How do I find an attorney in my state?
There are a number of ways to find an experienced attorney. Here are some suggestions, and a state-by-state listing of free legal aid programs.
Ideas on how to find an attorney:
- You can contact a lawyer referral service in your area by reaching out to your state or local bar association.
- You may qualify for free legal services through legal aid. Scroll down for a list of offices in each state.
- You can ask people you know to suggest attorneys they have worked with in the past.
- You can ask an attorney you know or have worked with before if they can refer you to an attorney who has experience with issues similar to yours.
- If you’re a servicemember, you should consult with your local JAG Legal Assistance Office .
Ask questions
To help determine whether the attorney has a good understanding of your situation, and to understand whether you can afford an attorney you should consider asking these questions:
- How much of your work involves this area of law and representing people in my situation?
- Do you charge an up-front fee?
- Will I have to pay even if I lose my case in court?
- If I can’t afford to hire you, can you refer me to a consumer law attorney who may not charge up-front fees?
Check that your attorney is in good standing
Before hiring an attorney, it is a good idea to make sure he or she is in good standing with the state bar association. You can also see if he or she has a disciplinary record. You can find this information by searching the attorney’s name on the state bar website where the attorney is licensed, or by calling the state bar association. Some states may have more than one bar association.
Legal aid
Some attorneys may also offer free services or charge a reduced fee. There may also be legal aid offices or legal clinics in your area that will offer their services for free if you meet certain criteria.
This website has a state-by-state search to help you find an attorney or you can check the state-specific legal aid information below:
Alabama
Alabama Legal Aid Directory: Legal Services Attorneys
Alaska
Alaska Legal Aid Directory: Legal Services Attorneys
Arizona
Arizona Law Help: Legal Services Attorneys
Arkansas
Arkansas Legal Services Partnership: Legal Services Attorneys
California
California Legal Services: Legal Services Attorneys
Colorado
Colorado Legal Services: Legal Services Attorneys
Connecticut
Connecticut Network for Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Delaware
Delaware Legal Services: Legal Services Attorneys
District of Columbia
District of Columbia Legal Services: Legal Services Attorneys
Florida
Florida Legal Services: Legal Services Attorneys
Georgia
Georgia Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Hawaii
Hawaii Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Idaho
Idaho Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Illinois
Illinois Legal Services: Directory of Legal Services Attorneys
Indiana
Indiana Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Iowa
Iowa Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Kansas
Kansas Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Kentucky
Kentucky Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Louisiana
Louisiana Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Maine
Maine Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Maryland
Maryland Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legal Services: Legal Services Attorneys
Michigan
Michigan Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Minnesota
Minnesota Legal Services Coalition: Legal Services Attorneys
Mississippi
Mississippi Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Missouri
Missouri Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Montana
Montana Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Nebraska
Nebraska Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Nevada
Nevada Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
New Jersey
State of New Jersey: Legal Services Attorneys
New Mexico
New Mexico Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
New York
New York Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
North Carolina
North Carolina Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
North Dakota
North Dakota Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Ohio
Ohio Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Oregon
Oregon Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
South Carolina
South Carolina Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
South Dakota
South Dakota Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Tennessee
Tennessee Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Texas
Texas Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Utah
Utah Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Vermont
Vermont Law Help: Legal Services Attorneys
Virginia
VA Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
Washington
Washington Legal Aid: Legal Services Attorneys
West Virginia
Legal Aid of West Virginia: Legal Services Attorneys
Wisconsin
Legal Action (Legal Aid Directory): Legal Services Attorneys
Wyoming
Legal Aid of Wyoming: Legal Services Attorneys