Lawyer Referral Services
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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Annapolis
Anne Arundel County Bar Association
Fax: (410) 280-6966
URL: https://www.aabar.org/
Email: AABA@circuitcourt.org
Anne Arundel County Bar Association’s (AACBA) Lawyer Referral & Information Services (LRIS) provides clients with a lawyer who is well-versed in the area of law needed and located in Ann Arundel County. The Initial 30-minute consultation will be $35. The Anne Arundel County Bar Association LRIS serves Anne Arundel County.
Baltimore
Bar Association of Baltimore City
Fax: (410) 685-3420
URL: https://www.baltimorebar.org/
Email: info@baltimorebar.org
The Bar Association of Baltimore City (BABC)’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) provides referrals to lawyers who best fit the client’s legal needs. The initial 30-minute consultation has a $35 fee. The Bar Association of Baltimore City’s LRIS serves Baltimore City.
Civil Justice, Inc.
Fax: (410) 706-3196
URL: https://www.civiljusticenetwork.org/
Email: cjn@civiljusticenetwork.org
Civil Justice, Inc. assists clients in finding a lawyer who will best fit their legal needs. Lawyers can be searched by practice area, last name, or county. Civil Justice, Inc. serves Marylanders statewide.
Bel Air
Harford County Bar Foundation
URL: https://www.harfordcountybarfoundation.org/about/
Email: outreach@harfordcountybarfoundation.org
The Harford County Bar Foundation (HCBF) is a non-profit community outreach program that provides direct referrals to local legal services or organizations based on the unique needs of each client. They offer free referrals to attorneys in all areas of law. Fees are arranged directly between clients and attorneys. HCBF also holds regular clinics and workshops, provides direct representation and collaborates with other non-profits regarding abuse, custody, homelessness, bankruptcy, employment, and other matters. Serving Harford and Cecil counties.
Frederick
Bar Association of Frederick County
Fax: (301) 663-8001
URL: http://www.frederickbar.org
Email: info@frederickbar.org
The Bar Association of Frederick County (BAFC) assists clients in finding a lawyer who will best fit their legal needs. Lawyers can be searched by practice area. The Bar Association of Frederick County serves Frederick County.
Rockville
Montgomery County Bar Association
URL: http://www.montbar.org/
The Bar Association of Montgomery County (BAMC) Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) refers clients to a lawyer who is well-versed in the area of law needed. The initial 30-minute consultation will be charged a fee. The Bar Association of Montgomery County LRS serves Montgomery County.
Towson
Baltimore County Bar Association
Fax: (410) 823-3418
URL: https://bcba.org/?pg=lawyer-referral-program
The Baltimore County Bar Association (BCBA) Lawyer Referral And Information Service (LRIS) matches lawyers to clients with specific needs. The initial 30-minute consultation has a cost of $35. The Baltimore County Bar Association LRIS serves Baltimore County.
Upper Marlboro
Prince George's County Bar Association
Fax: (301) 952-1429
URL: http://www.pgcba.com/
The Prince George’s County Bar Association (PGCBA) Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) refers clients to lawyers who are will best fit their legal needs. The Prince George’s County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service serves Prince George’s County.




