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5 Reputable Sources to Find a Maryland Attorney

MicahJWaters | Jun 15, 2010 |

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The American Bar Association – The ABA website (in conjunction with its subsidiary FindLegalHelp.org) offers a myriad of resources for the public, including a consumers' guide to legal help and lawyer referrals by state. The website lists a handful of the county bar associations in Maryland that offer free and reliable lawyer referrals. The site also indicates which bar associations meet the rigorous ABA standards for lawyer referral (such as the Baltimore County Bar Association). Similarly, you can also check the Maryland State Bar Association, which lists the contact information of each Maryland county that provides lawyer referral services.

University of Maryland School of Law – While many law professors no longer actively practice, they can still be a great source for reputable, trustworthy references. Peruse the faculty profiles to find a professor that practiced in the same type of law that your case falls under. Contact them to see if they cancan (or are willing to) recommend practicing attorneys in the area.

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service – MVLS is a non-profit organization that provides pro bono legal assistance to low-income Maryland residents. To see if you qualify for assistance (based on your income and type of legal issue), simply call during intake hours and if you qualify, you will be paired with a Maryland attorney who has expertise in the area of law your case requires.

The Bankruptcy Bar Association – If you are facing bankruptcy, Maryland's Bankruptcy Bar Association can be a viable source for reputable, well-established attorneys with expertise in the area of bankruptcy. Browse the member directory or contact the association directly to ask for references.

The Maryland Association for Justice – The purpose of MAJ is to help "individuals harmed by the unsafe behavior of others to obtain meaningful redress through the civil justice system." The MAJ website offers their proprietary LawyerSearch database, which lists attorneys who are members and are in good standing with the association and has more than 1,100 lawyers throughout the state listed.

Maryland Collaborative Law Association – This particular organization is a group comprised of lawyers, mental health professionals, financial planners, and more who believe collaborative law is a viable alternative when it comes to resolving disputes. As with many other associations, MCLA can help you find a Maryland attorney right for your case with their member directory of attorneys.