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Lee County Court Guide

Complete guide to Lee County courts — Fort Myers courthouse locations, current filing fees for the 20th Judicial Circuit, e-filing procedures, and self-help resources for Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and all Lee County residents.

Clerk: Kevin Karnes Circuit: 20th Judicial Circuit (Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades) Phone: (239) 533-5000 Website: leeclerk.org
760K population — SW Florida
20th Judicial Circuit
~$408 divorce filing fee
$8,000 small claims limit
Cape Coral is largest city by area in FL

Courthouse Locations

Lee County Courthouses

Lee County’s main courthouse complex is in Fort Myers. The 20th Judicial Circuit is the largest geographic circuit in Florida, covering five counties. All family law matters for Lee County are handled through the Fort Myers locations.

Main — Circuit Court

Lee County Justice Center

1700 Monroe St.
Fort Myers, FL 33901

(239) 533-5000

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Family Law, Civil, Probate, Criminal

County Court

Old Lee County Courthouse

2120 Main St.
Fort Myers, FL 33901

(239) 533-5000

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
County Civil, Small Claims, Traffic

North Branch

Cape Coral Service Center

1039 SE 9th Place
Cape Coral, FL 33990

(239) 533-5000

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Limited services; confirm case type

South Branch

Bonita Springs Service Center

9990 Coconut Rd.
Bonita Springs, FL 34135

(239) 533-5000

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Filing Fees

Lee County Filing Fees

Lee County is part of the 20th Judicial Circuit. Fees follow the statewide schedule. Verify current fees at leeclerk.org.

Case TypeFee
Dissolution of Marriage (Petition)~$408
Paternity~$300
Child Support (non-divorce)~$300
Domestic Violence InjunctionNo fee
Name Change (Adult)~$400
Small Claims (up to $8,000)$55–$120
Eviction — Residential~$185–$235
Notice of Appeal from County Court to Circuit CourtNo separate payment required
Notice of Appeal from Circuit Court to DCASeparate payment required

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