Post-Conviction Relief in St. Petersburg, Florida
Explore St. Petersburg, FL post-conviction help, local court records, Rule 3.850 motion resources, and clearly labeled providers.
Local court records and practical starting points in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is in Pinellas County, served by the Sixth Judicial Circuit. The circuit also includes Pasco County, but a Pasco conviction requires Pasco records. St. Petersburg and Clearwater are both Pinellas cities, so they may point to the same county clerk even when different court locations or police agencies appear on the paperwork. Identify the Pinellas case and its criminal division before assuming a city office holds the judgment.
Pinellas provides public records access through the clerk's online tools. For post-conviction preparation, distinguish court case documents from land or other recorded instruments in the wider public records collection. If the available search view shows only an index, ask the clerk how to obtain the actual judgment and any filed motion or order needed. Public web access should be treated as a starting point, particularly for older files or documents subject to restrictions.
A St. Petersburg Police report is an investigative record with its own number; the filed Pinellas prosecution has a court case number. Record both numbers in the case summary, especially if the concern involves an arrest, a warrant or a statement collected before charges were filed. If family members are comparing St. Petersburg and Clearwater providers, focus on service type and experience with the issue rather than courthouse proximity. The same county file can be organized by a non-attorney support service while any appearance as counsel requires a licensed attorney.
Florida providers and resources
These listings publish relevant services or resources for Florida. They do not establish an office in St. Petersburg. 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 St Petersburg conviction?
Use Pinellas County when that is the county shown on the judgment. The Sixth 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.