San Fernando Valley Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

	Certified by the California State Bar. Meets American Bar Association Standards for Lawyer Referral Services.

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REASONS TO USE THE REFERRAL SERVICE    REQUEST A REFERRAL    QUALIFICATIONS OF ATTORNEYS    IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD ATTORNEY FEES      ONLINE REFERRAL REQUEST FORM

REASONS TO USE THE REFERRAL SERVICE CERTIFIED by the California State Bar Attorneys Must Meet Experience Qualifications Initial 30 Minute Consultation With Attorney for only $30 NO $30 consultation fee for personal injury, workers' compensation, business incorporation, social security, social security disability and criminal matters. A public service program of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association serving the Community since 1926 Provides Free Pamphlets Containing General Information About Areas of Law Directs Individuals To Other Organizations Who May Be Able To Assist

REQUEST A REFERRAL Request A Referral Online By Completing the Request Form; or, request A Referral By calling (818) 340-4LAW Pay An Administrative Fee of $30 At Time of Request By Credit Card or by check prior to obtaining the referral An Appointment With The Attorney Will Be Scheduled If You Hire The Attorney, You and The Attorney Must Agree On the Fees To Be Charged

QUALIFICATION OF ATTORNEYS Must have required experience; varies depending on area of law Continually screened for up-to-date experience Must be in good standing with the State Bar Required to carry professional liability insurance

CAN'T AFFORD AN ATTORNEY Low income persons who have a legal problem in certain areas of law may request a referral to a reduced fee attorney. In the case of a reduced fee referral request, there is a modest initial consultation fee. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer on a reduced fee may also contact the Legal Aid office in their community or go to the CONSUMER INFORMATION on this web site.