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Every listing is cross-referenced with state bar records. Profiles are editorially curated, ratings are never paid for, and your inquiries stay private between you and counsel. No hidden referral fees, no shopping for retainers up-front — just verified attorneys, organized the way a serious legal matter deserves.
Find a personal injury lawyer, criminal defense attorney, family law specialist, immigration counsel, estate planning attorney, business lawyer, real estate counsel, or employment law expert — searchable by city, ZIP, or state. Compare consultation fees, read authentic client reviews, and book a video or in-person meeting with verified U.S. attorneys near you.
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About LawyersListed
America’s editorially independent directory of verified attorneys.
LawyersListed is a national directory of bar-verified U.S. attorneys. Every listing is cross-referenced with state bar records, so when you find a lawyer here, you can confirm their license, practice areas, and disciplinary history before you ever pick up the phone. Whether you need a personal injury attorney, a criminal defense lawyer, or a family law specialist, our directory makes it simple to find the right counsel near you.
We are editorially independent from the attorneys we list. Profiles, ratings, and search rankings are not influenced by advertising spend. Featured placements are clearly disclosed, and we never collect a referral fee out of your attorney’s retainer. You see the same consultation fee the attorney would quote you over the phone — published up front, with no surprise add-ons.
Beyond the directory, our platform connects you to verified counsel through free public legal Q&A, private paid consultations, and a secure booking system. If you are an attorney looking to grow your practice, our attorney listing program gets your profile in front of clients who are actively searching for counsel — without surrendering a cut of your fee.
By practice area
Counsel for every legal matter.
From personal injury to corporate transactions — search 2 million attorneys by their core practice.
Litigation
444,928 attorneys
General
434,314 attorneys
Business
431,648 attorneys
Real Estate
271,652 attorneys
Personal Injury
220,064 attorneys
Criminal Defense
183,170 attorneys
Family Law
169,356 attorneys
Employment
159,385 attorneys
Estate Planning
132,646 attorneys
Government
131,351 attorneys
Insurance
121,023 attorneys
IP
91,779 attorneys
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Every U.S. state and the District of Columbia. Licensed counsel cross-referenced with state bar records.
California
240,885 attorneys
BrowseNew York
220,278 attorneys
BrowseTexas
130,450 attorneys
BrowseFlorida
112,984 attorneys
BrowseDistrict of Columbia
89,578 attorneys
BrowseIllinois
88,344 attorneys
BrowseVirginia
81,031 attorneys
BrowseMassachusetts
66,822 attorneys
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All states and D.C.
- Alabama16,546
- Alaska3,749
- Arizona29,924
- Arkansas10,799
- Colorado38,084
- Connecticut29,562
- Delaware6,573
- Georgia53,183
- Hawaii6,917
- Idaho6,129
- Indiana25,366
- Iowa13,032
- Kansas11,366
- Kentucky18,177
- Louisiana29,070
- Maine6,670
- Maryland46,861
- Michigan41,999
- Minnesota32,096
- Mississippi11,583
- Missouri37,536
- Montana7,478
- Nebraska8,980
- Nevada11,813
- New Hampshire6,097
- New Jersey64,084
- New Mexico10,854
- North Carolina39,648
- North Dakota2,482
- Ohio55,209
- Oklahoma23,342
- Oregon22,900
- Pennsylvania65,401
- Rhode Island8,258
- South Carolina19,784
- South Dakota2,530
- Tennessee29,909
- Utah12,924
- Vermont5,311
- Washington41,650
- West Virginia6,866
- Wisconsin22,634
- Wyoming2,970
By city
Find a lawyer in the top U.S. metros.
- NYNew York115K attorneys
- CALos Angeles40K attorneys
- ILChicago52K attorneys
- TXHouston31K attorneys
- AZPhoenix15K attorneys
- PAPhiladelphia19K attorneys
- TXSan Antonio8.0K attorneys
- CASan Diego17K attorneys
- TXDallas24K attorneys
- TXAustin20K attorneys
- FLJacksonville5.5K attorneys
- CASan Jose5.0K attorneys
- FLMiami16K attorneys
- MABoston28K attorneys
- WASeattle17K attorneys
- CODenver18K attorneys
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Editorial guide
How to choose the right attorney near you.
