An Arizona Attorney is a lawyer who is barred and in good standing in the State of Arizona.  An Arizona attorney represents clients in all kinds of legal matters.  Criminal Arizona Attorneys will represent individuals charge with crimes originating in the State of Arizona whether they be misdemeanors, felonies, DUI, traffic violations or violations of local ordinances.  Civil Arizona Attorneys represent their clients in actions where the cause of action for a tort, contract or other matter involving damages, injunctions, or other form or relief are at issue.  Arizona Attorneys who focus on civil law will represent clients who are involved in  personal injury, contracts, real estate, landlord/tenant, wills and trusts, corporate law and many others.  

In order to practice law within the State of Arizona an Arizona Attorney must be barred in the State of Arizona, be in good standing and meet the disciplinary requirements of the Arizona Bar Association.

The first requirement is that the Arizona Attorney have a bachelors degree from a college or university either in the United States or an accredited University abroad.  In addition, a Arizona Attorney applicant must be a graduate of an accredited law school or meet any of the alternate eligibility requirements allowed by the Arizona Board of Bar Examiners.  Once an applicant has graduated from law school he, or she, must pass the Arizona Bar Exam.  The Arizona Bar Exam is a two day examination. The first day is comprised of 6 essay questions based exclusively on Arizona law.  The first day also includes 2 Multi State Performance Tests.  The MPT exam is an test that gauges an applicants ability to take evidence and, both statutory and common law, and create a persuasive memo or brief discussing the legal issue.   The second day of the Arizona Bar Exam is the Multi-State Bar Exam.  The MBE is a nationwide exam consisting of 200 multiple choice questions written and administered by the National Bar Association.  The average passing rate for the Arizona Bar Exam is around 71%.   In addition, an applicant must take the MPRE and get a passing score of 80.

The Arizona state court system is comprised of three levels of courts.  There are 3 types of trial courts consisting of the municipal courts, the justice of the peace courts, and the superior courts.  Appeals from those matters are brought in the Court of Appeals for the State of Arizona and the Arizona Supreme Court is the highest court in the State.

The municipal courts in Arizona are also known as the city courts or the magistrate courts.  They hear criminal matters involving misdemeanors and petty offenses in the municipality.  The municipal courts have concurrent jurisdiction with the justice of the peace courts over violations of State laws and also have jurisdiction over DUI, hit & runs and reckless driving.  The municipal courts do not hear civil suits.

The Justices of the Peace Courts comprise a larger jurisdiction than the municipal courts and are larger than a town but usually smaller than a county.  The Justices of the Peace Courts hear traffic cases, certain criminal cases; and civil matters where the amount in question is less than $10,000.  The Justices of the Peace Courts also have concurrent jurisdiction with the Superior courts to hear landlord/tenant matters where the damages are between $5,000 and $10,000.  The Justices of the Peace Courts also hear misdemeanors, assault & battery, preliminary felony matters, and criminal offenses where the maximum penalty is greater than 6 months in jail or greater than a $2,500 fine.  

The Superior court has one location in each county and hears all felony cases and some misdemeanor cases concurrently with the Justices of the Peace Courts.  The Superior Courts also hear civil matters where the amount in question is greater than $10,000, evictions, probate, divorces and naturalization.

If you are looking for Arizona Attorneys you have many options to you.  The easiest way is by looking though an internet search, asking friends or co-workers, looking through newspapers, magazines and other publications.  Almost every Arizona Attorney has a website that will detail their experience, education, victories, any specialities, and their areas of practice.  Although this is a good start, the information about the Arizona Attorney that you will find through this method will be positive and is unlikely to show an disfavorable information about the Arizona Attorney.  

Aside from looking on your own you may also want to take advantage of a referral service.  The Arizona Bar Association does not operate its own referral service but most of the Arizona County and Local bar associations operate referral services.  

