County Attorney

Polk County Attorney Randy Mink has served the Polk County Board of County Commissioners since 2006. Mink graduated from the University of South Florida in 2001 and received his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law, cum laude, in 2006. Mink is Board Certified in City, County and Local Government Law and is a past president of the Lakeland Bar Association.

The county attorney is appointed by the County Commission and is responsible for providing timely legal advice to the Board, county government personnel and other constitutional officers on an as-needed basis.

Contact:
(863) 534-6730
330 W. Church St. Drawer AT01
P.O. Box 9005, Bartow, Florida 33831-9005

Deputy County Attorney Tom Norsworthy joined the County Attorney’s Office in 2010 and has served as a Deputy County Attorney since 2020. He is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Law and a member of The Florida Bar.

Deputy County Attorney Sandra Howard joined the County Attorney’s Office in 2013, after spending six years in private practice.  Howard has served as a Deputy County Attorney since 2020.  Howard graduated from Truman State University, magna cum laude, in 2003 and received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida College of Law, cum laude, in 2007.  Howard is Board Certified in City, County and Local Government Law and serves as a member of the Board of Governors for the Lakeland Bar.

Please note the County Attorney’s Office cannot represent or give legal advice to the residents of Polk County. For legal representation or assistance please contact a private attorney or referral agency like the following:

Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service 800-342-8011
Florida Rural Legal Services 863-688-7376
Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society 863-519-5663

For criminal matters, please contact the State Attorney’s Office 863-534-4800.