Post-Conviction Relief in Tampa, Florida
Explore Tampa, FL post-conviction help, local court records, Rule 3.850 motion resources, and clearly labeled providers.
Local court records and practical starting points in Tampa
Tampa is the Hillsborough County starting point for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. The wider Tampa Bay region also includes counties with their own clerks, including Pinellas and Pasco. A relative living in Tampa may therefore need records from a different county. First read the county heading, case number and criminal division on the conviction paperwork; those details identify the record custodian more reliably than a Tampa Bay mailing address.
The Hillsborough Clerk distinguishes HOVER court records from its Official Records search. For a criminal judgment, docket or filed motion, follow the court-records option. The Official Records index serves a different purpose and should not be the only place searched for the trial file. Start with the docket and then list the particular documents missing from your collection, including any sentencing order that followed an earlier judgment.
When the incident involved Tampa Police, the investigating agency's materials should be tracked separately from the Hillsborough criminal case. This is particularly useful when a challenge depends on a search, witness account or interview that does not appear fully in the clerk's images. If several cases are listed under one defendant, label each by its Hillsborough case number and disposition. Ask a support provider to explain which file is being reviewed and whether the service covers records organization, document preparation or attorney representation.
Florida providers and resources
These listings publish relevant services or resources for Florida. They do not establish an office in Tampa. 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 Tampa conviction?
Use Hillsborough County when that is the county shown on the judgment. The Thirteenth 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.