Six concrete steps drawn from how legal-services consumers actually decide, and from how attorneys evaluate one another. Read these before you call.
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Confirm the attorney is licensed in your state.
Every U.S. attorney is licensed by the state bar of the state(s) where they practice. Before hiring counsel, confirm the attorney is in good standing with the state bar that governs your matter. Every listing on LawyersListed includes the attorney's bar number and the disciplinary status reported by the state bar — surfaced, not buried.
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Match the practice area to the case.
Law is specialized. A real-estate attorney is not the right counsel for a DUI case, and a personal-injury firm rarely handles immigration matters. Filter by practice area first — the 36 areas in our directory mirror how the American Bar Association classifies practice, so your shortlist starts focused.
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Read the consultation policy before you book.
Some attorneys offer a free 15-minute screen; others charge $250 for a full intake. Both are legitimate — but you should know which one you are buying. Every attorney profile lists the consultation fee, the typical duration, and what is included. No retainer is collected before the consultation completes.
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Weigh the reviews against the case mix.
A 4.9-star attorney with 12 reviews from low-stakes traffic matters may not be the right choice for a complex commercial dispute. Read the substance of recent reviews, not just the average. Our editorial team flags reviews that appear inauthentic and removes those that violate our policy.
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Ask before you sign.
The first consultation is your window to test fit. Bring a one-page summary of the facts, the documents you already have, and three clear questions: How have you handled a case like mine? What is the realistic range of outcomes? What will this cost end-to-end, and how is it billed?
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Keep the retainer agreement, every email, every receipt.
Once you retain counsel, document the engagement. The retainer agreement defines scope and billing. State bars enforce trust-account rules — your retainer sits in a client trust account, drawn down as work is performed. Keep written records; a clean paper trail protects both parties.
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How it works
Find a verified lawyer in three deliberate steps.
No phone trees, no shopping for retainers up-front. The platform is built around the way thoughtful consumers actually hire counsel.
1Step 1 Search a verified attorney directory.
Tell us the practice area and the city or ZIP. Our directory returns only attorneys cross-referenced against state bar records — with disciplinary history surfaced, never hidden.
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2Step 2 Compare profiles side-by-side.
Bar credentials, languages, consultation fee, response time, verified client reviews — all laid out the same way on every profile. Shortlist three, message all three from one place.
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Schedule a video consultation directly from the attorney’s calendar. Payment is held in escrow and only released to the attorney after the consultation completes. No retainer, no surprise add-ons.
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Top-rated counsel
Highly-rated attorneys, ready to help.
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Frequently asked questions about finding a lawyer.
Straight answers to the questions our editorial team hears every week. Don’t see yours? Write to the desk.
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Every U.S. attorney listed on LawyersListed has been cross-referenced against the state bar association where they are admitted. We confirm bar number, license status, admission date, and disciplinary history. Profiles also surface board certifications, languages spoken, and the consultation fee the attorney charges — none of which can be edited without staff review.
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How quickly can I book a consultation with an attorney?
Most LawyersListed attorneys publish their live calendar. You can typically book a video consultation within 24–72 hours, sometimes the same day. Payment is held in a secure escrow account and is only released to the attorney after the consultation completes.
What kinds of lawyers can I find on LawyersListed?
Our directory spans 36 practice areas — including personal injury, criminal defense, family law, immigration, business and corporate law, real estate, employment, intellectual property, estate planning, tax, and bankruptcy. Filter by area, language, jurisdiction, and consultation fee to narrow your shortlist.
Are LawyersListed reviews and ratings trustworthy?
Reviews are tied to verified consultations and matter engagements. Our editorial team screens reviews for authenticity, removes content that violates policy, and labels paid promotions clearly. Ratings are never influenced by an attorney's subscription tier or advertising spend.
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Yes. Anyone can post a question to our Q&A community — anonymously, if you prefer. Verified attorneys respond, usually within a few hours, at no cost. Answers are general guidance, not formal legal advice, but they are a strong starting point before you hire counsel.
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