How do I find an attorney in my state?

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 can consult with your local JAG Legal Assistance Office .

What questions should I ask an attorney before hiring them?

To help determine whether the attorney has a good understanding of your situation, and to understand whether you can afford an attorney, 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?
• Do 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?

How can I check if an attorney is in good standing?

Before hiring an attorney, it is a good idea to make sure they are in good standing with the state bar association. You can also see if they have 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.

Where should I look for an attorney with affordable fees?

Some attorneys offer free services or charge a reduced fee. There could also be legal aid offices or legal clinics in your area that 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

**Alaska
**Alaska Legal Aid Directory

**Arizona
**Arizona Law Help

**Arkansas
**Arkansas Law Help

**California
**Law Help California

**Colorado
**Colorado Legal Services

**Connecticut
**Connecticut Law Help

**Delaware
**Delaware Legal Help Link

**District of Columbia
**District of Columbia Legal Aid Directory

**Florida
**Florida Law Help (site relaunching in June 2024)

**Georgia
**Georgia Legal Aid Directory

**Hawaii
**Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

**Idaho
**Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc.

**Illinois
**Illinois Legal Aid Online

**Indiana
**Indiana Legal Services, Inc.

**Iowa
**Iowa Legal Aid

**Kansas
**Kansas Legal Services

**Kentucky
**Kentucky Legal Aid

**Louisiana
**Louisiana Law Help

**Maine
**Maine Legal Aid

**Maryland
**Maryland Legal Aid

**Massachusetts
**Massachusetts Legal Resource Finder

**Michigan
**Michigan Legal Help

**Minnesota
**Minnesota Legal Services Corporation

**Mississippi
**Mississippi Legal Aid Directory

**Missouri
**Missouri Legal Services

**Montana
**Montana Legal Aid Directory

**Nebraska
**Legal Aid of Nebraska

**Nevada
**Nevada Legal Services

**New Hampshire
**New Hampshire Legal Assistance

**New Jersey
**Legal Services of New Jersey

**New Mexico
**New Mexico Legal Aid

**New York
**New York Legal Aid

**North Carolina
**North Carolina Legal Aid

**North Dakota
**Legal Services of North Dakota

**Ohio
**Ohio Legal Help

**Oklahoma
**Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

**Oregon
**Oregon Legal Aid Directory

**Pennsylvania
**Pennsylvania Legal Aid

**Rhode Island
**Rhode Island Legal Services

**South Carolina
**South Carolina Legal Services

**South Dakota
**South Dakota Legal Aid

**Tennessee
**Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services

**Texas
**Texas Law Help

**Utah
**Utah Legal Services

**Vermont
**Vermont Legal Help

**Virginia
**Virginia Legal Aid Directory

**Washington
**Washington Legal Aid Directory

**West Virginia
**Legal Aid of West Virginia

**Wisconsin
**Legal Action of Wisconsin

**Wyoming
**Legal Aid of Wyoming

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