As the constitutional recordkeeper for Union County, the Clerk of Court in Lake Butler maintains dockets, official records, and financial accounts for the courts serving North Central Florida. The office operates within Florida’s 8th Judicial Circuit. Union County is one of Florida’s smaller, close-knit communities, and the Clerk’s office provides the same full range of statutory services on a more local, personal scale.
Clerk: Kellie Hendricks Rhoades, CPA
Address: 55 West Main Street, Room 103, Lake Butler, FL 32054
Phone: 386-496-3711
Official Website: https://unionclerk.com
8th Judicial Circuit: https://circuit8.org
Common reasons people contact the Union County Clerk of Court include:
Filing deadlines tied to the Union County docket can be unforgiving, and the 8th Judicial Circuit’s local practices affect how quickly issues get resolved. Brownstone Law’s appellate counsel routinely works with clerk’s offices statewide, including this one, to protect clients’ appellate rights.
Traffic citations can typically be paid online through the Clerk's website, by mail, or in person at the courthouse in Lake Butler. Deadlines and payment options vary depending on the citation type, so check the date on your notice.
Union County is part of Florida's 8th Judicial Circuit. Circuit-level administrative orders and local practices can affect filing formats, e-filing requirements, and division assignments.
