Lawyer Referral Services | Akron Bar Association
Connects people in need of legal assistance with a pre-screened, experienced, qualified, and local attorney. Participating attorneys must meet experience criteria in their areas of practice and carry liability insurance in order to be a member of the referral service. In some cases, the following appointments can be arranged: house calls, knowledge of foreign languages, evening appointments and referrals to attorneys licensed in other states.
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211 Summit
Physical Address
57 South Broadway Street, Akron, OH 44308
Hours
Same as site hours.
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Fax
(330) 253-2140
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Website
Application process
Visit the self-serve portal at www.akronbar.org/?pg=LRS or call the Lawyer Referral phone number for more information.
Fee
First 30-minute attorney consultation is free for individuals who have been injured, need to file bankruptcy, workers compensation, veteran's benefits, or social security, and for personal injury cases. Often this consultation is all that is needed. For all other legal issues, there is a $30 referral fee for a 30 minute consultation. Fees for additional services are arranged directly with the attorney.
Eligibility
Serves residents of Portage, Summit, and Wayne counties.
Languages
None.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio Portage County, Ohio Wayne County, Ohio
Agency info
Akron Bar Association
Offers a professional organization for lawyers. Provides referrals to attorneys who will provide legal consultations for a nominal fee. Mediates disputes regarding attorney fees, and investigates complaints against Summit County Attorneys. Offers a speakers bureau for presentations on a variety of topics. Provides continuing legal education to local attorneys and judges. Provides pro bono legal services.