Pursuant to Article II½ of the Manatee County Code of Ordinances, the County Attorney's Office initiates legal work and legal research only at the direction of the Board of County Commissioners, or at the request of the County Administrator or his staff.
The County Attorney's Office cannot represent or provide legal advice to the public in legal matters. If you need legal representation or assistance, please contact a private attorney. If you do not have an attorney, resources available to assist you include:
- Legal Aid of Manasota Inc - (941) 747-1628
- Gulfcoast Legal Services Inc - (941) 746-6151
- Bay Area Legal Services - (800) 625-2257
- Manatee County Clerk
- Manatee County Bar Association's “Find an Attorney” service
- The Florida Bar's “Find a Lawyer” service