Maricopa County, the home of Phoenix and Glendale, Arizona has a referral service at www.maricopalawyers.org.  You have two options when accessing the service. You can call directly at 602-257-4434 to speak to a representative or you can fill out the referral form by clicking on the link at the right of the page.  A representative from the Maricopa County Referral service will then get in touch with you about finding an Arizona Attorney to represent you in that particular county.  

One other option in seeking an Arizona Attorney is to use the lawyer referral service at laws.com.  Laws.com operates a valuable referral service where, just by inputting your basic contact information and a brief description of your problem a representative from laws.com will be able get you in touch with an Arizona Attorney who will be able to help you with your legal problem.

When you are meeting with Arizona Attorneys you will want to ask a number of questions regarding the Arizona Attorneys ability to represent you.  You should sit back and make a long list of questions that you have and what aspects of an Arizona Attorney will be important to you.  Here are just a few examples of questions you should ask a potential Arizona Attorney before agreeing to representation.

■ Where did you go to law school?

■ How long have you been practicing in Arizona?

■ Have you ever been disciplined by any bar association?

■ What areas of law do you practice in?

■ What percentage of these cases are in the area I need help in?

■ Who in your firm will be handling my case?

■ What is the main issue in my case?

■ What do you see as the result?

 

Alabama Attorneys are those lawyers that have passed the Alabama Bar Exam and are licensed, and in good standing, in the State of Alabama and capable of practicing law within the State of Alabama.  Alabama Attorneys represent clients in both criminal and civil matters that are argued in any State court proceeding within Alabama.

In order to practice law within the State of Alabama and be considered an Alabama Attorney an individual must be barred within the State of Alabama as well as meet the ethical and moral standards of the Alabama Bar Association.  

To be able to sit for the Alabama Bar Exam an individual must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University.  The school need not be within the United States but must be recognized as an established University.  In addition, an applicant to sit for the Alabama Bar Examination must have graduated from an accredited law school from within the United States or met one of the other options that are outlined in the Alabama Bar Examiners Office handbook.  

The Alabama Bar Exam is a 3 day exam.  The first two days are comprised of the Multi-State Essay Exam, The Multi-State Performance Exam and The Alabama State Essay Exam.  The third day of the Alabama Bar Exam consists of the Multi-State Bar exam.  A passing score on the Alabama Bar Examination is a 128 scaled score.  The Alabama Bar Exam is administered twice a year, once in February and again in July.  The passage rate for the July exam is around 73% and the passing rate for the February exam is around 50%.  This is not necessarily because the February Exam is more difficult but rather because the February exam consists mostly of individuals who took the July exam and did not pass.

When an individual is an Alabama Attorney he, or she, must be familiar with the Alabama court systerm.  There are 3 main types of courts in the Alabama Court System; the District Courts, the Municipal Courts; and the Circuit Courts.

There are 273 Municipal Courts in the State of Alabama.  These courts handle probate matters, and offences involving violations of municipal ordinances, DUI and DWI, and traffic violations.  

There are 67 District courts in the Alabama judicial system.  The district courts hear all small claims and misdemeanor violations.  The district courts also have exclusive jurisdiction involving civil matters where the amount in question is less than $3,000.  For those civil matters where the amount in question is between $3,000 and $10,000 the district courts have concurrent jurisdiction with the Alabama Circuit Courts.

There are 41 Circuit courts in the State of Alabama.  These courts handle all juvenile and domestic violence cases.  They also have exclusive jurisdiction in all felonies and civil claims where the amount in question is more than $10,000.  The Circuit courts have concurrent jurisdiction with the District courts in matters involving DUI, misdemeanors and those civil matters where the amount in question is between $3,000 and $10,000.

Once cases move past any of these three courts they may be brought to either the Court of Criminal Appeals of the Court of Civil Appeals.  The Court of Criminal Appeals hears all matters involving an appeal of a misdemeanor or felony;  the court of Civil appeals hears all appeals where the amount in question is less than $50,000.  The Supreme Court of Alabama is the highest court in the State where an Alabama Attorney will practice.  The Supreme Court of Alabama hears all appeals that go through the Appellate System and also have exclusive jurisdiction in all civil appeals where the amount in question is greater than $50,000.

