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What is a Lawyer Referral Service?
Lawyer is another word for Attorney.
A lawyer referral service is a reliable way to contact a private lawyer.
General Information About Lawyer Referral Services
What is a Lawyer Referral Service?
Lawyer referral services enroll licensed attorneys who pay the necessary registration fee and meet basic guidelines. Callers referred to a participating attorney by a lawyer referral service receive a half-hour consultation for no more than $20.00.
After the initial half-hour consultation, should the caller decide to authorize the lawyer to take action on their legal issue, the caller and lawyer may negotiate fees. These fees may be on a full or reduced fee basis, depending on the program the attorney is participating in.
How To Select A Lawyer
- The State Bar of Texas has put together a useful guide for you to read over when you are trying to select a lawyer.
- Click here to read more about how to select a lawyer.
Limited Scope Representation
- Limited scope representation is a way for a person to be able to afford legal help by limiting the amount of work an attorney does for them. This is also known as ”unbundled services.”
- In a limited scope arrangement, the attorney and client agree that the attorney will only do a certain list of things for the client.
- Click here for more information about Limited Scope Representation.
Working with a Lawyer
To work well with a lawyer, you should:
- Follow the instructions the lawyer gives you.
- Reply promptly to any requests for information from the lawyer.
- Tell the lawyer the complete truth. Remember, a lawyer is only able to help if they know all the facts. This is especially true for those facts that might hurt your case.
- Set a time each week to get a quick (5 minute) case update with the lawyer. Many lawyers have large case loads, so it might take them a while to get back to you, while they handle your case. Setting a time each week to quickly discuss your case will keep you up-to-date and the lawyer on track.
Which Lawyer Referral Service should I call?
Which lawyer referral service depends on what county you live in.
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If you do not live in or around Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Nueces, Tarrant or Travis county, contact the State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral Service.
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If you do live in or around Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Nueces, Tarrant or Travis county, contact the appropriate service for you, from the services listed in the Certified Local Lawyer Referral Services section of this page.
If you do not know what county you live in, click the button below for a tool to find out.
State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral Service
The State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral Service serves over 246 Texas counties. They assist more than 60,000 callers like you each year.
If you do not live in or around Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Nueces, Tarrant or Travis county, contact the State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral Service.
Click the link below to learn more about the State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral Service.
Certified Local Lawyer Referral Services
If you do live in or around Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Nueces, Tarrant or Travis county, contact the appropriate service for you, from the options below.
Corpus Christi Bar Association
Serves Bee, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, and San Patricio Counties - Corpus Christi Area
Harris County Bar Association
Serves Brazoria, Fort Bend, Harris, and Montgomery Counties. - Houston Metropolitan Area
Houston Lawyer Referral Service
Serves the Houston Metropolitan Area
This program also offers reduced fee attorneys for income-eligible persons.
Please click the link below for more details.
Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas
Serves Bastrop, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties - Austin Area.
Click the link below for general information on the Lawyer Referral Service.
Their Match program offers reduced fee attorneys for family law, probate, and uncontested guardianship cases through the "Match" program. Please click the link below for more information.
