Lake County residents and attorneys rely on the Clerk of Court in Tavares to accept filings, maintain official records, and issue certified documents for cases arising in Central Florida. The office is part of Florida’s 5th Judicial Circuit and serves both circuit and county courts.
Clerk: Gary J. Cooney, Esq.
Address: 550 West Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: 352-742-4100
Official Website: https://lakecountyclerk.org
5th Judicial Circuit: https://circuit5.org
The Lake County Clerk’s office offers several services that residents and attorneys commonly request, including:
Because appellate courts decide cases largely on the written record, the accuracy of the Lake County Clerk’s docket and record certification can directly affect the outcome of an appeal. Brownstone Law’s attorneys routinely coordinate with clerks in the 5th Judicial Circuit on rendition dates, transcripts, and record completeness.
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The Clerk's office dockets filings including notices of appeal in many case types — and helps certify the record, but it does not decide legal issues or provide legal advice. Appellate strategy should be handled by counsel.
Yes. The Lake County Clerk of Court provides an online case and/or official records search through its official website. Availability and access rules vary by case type, so confidential or sealed records may not appear in a public search.
