Select Page

Find a lawyer in
Miami.

Miami runs on international trade, global families and a fast-moving real estate market, and your legal questions often cross borders too. Attorneys on XIRA are licensed by The Florida Bar, so they can help you in Miami and anywhere else in Florida.
Ask AIRA Find a Lawyer
Consultations available Verified attorneys Video from anywhere
Find a verified attorney online for a free consultation from home
Consultation From Home Meet a verified attorney online
Get started now

Two ways to find legal help in Miami

Ask a legal question and get an instant answer, or search verified Florida attorneys who can help you in Miami and across the state. XIRA never charges you to search or connect. Attorneys set their own rates.

Ask a Legal Question

Get instant, AI-powered answers from AIRA. Available 24/7, plain-language guidance with no appointment needed.

Simple process

Find and book a lawyer online in three steps

From your first question to your first online attorney consultation, we made it as simple as possible.

1

Describe your legal situation

Ask AIRA your legal question or search for an online lawyer by practice area and location. No legal jargon required.

2

Browse matched attorneys

Review verified profiles, client ratings, and transparent rates. Choose who you feel comfortable with.

3

Book a free consultation online

Schedule directly in the attorney's calendar and meet by video from home. Many attorneys offer a free initial consultation with no commitment required.

Stop searching.
Start connecting.

XIRA matches you with verified attorneys for your exact legal situation. Ask a question instantly, browse professionals, and meet by video from home.

Click for sound
Why XIRA

Why Miami residents find a lawyer with XIRA

Florida attorneys on XIRA are licensed to serve clients statewide. Whether you are in Miami or anywhere in Florida, the right attorney is available online.

Initial Consultation Available

Many attorneys on XIRA offer a free first meeting. Understand your options before you commit to anything.

Video From Home

No office visits, no commuting, no waiting rooms. Meet your attorney from any device, anywhere.

Verified Professionals

Every attorney is credentialed and reviewed by real clients. You see honest ratings before you book.

No Surprise Pricing

Attorney rates are shown upfront. Know the cost before you book, with no hidden charges.

35,000+ attorneys to choose from
40+ practice areas covered
4.8 / 5 average client rating
$0 to search and connect
Legal help in Miami

Getting legal help in a city that connects two continents

Miami is a gateway city. Banks, shipping companies, import and export firms and family businesses here deal with partners across Latin America and the Caribbean every day. Many households speak Spanish, Haitian Creole or Portuguese at home and have relatives in other countries. That mix shapes the legal help people look for: visas and green cards, cross-border contracts, international estates, and disputes where one side lives outside the United States. Finding an attorney who understands both Florida law and your situation is the first step.

Most local cases start in Miami-Dade County. The Eleventh Judicial Circuit handles circuit court matters such as larger civil suits, family law, probate and felonies, while Miami-Dade County Court handles small claims, evictions, misdemeanors and civil cases up to the county court limit. Appeals from both go to the Third District Court of Appeal. Federal cases, including many business and trade disputes, are heard in the Southern District of Florida, and immigration cases go before the Miami Immigration Court.

Getting across Miami-Dade can eat up a day. A trip from Homestead or Hialeah to a downtown office means traffic on I-95 or the Palmetto, plus parking. On XIRA you can compare attorneys, see the rates each one sets, and book a consultation held over integrated video conferencing. That works well for people who travel often, work irregular hours in hospitality or the port, or want family members in another city or country to join the conversation.

Legal issues people in Miami often need help with

Immigration and family visas

Miami is home to families from Cuba, Venezuela, Haiti, Colombia, Nicaragua and many other countries, so immigration questions come up constantly. People look for help with family petitions, work visas, asylum, adjustment of status, naturalization and removal defense before the Miami Immigration Court. An immigration attorney can explain which options may fit your history and help you prepare filings. Immigration is federal law, so an attorney on XIRA can assist wherever you live.

International business and trade

Importers, exporters, freight forwarders and companies with offices in Latin America need contracts that hold up in more than one country. Common questions include distribution agreements, forming a Florida entity for a foreign owner, collecting from overseas buyers, and choosing which law and forum will govern a dispute. A business attorney can review terms before you sign and help you decide whether a matter belongs in state court, federal court or arbitration.

Condo associations and building safety

Miami-Dade has a large number of high-rise condominiums. Florida law now requires milestone structural inspections for condo and co-op buildings three or more habitable stories tall once they reach a certain age, and the repairs that follow can lead to special assessments. Owners and boards often need help reading the declaration, challenging or collecting assessments, and understanding their rights under Florida's condominium statute.

