American Bar Association Find Legal Help
Start here before you pay anyone
NonprofitAll US states
- From
- Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Court-friendly records
- No
- Our rating
- 4.5/5
What it is
A public information service linking to lawyer referral services, free legal help, military and veteran resources, and the licensing records that let you check a lawyer is real.
Best for: Everyone, before paying for a lawyer match
Pricing: Free public information service.
Not the right fit for: Anyone needing representation today
Pricing checked August 4, 2026. Providers change their plans, so confirm the current price on their site before you buy.
What works
- + Free
- + Routes to both free help and local referral services
- + Links to lawyer licensing lookups
What doesn't
- − It points you onward rather than solving anything itself
Features
- Referral service links
- Free legal help
- Licensing lookups