Post-Conviction Relief in Jacksonville, Florida
Explore Jacksonville, FL post-conviction help, local court records, Rule 3.850 motion resources, and clearly labeled providers.
Local court records and practical starting points in Jacksonville
Jacksonville state criminal convictions generally begin with the Duval County Clerk and the Fourth Judicial Circuit. Clay and Nassau are also in that circuit, but their case records belong to separate county clerks. A Jacksonville-area address therefore does not resolve the trial county. This page concerns Jacksonville, Florida; it should not be confused with Jacksonville in Onslow County, North Carolina, which uses a different state court system and different relief terminology.
Duval's court-records page explains access through CORE. Public access and access available to a party or attorney can differ, and some documents cannot be viewed through basic access. If the docket lists an order but its image is missing, use the clerk's records guidance to ask about that order. A blank image or restricted document is not proof that the case was dismissed or that the filing never occurred.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office may hold arrest or investigative records while the Duval Clerk holds documents officially filed in the prosecution. Keep the two sets linked by the arrest date and court case number, rather than assuming the agency incident number is the court number. For a conviction involving multiple counts, preserve the full judgment and all sentencing pages. A provider's review should identify whether it concerns a Duval state conviction or a separate federal prosecution before selecting forms or describing the available support.
Florida providers and resources
These listings publish relevant services or resources for Florida. They do not establish an office in Jacksonville. Confirm current intake and court coverage.
Listings have no scores or ratings. Listing methodology
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 Jacksonville conviction?
Use Duval County when that is the county shown on the judgment. The Fourth 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.