If you have had a problem with your Alabama attorney then you may want to file a complaint with the Alabama bar association.  Before you attempt to go through with any formal proceeding against your Alabama attorney you should attempt to resolve the matter personally with your Alabama attorney.  Once a formal complaint is filed against your Alabama attorney it may not be repealed.   

If you feel that the only way to deal with the matter is to file a complaint with the Alabama State Bar then you should seek a brochure by contacting the bar association at 334-269-1515.  Once you have filled out a report then your complaint will be reviewed by the Alabama Bar Counsel.  The Counsel will then contact the Alabama attorney involved and ask him, or her, to file an answer.  The complaint process may take between 6 – 18 months for formal charges to go from the preliminary investigative stages to a final outcome.  If your Alabama attorney is found by the Bar Counsel to be in violation of an ethical violation the the Alabama Bar Association may file a number of sanctions ranging from probation, public or private reprimand, suspension or even disbarment.  You can file your complaint by filling out the complaint form at www.alabar.org and mail the written, signed, document to:

Alabama State Bar

Disciplinary Commission

P.O. Box 671

Montgomery, AL 36101-0671

If you are looking for Alabama Attorneys then you will have a number of options available to you.  One simple option is to just do an internet search.  Almost all Alabama Attorneys have their own websites that will describe what their kind of cases they handle, their educational background and experience practicing as an Alabama attorney.

You can also use the referral service at Alabama Bar Association at www.alabar.org.  The  referral  service at the site is the only one that is operated by the Alabama Bar Association.  All Alabama Attorneys that are used in the referral service are barred and in good standing with the Alabama Bar Association.  The referral service may be reached calling 1-800-392-5660 to speak with a representative or by completing the online referral form at www.alabar.org.

The lawyer that you are eventually referred to you will not charge more than $50 for a half hour consultation interview.  

In addition, if you cannot afford a lawyer than you may be able take advantage of free legal aid services in from an Alabama Attorney.  Alabama Attorneys are required to perform a certain amount of pro bono hours per year.  In order to find out if you qualify for free legal aid from Alabama Attorneys you may call 1-866-456-4995 or fill out the form at www.alabar.org.  Even if you do qualify for free legal aid from the Alabama Bar Association cannot help with traffic, criminal or juvenile matters.

New Hampshire attorneys are legal professionals who represent clients in the state of New Hampshire. These legal professionals handle all legal situations—from civil claims to defending criminal clients—in the state’s court system.  Because of the broadness associated with this term, New Hampshire attorneys will practice in all scopes of law within the local and federal system. 

New Hampshire attorneys utilize an integral understanding of the state’s statutes and laws. This localized knowledge ensures that effective legal representation will be provided to residents of the state and for those individuals or entities who face legal quandaries within the state’s legal jurisdiction.    

New Hampshire attorneys are licensed professionals. These individuals are deemed suitable—through the attainment of a license—to practice law and litigate for clients in the state.  

To secure licensing in the state, an individual must secure a post-graduate law degree from an accredited law university and then subsequently pass the state’s bar examination. 

Obtaining a license signifies a professional understanding of the law. This implication states that a New Hampshire attorney possesses the skills necessary to formulate a sound claim or defense while expediting the search for a legal remedy. In summation, any legal issue that pertains to New Hampshire statutes or laws or any infraction that takes place in the state should be litigated by a New Hampshire attorney. 

New Hampshire attorneys will represent individuals or entities that face legal predicaments in the state. The location of the quandary and laws attached are essential when evaluating your need for legal representation. 

New Hampshire attorneys may litigate to resolve any legal matter in the state. Because of this comprehensive scope, New Hampshire attorneys may represent a client charged with both criminal felonies and/or civil misdemeanors. Moreover, New Hampshire attorneys may facilitate the formation of contracts associated with any commercial or private purchase. 

