State Bar Certified Lawyer Referral Services - the best way to find a lawyer
Ideally everyone wants to find a lawyer from a personal reference. However, most of the public who need legal services do not know an attorney. If they do the likely hood that attorney practices the type of law needed is slim.
The next best method is an “approved” referral source. State Bar Certified Lawyer referral services are valuable services to the community. In order to be certified by the state bar the referrals service must pre-screen all member attorneys, follow proper panel rotation, and ensure the attorneys have clean records with the bar. Most State Bar Certified Lawyer Referral Services require attorneys to have 5 years of experience, maintain malpractice insurance, have a 100% clean record with the bar and offer a 20 minute free consultation.
WARNING: there are a number of websites that appear to be a referral service, but in-fact are nothing more than listing directories. These directories list lawyers and law firms willing to pay for placement regardless of the quality of their practice. Make sure you look for American & State Bar Certified Lawyer Referral Services. If in doubt ask when you call.
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