Martin County, Florida

Martin County's
Trial Attorneys —
Right Here in Stuart.

Jeff T. Gorman Law Offices is headquartered in downtown Stuart — the Martin County seat. We know these courts, these judges, and this community. Criminal defense, personal injury, and family law for Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, and every community in Martin County.

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Martin County, Florida
Stuart Office — Martin County
47 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994 · (772) 888-8888
Open 24 Hours · 7 Days
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Why Martin County Clients Choose Gorman Law

Home Office.
Home Court Advantage.

Most law firms that claim to serve Martin County are driving in from West Palm Beach or Fort Lauderdale. Jeff T. Gorman Law Offices is located in Stuart — right in the heart of the county seat, a short walk from the Martin County Courthouse. Jeff Gorman spent years as a prosecutor in the 19th Judicial Circuit, which covers Martin County. He knows the judges, the prosecutors, and the tendencies of these courts in ways that attorneys who occasionally appear here simply cannot.

That local knowledge is not a small thing. It affects bail arguments, it affects how motions are framed, it affects plea negotiations, and it affects how cases are tried. When you hire Gorman Law for a Martin County matter, you're hiring attorneys who have built careers in and around this courthouse — not attorneys who treat your case as a road trip.

Martin County is a unique legal market. It is a small-to-mid-sized circuit where relationships and reputation carry real weight. The State Attorney's Office here knows who goes to trial and who doesn't. Judges know which defense attorneys actually prepare. Jeff Gorman's reputation in this courthouse was built over years of felony trial work. That reputation benefits every client he represents.

⚖️ Martin County Courthouse
Martin County Circuit Court (19th Judicial Circuit)
100 E. Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994
Martin County is part of the 19th Judicial Circuit, which also covers St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties. Jeff Gorman served as an ASA in this circuit — he knows the building, the courtrooms, and the people who run them.

Three Practice Areas.
One Firm.

Whether you've been arrested, injured, or are navigating a divorce in Martin County — Jeff T. Gorman Law Offices handles all three. You don't need to find separate firms for separate problems. One call, one team, the same standard of aggressive representation across every matter.

What We Handle in Martin County

Full-Service Legal Representation
for Martin County Residents

Communities We Serve

Every Corner of Martin County

From the waterfront in Stuart to the inland communities — we represent Martin County residents wherever they live.

Stuart
County Seat · Our Home Office
The heart of Martin County and home to our Stuart office at 47 SE Ocean Blvd. Courthouse is minutes away. We know the local legal community intimately.
Stuart Attorney
Palm City
Martin County
A growing community west of Stuart along the St. Lucie River. We regularly represent Palm City residents in Martin County Circuit Court for all legal matters.
Palm City Attorney
Jensen Beach
Martin County
Jensen Beach sits on Hutchinson Island and the Indian River Lagoon. Boating accidents, DUI stops on US-1, and family law matters are all common case types here.
Jensen Beach Attorney
Hobe Sound
Martin County
Southern Martin County community on the Intracoastal Waterway. We represent Hobe Sound and northern Palm Beach County residents in Martin County courts.
Hobe Sound Attorney
Indiantown
Western Martin County
Inland agricultural community in western Martin County. We provide the same aggressive legal representation to Indiantown residents as we do throughout the county.
Indiantown Attorney
Sewall's Point
Martin County
A peninsula community between the St. Lucie River and the Indian River Lagoon. Our Stuart office is minutes from Sewall's Point for any legal matter.
Sewall's Point Attorney
Common Questions

Martin County Legal FAQ

Where is Jeff T. Gorman Law Offices located in Martin County? +
Our Stuart office is located at 47 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994 — in downtown Stuart, the Martin County seat, just minutes from the Martin County Courthouse. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for criminal matters and available by appointment for all other cases.
What court handles criminal cases in Martin County? +
Criminal cases in Martin County are heard in the Martin County Circuit Court and Martin County Court, both located at 100 E. Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994. Martin County is part of Florida's 19th Judicial Circuit, which also includes St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties. Jeff Gorman served as an Assistant State Attorney in the 19th Circuit and knows this courthouse and its personnel deeply.
Does Jeff T. Gorman Law Offices handle cases throughout Martin County? +
Yes. We represent clients from all Martin County communities — Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, Indiantown, Sewall's Point, and all surrounding areas — for criminal defense, personal injury, and family law matters. No matter where you are in Martin County, we can meet with you at our Stuart office or handle your case remotely for initial consultations.
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Martin County, Florida? +
Under Florida's 2023 tort reform, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in Florida — including Martin County — is 2 years from the date of injury (reduced from 4 years). Missing this deadline permanently bars your claim. If you've been injured in Martin County, call us immediately.
How soon should I call a Martin County criminal defense attorney after an arrest? +
Immediately. Do not speak to law enforcement without an attorney present. Your attorney can appear at your first appearance — often within 24 hours — to argue for bond reduction and begin building your defense. In Martin County, as in all Florida counties, the earliest stages of a case are the most critical. Call us the moment you're permitted to make a call: (772) 888-8888.
Martin County Residents

Your Attorney Is
Right Here in Stuart.

No driving to West Palm Beach. No out-of-town firm that visits occasionally. Jeff T. Gorman Law Offices is headquartered in Martin County and available 24 hours a day for criminal matters, injuries, and family law.

Free initial consultation. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Florida Bar Rules 4-7.1 through 4-7.20 apply.