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San Francisco-Marin Lawyer Referral and Information Service

Advantages of Using LRIS

As the largest and oldest public service program of The Bar Association of San Francisco, we've been referring individuals like you since 1946. Read about some of the advantages of using LRIS, or any certified lawyer referral service, over an online directory of attorneys or attorney websites.

San Francisco-Marin Lawyer Referral & Information Service of The Bar Association of San Francisco

Trained, helpful, multilingual staff you can talk to
Attorneys must meet experience qualifications for referrals
All attorney members must carry malpractice insurance
All attorneys must be in good standing with the State Bar of California
Certified by the State Bar of California and approved by the American Bar Association
Ongoing reviews of attorney performance
Client satisfaction surveyed with each referral

Internet Online/Phone Directory

Impersonal
No experience or qualification requirements
Attorneys are not required to carry malpractice insurance
Attorneys’ record with the State Bar of California might not be checked
Online referral services and phone directories might not be certified by the State Bar of California or approved by the American Bar Association
Lack of oversight

Call us Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m PST at (415) 989-1616.

We care about your privacy. Read about it here.

State Bar of California Certification #0002