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Top-rated civil rights lawyers
Civil Rights lawyers and law firms, ranked by location with the LexRank methodology.
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LexRanked tracks 354 lawyers in civil rights law. 354 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 30, 2026.
LexRanked ranks 354 civil rights lawyers in Florida in 18 cities; the largest city rankings are Miami (64 lawyers), Tallahassee (30 lawyers) and Jacksonville (28 lawyers). Every position follows the LexRank score, calculated only from facts with a cited source, such as each lawyer's Florida Bar profile; payment never changes a position.
Rankings
20 rankings, each ordering lawyers by the LexRank score; the statewide ranking, which compares every city, comes first.
- Boca Raton
- Clearwater
- Coral Gables
- Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Myers
- Gainesville
- Jacksonville
- Jupiter
- Miami
- Orlando
- Pensacola
- Plantation
- St. Petersburg
- Sunrise
- Tallahassee
- Tampa
- West Palm Beach
- Weston
Boca Raton
- Civil Rights · 14 lawyers
Clearwater
- Civil Rights · 6 lawyers
Coral Gables
- Civil Rights · 9 lawyers
Fort Lauderdale
- Civil Rights · 27 lawyers
Fort Myers
- Civil Rights · 7 lawyers
Gainesville
- Civil Rights · 9 lawyers
Jacksonville
- Civil Rights · 28 lawyers
Jupiter
- Civil Rights · 6 lawyers
Miami
- Civil Rights · 64 lawyers
- Civil Rights - Spanish-speaking · 20 lawyers
Orlando
- Civil Rights · 18 lawyers
Pensacola
- Civil Rights · 6 lawyers
Plantation
- Civil Rights · 6 lawyers
St. Petersburg
- Civil Rights · 8 lawyers
Sunrise
- Civil Rights · 6 lawyers
Tallahassee
- Civil Rights · 30 lawyers
Tampa
- Civil Rights · 28 lawyers
West Palm Beach
- Civil Rights · 9 lawyers
Weston
- Civil Rights · 5 lawyers
Market statistics
- Lawyers
- 354
- Law firms
- 0
- Verified professional data
- 354 of 354
- Average rating
- Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
- Median review count
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- Median experience
- 21 years354 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 city
The highest-scoring lawyers on this page, grouped by city; each ranking above lists every lawyer.
- Miami · 8 lawyers
- Boca Raton · 1 lawyer
- Clearwater · 1 lawyer
- Gainesville · 1 lawyer
- Tallahassee · 1 lawyer
Highest-scoring civil rights lawyers
The 12 highest LexRank scores on this page; each profile shows the sources behind its facts.
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What does a civil rights lawyer do?
A civil rights lawyer represents people whose constitutional or legal rights were violated, by police misconduct, discrimination at work or in housing, or denial of public accommodation, and represents governments and employers defending those claims.
- Police misconduct and excessive force
- Employment discrimination
- Housing discrimination
- Disability access
- First Amendment and free speech
- Wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution
When do you need a civil rights lawyer?
Talk to a civil rights lawyer as soon as possible after the event: agency complaints are due within 180 to 365 days, and evidence such as video is easier to preserve early.
- Police used force or arrested you without cause
- You were fired or harassed because of race, sex, age, disability or another protected trait
- A landlord refused to rent to you for a discriminatory reason
- A government body punished you for speech
Who are the best civil rights lawyers in Florida?
The statewide ranking lists the top 25 of the 354 civil rights lawyers LexRanked tracks in Florida, in order of their LexRank score. See the best civil rights lawyers in Florida.
Where can I find a civil rights lawyer in Florida?
Civil rights rankings cover 18 Florida cities; Miami has the most lawyers compared (64).
How much does a civil rights lawyer cost in Florida?
Plaintiffs' civil rights lawyers often work on contingency, and the court may award attorney fees to the prevailing party. Governments and employers usually pay their lawyers by the hour. Under The Florida Bar's rules, a lawyer who has not represented you before must explain the basis or rate of the fee and costs, preferably in writing, and no fee may be clearly excessive.
Florida civil rights rules to know
Civil rights claims in Florida run on short deadlines: a discrimination complaint to the Florida Commission on Human Relations is due within 365 days, and a federal EEOC charge within 180 or 300 days.
