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Santa Clara County Bar Association Lawyer Referral
Service is the oldest and largest lawyer referral service in Santa Clara
County.
How the Service Works
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Free 30 minute consultation with an attorney
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Administrative fee of $39 paid to the Lawyer Referral Service
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Appointments scheduled between 24 to 48 hours
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Phone consultations available
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Attorneys available in many practice areas
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Attorneys available in many locations throughout the county
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Questions to ask your attorney
More Information About Our Services
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Unique Features of Our Service
- The ONLY Lawyer Referral Service sponsored by the SCCBA
- Attorneys who speak your language
- Attorneys screened for experience
- Attorneys screened for disciplinary action
- Attorneys located throughout Santa Clara County
- Attorneys maintain legal malpractice insurance
- 30 minute consultation for only $39
Qualification of Attorneys
- Attorneys must have required experience
- Attorneys continually screened for experience
- Attorneys must be in good standing with the State Bar
- Attorneys are required to carry professional liability insurance
I Can't Afford an Attorney
- Ask about our Modest Means Panel
- Attorneys charge a reduced fee
- Clients must financially qualify
- Attorneys available in many practice areas
- For eligibility, please contact the Lawyer Referral Service at (408) 971-6822
Scheduling an Appointment with an Attorney
- Complete an
online referral form
- Call the Lawyer Referral Service at (408)
971-6822.
- Appointments scheduled within 24 to 48 hours and often scheduled upon receipt of the request for referral
Attorneys located in the following areas
Campbell
Central San Jose
Cupertino
Gilroy
Los Altos
Los Gatos
Milpitas
Morgan Hill
Mountain View
Palo Alto
Sunnyvale
Attorneys available in the following practice areas
Adoption
Bankruptcy
Business Corporation
Business Litigation/Real Property
Collaborative Law
Collection
Collection Defense
Consumer
Criminal
Family
Guardianship/Conservatorship
Immigration
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Insurance
Intellectual Property
Juvenile
Labor
Landlord/Tenant
Personal Injury
Probate
Real Estate
Social Security
Tax
Wills/Estate Planning
Worker's Compensation
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Modest means attorneys available in the following areas
Bankruptcy
Consumer
Criminal
Family
Immigration
Juvenile
Landlord/tenant
Questions to Ask The Lawyer During Your Initial Appointment
- What experience have you had with cases like mine and how recently?
- Will you personally work on my case or will someone else?
- What is your best estimate of how long my case will take to resolve?
- Is there anything I can or should do to assist with my case?
- Will you bill by the hour, charge a contingency fee, or a flat rate fee?
- If you bill by the hour, what is your hourly rate?
- If you charge a contingency fee, what is the percentage?
- If you charge a flat rate, what is it based upon and how much is it?
- How and when will you bill me for your fees?
- Are there other costs or fees that I will need to pay, such as copying, telephone, court fees, etc.?
- Will you charge a retainer fee and, if so, how much? How will that be applied to your bill? Will you need more "up-front" money later?
- How often will I hear from you regarding the status of my case?
