Description
This is the Bar Association’s intake line that connects callers to private lawyers. Private attorney referrals are usually most applicable for low-income populations when there is no non-profit help available, or for cases where there might be funds recovered to pay an attorney (personal injury, a lawsuit against someone to recover funds for some kind of damage, SSI/SSDI, insurance cases, etc.).
Ways to Contact
There are three ways to get a referral:
1. Use ACBA's online self-referral form HERE
2. Request a referral online using THIS FORM
3. Call (510) 302-2222, ext. 4, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:30am – 12pm. The LRS phone service is currently down until September 9, but options 1 and 2 remain functional.
Process
During the initial call, Bar Association staff will do an intake to determine what type of help you need. They will then connect you to the appropriate kind of private lawyer.
The cost for this information and a 30 minute consultation with the lawyer is $40.
In limited situations, the Bar may offer free private attorney support.
Notes
Collect key information in advance if possible: case numbers, names of key people, court dates and deadlines, documents related to the issue, and any questions you have.