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6th Judicial Circuit • Clearwater & St. Petersburg
Pinellas County Court Guide
Complete guide to Pinellas County courts — the Clearwater courthouse and St. Petersburg branch, filing fees for the 6th Judicial Circuit, the $50 case reopening fee for modifications, and legal self-help resources across the county.
Clerk: Ken Burke
Circuit: 6th Judicial Circuit (Pinellas & Pasco)
Phone: (727) 464-7000
Website: mypinellasclerk.gov
974K population — Tampa Bay
6th Judicial Circuit
~$400 divorce filing fee
$50 case reopening fee (modifications)
$8,000 small claims limit
Courthouse Locations
Pinellas County Courthouses
Pinellas County has its main judicial complex in Clearwater and a major branch at St. Petersburg. All family law filings go to the main Clearwater courthouse unless otherwise directed by local procedure.
Main — Circuit & Family Court
Pinellas County Justice Center
14250 49th St. N.
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 464-7000
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Family Court Division handles all divorce, custody, support, adoptions, and name changes
County Civil & Traffic
Criminal Justice Center
14250 49th St. N.
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 464-7000
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
South Branch
St. Petersburg Branch
545 1st Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 582-7900
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
County Civil, Traffic, and some family matters
North Branch
North County Branch
29582 U.S. Hwy 19 N.
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 464-7000
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Filing Fees
Pinellas County Filing Fees
Pinellas County (6th Judicial Circuit) fees include a notable $50 case reopening fee for modifications — one of the higher modification fees in the state. Verify current fees at mypinellasclerk.gov.
| Case Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Dissolution of Marriage | ~$400 |
| Adoption | ~$400 |
| Child Custody (non-divorce) | ~$300 |
| Child Support (non-divorce) | ~$300 |
| Paternity | ~$300 |
| Domestic Violence Injunction | No fee |
| Name Change | ~$400 |
| Modification of Final Judgment | $50 reopen fee + any applicable filing fee |
| Summons Issuance | $10 per summons |
| Small Claims (up to $8,000) | $55–$120 |
| Eviction — Residential | ~$185–$235 |
Self-Help Resources
Pinellas County Legal Self-Help
- Pinellas County Clerk — mypinellasclerk.gov ↗
- 6th Judicial Circuit Court ↗
- Bay Area Legal Services (Legal Aid) ↗
- Pinellas County Bar Lawyer Referral ↗
- Florida Courts E-Filing Portal ↗
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Quick Contacts
Clerk: Ken Burke
Main: (727) 464-7000
St. Pete Branch: (727) 582-7900
Website: mypinellasclerk.gov