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Finding & Hiring a Lawyer

Learn how to search our directory of 30,000+ California attorneys and hire the perfect lawyer for your case.

Searching the Directory

Browse Lawyers

Go to the Lawyers page or use Find Lawyers in your dashboard to browse all available attorneys.

Filter by Specialization

Narrow results by practice area (Family Law, Criminal Defense, Business Law, etc.).

Sort by Rating

View top-rated lawyers first based on client reviews and completed cases.

Evaluating Lawyer Profiles

Verification Badge

Look for the green checkmark badge indicating verified California Bar credentials.

Check Their Experience

  • • Years of practice
  • • Number of completed cases
  • • Practice areas

Read Reviews

  • • Client ratings (1-5 stars)
  • • Written feedback
  • • Recent review dates

Hiring a Lawyer

  1. 1

    Click "Hire This Lawyer"

    From the lawyer's profile or search results.

  2. 2

    Select Your Case

    Choose an existing case or create a new one.

  3. 3

    Lawyer Reviews & Accepts

    The lawyer receives notification and can accept or decline.

  4. 4

    Fund First Milestone

    Once accepted, fund the first milestone to begin work.

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