Post-Conviction Relief in Orlando, Florida
Explore Orlando, FL post-conviction help, local court records, Rule 3.850 motion resources, and clearly labeled providers.
Local court records and practical starting points in Orlando
Orlando is in Orange County, within the Ninth Judicial Circuit. The circuit also serves Osceola County, but an Orlando conviction and a Kissimmee conviction do not share one county clerk file. Tourism-area descriptions can obscure the county where an incident was prosecuted. An Orange County case number and the court heading should guide the first records request, even if the arrest occurred during a visit and the family now lives outside Florida.
The Orange County Clerk's criminal-division contact page links online court records and provides a route for questions about criminal files. Use that division for a filed judgment, plea document or sentencing record. If a name search produces several cases, compare the case numbers with the actual judgment before downloading documents. Do not send a request to Osceola solely because a provider describes its service area as Orlando or Central Florida.
For an Orlando matter involving records held by police, a hotel or another business, distinguish the filed court exhibits from materials that never became part of the court file. The clerk cannot make a private witness supply new evidence. Organize the court docket separately from the proposed new material and record where each item came from. A provider can then discuss the type of help needed without assuming that an online Orange docket includes every investigative document or that a shared judicial circuit gives access to Osceola records.
Florida providers and resources
These listings publish relevant services or resources for Florida. They do not establish an office in Orlando. 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 Orlando conviction?
Use Orange County when that is the county shown on the judgment. The Ninth 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.