
| Guardianship | 17 | Florida ranking |
| Appellate | 14 | Florida ranking |
| Local Government | 14 | Florida ranking |
| Eminent Domain | 11 | Florida ranking |
| Product Liability | 9 | Florida ranking |
| Real Estate | 9 | Florida ranking |
| Construction | 8 | Florida ranking |
| Health Care | 7 | Florida ranking |
| Criminal Defense | 5 | Florida ranking |
| Education | 5 | Florida ranking |
| Elder Law | 5 | Florida ranking |
Which court handles cases in Tallahassee?
State court cases in Tallahassee are heard in Leon County, which Florida's Second 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 | Leon County |
| State court circuit | Second Judicial Circuit of Florida |
How do I choose a lawyer in Tallahassee?
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 Leon 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 Second Judicial Circuit.
- Get the fee agreement in writing before work starts.
How do I check a Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee
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 Tallahassee?
18 practice areas: Administrative Law, Environmental, Insurance, Civil Rights, Bankruptcy, Medical Malpractice, Probate Litigation, Guardianship, Appellate, Local Government, Eminent Domain, Product Liability, Real Estate, Construction, Health Care, Criminal Defense, Education and Elder Law.
Which court handles cases in Tallahassee?
State court cases in Tallahassee are heard in Leon County, which Florida's Second Judicial Circuit serves.
How do I check if a Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee lawyer?
Contact The Florida Bar's Attorney Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP), 866-352-0707.
Do I need a lawyer based in Tallahassee?
Any lawyer licensed by The Florida Bar may practice anywhere in Florida, but a lawyer who regularly appears in Leon County knows its judges and local procedures.
Editorially reviewed by LexRanked editorial team on November 1, 2026.