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| Federal civil rights claims | Anyone acting under color of state law who deprives a person of constitutional or federal rights is liable to that person (42 U.S.C. § 1983) |
| Attorney fees | A court may award a reasonable attorney's fee to the prevailing party in a civil rights case (42 U.S.C. § 1988(b)) |
| Florida complaint deadline | A discrimination complaint must be filed with the Florida Commission on Human Relations within 365 days (Fla. Stat. § 760.11(1)) |
| Commission review | The commission decides within 180 days whether there is reasonable cause (§ 760.11(3)) |
| Lawsuit after a cause finding | A civil action must be filed within 1 year after the commission finds reasonable cause (§ 760.11) |
| Federal EEOC charge | An employment discrimination charge is due within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency also handles it (42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5(e)(1)) |
Are civil rights lawyers board certified in Florida?
No. Civil rights is not one of the fields in which The Florida Bar board-certifies lawyers, so LexRanked includes lawyers who list civil rights as a practice area on their Florida Bar profile. The lawyer adds that practice area, and The Florida Bar does not review it, so ask how much of the lawyer's work is civil rights. Lawyers in these rankings may still hold a board certification in a related field, which their profiles show. About 4.9% of Florida lawyers hold a board certification in any field.
How to choose a civil rights lawyer
Confirm the license in The Florida Bar's directory, then compare experience, certification and how often the lawyer handles cases like yours.
- Look up the lawyer in The Florida Bar's directory: the license must show as eligible to practice, and public discipline is listed there.
- Ask how much of the lawyer's work is civil rights: practice areas on a Florida Bar profile are added by the lawyer and are not reviewed by The Florida Bar.
- Ask for the fee agreement in writing before work starts.
- Ask: Have you handled claims against this agency or employer?
- Ask: Which deadline applies to my claim?
- Ask: How are fees and costs handled if we win or lose?
How LexRanked ranks civil rights lawyers
By the LexRank score: experience, practice-area relevance, awards on record such as board certification, professional credentials, data quality and location, using only facts with a cited source. 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. Payment never changes a position. See how we rank.
Sources
- 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (civil action for deprivation of rights)
- 42 U.S.C. § 1988 (attorney fees)
- Florida Statutes, section 760.11 (Florida Civil Rights Act remedies)
- 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5 (EEOC charges)
- Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, Rule 4-1.5 (fees and costs for legal services)
- The Florida Bar: Find a Lawyer directory
Frequently asked questions
What does a civil rights lawyer do?
A civil rights lawyer represents people whose constitutional or legal rights were violated, by police misconduct, discrimination at work or in housing, or denial of public accommodation, and represents governments and employers defending those claims.
How much does a civil rights lawyer cost in Florida?
Plaintiffs' civil rights lawyers often work on contingency, and the court may award attorney fees to the prevailing party. Governments and employers usually pay their lawyers by the hour.
How long do I have to file a discrimination complaint in Florida?
Within 365 days of the discrimination, with the Florida Commission on Human Relations (section 760.11(1)). A federal EEOC charge is due within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency also handles it.
Can I sue a police officer or government official for violating my rights?
Yes. Under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, a person acting under color of state law who deprives you of constitutional or federal rights is liable to you, subject to defenses such as immunity.
Who pays the lawyer in a civil rights case?
The court may award a reasonable attorney's fee to the prevailing party (42 U.S.C. § 1988(b)), so many civil rights lawyers take cases on contingency.
How long do I have to sue after the commission finds reasonable cause?
1 year after the date of the commission's reasonable-cause determination (section 760.11).
Where are the best civil rights lawyers in Florida?
LexRanked ranks civil rights lawyers in 18 cities; the largest rankings are Miami (64 lawyers), Tallahassee (30 lawyers) and Jacksonville (28 lawyers). The statewide ranking compares all of them.
Are civil rights lawyers board certified in Florida?
No. Civil rights is not one of the fields in which The Florida Bar board-certifies lawyers, so LexRanked includes lawyers who list civil rights as a practice area on their Florida Bar profile. The lawyer adds that practice area, and The Florida Bar does not review it, so ask how much of the lawyer's work is civil rights.
How do I check a civil rights lawyer's license in Florida?
Search the lawyer's name in The Florida Bar's Find a Lawyer directory: it shows whether the lawyer is eligible to practice, any board certification and public discipline. Concerns about a lawyer go to The Florida Bar's Attorney Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP), 866-352-0707.
Editorially reviewed by LexRanked editorial team on November 1, 2026.