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Lawyer Referral Services

Updated: 
December 3, 2017

If you are a victim or survivor of abuse, you may want to ask the Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service whether or not they screen for lawyers who are experienced in handling domestic violence cases. For a suggested list of questions to ask regarding the lawyer’s fees and experience when interviewing an attorney, go to our Choosing and Working with a Lawyer page.

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Boston Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

16 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 742-0625
Phone 2: (800) 522-7046
URL: https://bostonbarlawyer.org/

The Boston Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (BBA LRS) is a public service provided by the Boston Bar Association. BBA LRS makes referrals to lawyers or other resources that specialize in the area of law related to the client’s specific situation. The first initial half-hour consultation with the attorney will cost no more than $25. The Boston Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service serves the Greater Boston Area.



Massachusetts State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

20 West Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: (617) 654-0400
Phone 2: (866) 627-7577
URL: https://www.masslawhelp.com/

The Massachusetts Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) refers clients to a lawyer for their legal issue and in their area. The initial half-hour consultation fee is no more than $25. The Massachusetts Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service serves Massachusetts.



Middlesex County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service Program

200 Trade Center
3rd Floor, Room 329
Woburn, MA 01801
Phone 2: (781) 939-2797
Fax: (781) 933-1291
URL: http://www.middlesexbar.org/newSite/LRS.html

Middlesex County Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) is designed to assist members of the public in obtaining appropriate and affordable legal services. LRS clients are provided with the names of 3 appropriate attorney referrals to contact. Each attorney establishes his/her own rates and clients are encouraged to discuss the proposed fee arrangement at the outset. Middlesex County Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Services serves Middlesex County.



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