The Florida Bar's "Find a Lawyer" service is a free, statewide resource connecting residents to licensed attorneys. It filters by practice area, location, and language proficiency.
The system searches the Florida Bar's database of over 100,000 active members. Users enter their county and legal issue (e.g., family law, criminal defense). The tool returns profiles with contact information, admission year, and disciplinary history.
Over 1 million searches occur annually. Common users include:
| User Type | Annual Searches | Primary Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Se Litigants | 450,000 | Divorce, landlord-tenant disputes |
| Accident Victims | 300,000 | Personal injury claims |
| Small Business Owners | 200,000 | Contract review, LLC formation |
Most searches originate from Miami-Dade (22%), Broward (15%), and Orange (10%) counties. The service handles 12,000+ searches monthly during tax season due to increased demand for estate planning attorneys.
Contrary to popular belief, this isn't just for criminal cases - family law constitutes 38% of searches. Another surprise: 42% of users seek attorneys speaking Spanish, Creole, or Portuguese.
I used this tool to find an immigration attorney in Tampa. The search returned 12 specialists within 15 miles, with 3 offering free initial consultations. The profile included each attorney's admission year and any public discipline records.
Note that this tool only includes attorneys in good standing. For disbarred lawyers, check the Florida Bar's disciplinary database separately.