The St. Joseph County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service was established to assist individuals and businesses in finding an attorney.
Lawyers who participate in the service must have:
Attorneys in our service practice in almost all areas of law, including:
When you contact the service, staff will help you evaluate your situation and then refer you to an attorney who practices in that area of law. The SJCBA staff is unable to provide you with legal advice.
There is a $25 fee for the referral service, which includes a 30 minute consultation with the attorney. Any additional attorney’s fees for services will be discussed between you and the attorney. Click here to complete the request form and you will receive a link to pay your referral fee.
You may also contact the LRS by telephone: (574) 235-9657. The phone line is monitored between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. weekdays.
If you are seeking an attorney referral and are unable to reach us by phone, please send an email to stjoelrs@gmail.com. In your email, please include:
Email inquiries will be responded to in the order they are received.
If you cannot afford an attorney, please check our legal resources page for information on volunteer and pro bono services in the area. SJCBA also shares information about upcoming legal clinics on our events page.