California Lawyer
Certified Lawyer Referral Services
A certified lawyer referral service may direct you to lawyers with experience in certain areas of the law such as bankruptcy, criminal, probate, landlord-tenant, family law and other areas. Certification Rules also encourage lawyer referral services to offer free and low cost legal help as well as lawyers who speak languages in addition to English. ... The State Bar cannot give you legal advice or refer you to an attorney. If you need to hire an attorney to handle your case or want to consult an attorney on a potential case, a certified lawyer referral service can put you in touch with a lawyer who can handle your problem. If your particular problem can be resolved without a lawyer, the referral service will tell you how to get the help you need. ... [Read More]
Legal Agencies - Lawyer Referral Services - California Department Of Consumer Affairs
Most lawyer referral services charge a low or nominal fee to make an appointment for you to see a lawyer for approximately a half hour. If you decide to hire the lawyer, you will pay the regular attorney fee for the legal work you need. ... Lawyer referral services are available in most counties in California. They are usually listed in the yellow pages of your local telephone directory under "Attorney Referral Services," "Attorneys," or "Lawyers." ... [Read More]
CYLA - California Young Lawyers Association
CYLA is the nation's largest association of young lawyers. A young lawyer has been in practice for one to five years or is 36 years old or younger. How do I become a member of CYLA? ... The State Bar of California established CYLA in 1935 to provide representation of all young lawyers and new practitioners at the State Bar level. Today, more than a quarter of the State Bar's active members are CYLA members. ... CYLA is pleased to announce its first quarterly e-newsletter, which is scheduled for release this summer. This e-newsletter will include CYLA project updates, career tips for new lawyers, articles of interest and information about upcoming CYLA programs. ... [Read More]
The State Bar of California
For her vision, legal skills and accomplishments, San Francisco attorney Mary Cranston has been named a recipient of the ABA’s Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award. ... • Lawyer Assistance Program ... Founded in 1927 by the legislature, the State Bar of California is an administrative arm of the California Supreme Court. All lawyers practicing in California must be members of the State Bar. The mission of the State Bar: "Preserve and improve our justice system in order to ensure a free and just society under the law." ... [Read More]
Lawyer Referral Services
A certified lawyer referral service may direct you to lawyers with experience in certain areas of the law such as bankruptcy, criminal, probate, landlord-tenant, family law and other areas. Certification Rules also encourage lawyer referral services to offer free and low cost legal help as well as lawyers who speak languages in addition to English. ... The State Bar cannot give you legal advice or refer you to an attorney. If you need to hire an attorney to handle your case or want to consult an attorney on a potential case, a certified lawyer referral service can put you in touch with a lawyer who can handle your problem. If your particular problem can be resolved without a lawyer, the referral service will tell you how to get the help you need. ... [Read More]
California Courts: Self-Help Center: Free and Low-Cost Legal Help: Lawyers, Government Agencies, Nonprofit Groups
Click here for help if you are having a problem with a lawyer. ... You are here: Free & Low-Cost Legal Help > Lawyers, Government Agencies, Nonprofit Groups ... Click here for more lawyers, government agencies, and groups included in this Self-Help Center . Many offer free or low-cost services! ... [Read More]
Provider Certification Information
This area provides information regarding the establishment of a State Bar-certified lawyer referral service. The authorities governing lawyer referral services, including Business & Professions Code § 6155 et. seq. , and the Rules and Regulations of the State Bar of California Pertaining to Lawyer Referral Services, including Minimum Standards for a Lawyer Referral Service in California, are also available. ... A Lawyer Referral Service is an individual, partnership, corporation, association, entity or a service or agency of an entity, which operates for the direct or indirect purpose of referring potential clients to lawyers. ... [Read More]
Arbitration/Mediation Clinics in California, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania
Investors with limited income or with small dollar claims may find it difficult or impossible to hire a lawyer. Law schools in California,Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania have established securities arbitration/mediation clinics to provide legal representation to investors who cannot hire a lawyer to handle their claims. If you cannot hire a lawyer to represent you, you may wish to contact the clinics listed below to see if they can help you. ... The claim cannot exceed $25,000. Household income cannot exceed $50,000. Claim amount and household income limits may be waived if an investor cannot get a lawyer to take the case. ... [Read More]
Public Services
For more than 75 years, the State Bar of California has shapedthe development of the law, regulated the professional conduct ofthe state's lawyers and provided greater access to the justicesystem for all citizens. ... Lawyer Discipline & Complaints ... [Read More]
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