Florida Circuit Courts: A Creditor’s Guide

Quick summary: Florida’s trial courts are organized into 20 judicial circuits covering all 67 counties. Find your circuit below to see its courthouses, clerks, appeal court, and what a creditor should know before filing there.

Florida sends a money claim to court by size. Small claims cover up to $8,000. County court handles claims up to $50,000. Circuit court takes claims over $50,000. Filing is electronic through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

Northwest Florida and the Big Bend

North and Northeast Florida

Central Florida

Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida

South Florida and the Keys

Looking for a city instead?

Our Florida cities guide starts from the city where your debtor is and points you to the right courthouse.

Frequently asked questions

How many judicial circuits does Florida have?

Twenty. Some are a single county, like Miami-Dade or Hillsborough, and others group several rural counties together.

Does Kass Shuler handle cases outside Tampa?

Yes. We represent creditors in courts throughout Florida from our Tampa office.

Which court hears my collection case?

Florida sends a money claim to court by size. Small claims cover up to $8,000. County court handles claims up to $50,000. Circuit court takes claims over $50,000. Filing is electronic through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

Bottom line: Wherever the debtor is in Florida, contact us or call (813) 229-0900 and we’ll tell you where the case belongs and what it will take.