Post-Conviction Relief in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Explore Fort Lauderdale, FL post-conviction help, local court records, Rule 3.850 motion resources, and clearly labeled providers.
Local court records and practical starting points in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale criminal matters should be located through Broward County and the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit when the judgment identifies a Broward state case. Broward is separate from neighboring Miami-Dade and Palm Beach even though providers may advertise throughout South Florida. Use the Broward case number, the criminal case category and the defendant's identifying details to separate the correct prosecution from traffic records or similarly named defendants in another county.
Broward's public Case Search offers case-number and name-based searches and directs users to Records Request when copies cannot be found online. Its disclaimer makes clear that website information does not itself constitute the official court record. Download the docket as an index of what to seek, then ask about copies of unavailable plea papers, judgments or orders. Court-record access is a different service from a statewide background check.
For incidents investigated by Fort Lauderdale Police, agency records and the Broward prosecution should remain separate in the working file. The city police name can help identify the custodian of an interview or arrest report; it does not change the clerk that maintains the filed criminal judgment. If a family receives paperwork from a Broward branch location, retain its case number and compare it with the conviction documents. Ask any provider serving Fort Lauderdale whether it offers licensed representation, nonprofit case screening or non-attorney document support before paying for a service.
Florida providers and resources
These listings publish relevant services or resources for Florida. They do not establish an office in Fort Lauderdale. Confirm current intake and court coverage.
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Post-Conviction Relief Center (PCRC)
Non-attorney legal support and document preparation for people representing themselves. PCRC operates this directory; services do not include attorney representation.
Law Office of David M. Lamos
Attorney office publishing case and record evaluation services for Florida Rule 3.850 post-conviction relief.
Rier Jordan P.A.
Miami firm publishing Florida Rule 3.850 representation and related criminal appellate services.
Innocence Project of Florida
Provides free legal representation to qualifying innocent prisoners in Florida. Review its case requirements before requesting help.
Florida Criminal Procedure Rules
Current Florida criminal rules published by The Florida Bar, including Rules 3.850, 3.800, and 3.853. Check the listed revision date before using a rule or form.
Florida Association of Legal Document Preparers
Voluntary trade association publishing document-preparer information and proposed business practices. Membership does not establish a member’s post-conviction service scope or authority to provide legal advice.
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Common questions
Which county court records should I use for a Fort Lauderdale conviction?
Use Broward County when that is the county shown on the judgment. The Seventeenth Judicial Circuit label alone is not a substitute for the county and full case number.
PCRC offers non-attorney legal support and document preparation for pro se clients.
Updated October 8, 2026. General information; the appropriate filing, deadline, and relief depend on the case. Provider information is based on linked public pages, not a licensing audit.