Rent increases and tenant rights

Rising rents push many Miami renters to ask what a landlord can and cannot do. Florida law now preempts local regulation of residential tenancies to the state, so Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes is the main rulebook. It sets rules on deposits, notices and eviction procedure. A landlord-tenant attorney can review your lease and notice and explain the timelines in Miami-Dade County Court.

International estates and property

Many Miami families own property in more than one country or have heirs living abroad. That raises questions about Florida wills and trusts, homestead protection, probate in the Eleventh Circuit, and how a foreign owner holds Florida real estate. An estate planning or probate attorney can help you organize documents so they work in Florida and explain what may be needed when assets or beneficiaries sit outside the United States.

Courts that serve Miami

Where your case is heard depends on the type of matter and the amount at stake. These are the courts Miami residents deal with most.

  • Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida

    The trial court for Miami-Dade County. It hears civil cases above the county court limit, family law and divorce, probate and guardianship, juvenile matters and felony criminal cases. It is the court many residents meet for the most serious local matters.

  • Miami-Dade County Court

    Handles small claims, landlord-tenant evictions, traffic matters, misdemeanors and civil cases up to the county court limit set by Florida law. Small claims filings go through the Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller.

  • Third District Court of Appeal

    The state appellate court that reviews decisions from the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade and the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in Monroe County. Most people reach it only after a final judgment in a trial court.

  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

    The federal trial court for South Florida, with courthouses in Miami and other cities. It hears federal claims, many international business and trade disputes, and cases between parties from different states or countries.

  • Miami Immigration Court

    Part of the U.S. Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review. Immigration judges here hear removal proceedings and related requests such as asylum. It is a federal administrative court, separate from the Florida state courts.

Local legal resources

Serving Miami and nearby

Downtown Miami · Brickell · Little Havana · Wynwood · Miami Beach · Coral Gables · Hialeah · Doral · Kendall · Homestead · North Miami · Aventura · Miami Gardens · Key Biscayne

On XIRA now

Florida attorneys who can help in Miami

Every attorney below is licensed in Florida, so they can take matters from Miami and anywhere else in the state. Showing 12 of 18 Florida attorneys on XIRA.

Find a lawyer elsewhere in Florida: Orlando · Tampa · Jacksonville · Fort Lauderdale · All locations

Common questions

Questions about finding a lawyer in Miami

Yes, if you choose an attorney who practices immigration law. Immigration is federal law, so the attorney's state license does not limit which immigration court they can appear in. Many people in Miami start with a consultation to review their history, current status and any notices they have received. The attorney can then explain the process and what documents to gather. This page is general information, not legal advice about your case.
The Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller states that claims up to $8,000, not counting costs, interest and attorney fees, can be filed as small claims under the Florida Small Claims Rules. Larger amounts are filed as county civil or circuit cases. Filing fees depend on the amount you claim, and the Clerk's small claims page lists them. An attorney can help you decide whether your dispute fits small claims and how to present it.
It depends on your contract and the facts. Many international agreements include a clause choosing the governing law and a forum, which can be a Florida state court, the federal court in the Southern District of Florida, or arbitration. Where there is no clause, other rules decide. A business attorney can read your agreement, explain the options and their trade-offs, and help you plan next steps before a dispute grows.
Many attorneys in South Florida speak Spanish and other languages, and you can look for one whose profile fits what you need. Meeting by integrated video conferencing on XIRA also makes it easier to include a relative who helps you translate or who lives in another city. If language matters to you, mention it when you book so the attorney can plan the consultation around it.
A Florida attorney who handles condominium and community association law can review your declaration, the board's notices and the meeting record. Florida's condominium statute sets rules on how associations adopt budgets, fund reserves and levy assessments, and recent building safety laws have added inspection requirements for older high-rise buildings. The attorney can explain your rights as an owner and what steps are available. Every association's documents differ.
Ready to get help?

Find the right Miami attorney for your situation

Whether your question involves a visa, a contract with an overseas buyer or your condo building, you can compare Florida-licensed attorneys and the rates they set, then meet by video from anywhere in Miami-Dade. XIRA never charges clients to search or connect, and attorneys set their own rates.

Ask AIRA Find a Lawyer
No XIRA fees. Ever. Attorneys set their own rates.