Because of this range, it is crucial to pinpoint the laws and circumstances surrounding your case. For example, if you are filing for bankruptcy you must hire a bankruptcy attorney. If you are a filing a worker’s compensation suit, you must hire a worker’s comp lawyer. 

As stated above, it is imperative that you hire a specialist. You must match the professional’s expertise with the laws surrounding your legal matter. Before searching for New Hampshire attorneys you must pinpoint the surrounding laws. Hiring a specialist will ensure the construction of a sound claim or defense. Specialists are well-versed in the particular subject matter; these professionals—regardless of the field—are experienced in filing claims or constructing defenses.  Specialization is present in the field of law because the legal process is complex. Specialists ensure not only the construction of a streamlined filing, but also the development of a sound claim based on experience and knowledge. 

When searching for New Hampshire attorneys, you should utilize all available resources, including the Internet, the bar association, referral services and forums or client testimonials. 

When searching for New Hampshire attorneys follow these steps:

1. After pinpointing the laws of your case—and subsequently stating the specialty you need–conduct Internet searches to locate the desired New Hampshire attorneys in your area.  

2. Contact the local lawyer referral service offered by New Hampshire’s bar association. This database organizes and lists New Hampshire attorneys by specialty. This service will also list the attorney’s achievements and/or disciplinary actions if applicable. 

3. Observe client testimonials and internet forums to get a firsthand account of the particular attorney’s effectiveness. These resources are evaluation tools, necessary to gauge the professionalism and experience of the legal professional.

4. After you have compiled a list of specialized New Hampshire attorneys in your region, inspect their biographical information listed on their firm’s website. 

5. Get a hold of the New Hampshire attorney’s client list. This list will allow to you review the attorney’s previous cases, their subject matter and the verdict of each. To secure this list, contact the attorney or his/her firm.

When you have compiled a list of prospective New Hampshire attorneys in your area, you should schedule consultations and/or phone interviews. The cost and availability of these meetings are elastic to the field of law the attorney practices. For instance, the majority of civil New Hampshire attorneys provide free consultations because of they operate—presumably—on a contingency basis (a civil attorney will only represent clients who have a legitimate shot of securing a settlement). In contrast, criminal New Hampshire attorneys charge hourly or based on a retainer agreement, so the availability and cost of consultations will vary based on the individual. 

Consultations provide a glimpse of how the legal professional will handle your case. Furthermore, these preliminary meetings enable you to get a feel for the professional’s personality. During the consultation, you should ask yourself the following questions: 

1. Does the New Hampshire attorney listen well? Is he/she easy to talk to?

2. Does the New Hampshire attorney instill confidence that your legal predicament will be litigated in a cost-effective manner?

3. Does the New Hampshire attorney elucidate the intricacies in question and how they apply to your case? Is the explanation lucid and easy to understand?

4. Evaluate how New Hampshire Attorney’s staff and office. 

These evaluations are crucial in formulating a scouting report for legal representation; they will provide a peak as to the individual’s effectiveness. That being said, the most crucial attribute when selecting a New Hampshire attorney is the individual’s experience; this characteristic represents the legal professionals, grasp of the underlying legal framework, reputability and his/her overall ability to construct a sound defense or claim. 

It is important to hire a New Hampshire attorney who you feel comfortable with. The individual must be affable and easy to communicate with. You must develop a rapport with your legal aid; all information and facts concerning your case must be expressed openly to construct a sound claim or defense. 

Similar to all forms of legal aid, New Hampshire attorneys are costly. This inevitability must be evaluated before choosing representation. When consulting with prospective aid, ask for a copy of the individual’s payment schedule. Go over this document in detail with the New Hampshire attorney. The majority of New Hampshire attorneys will operate (provide service) under one of the following payment schedules: Hourly (the individual is paid hourly for services rendered); contingency basis (the New Hampshire attorney charges a flat percentage of the settlement if one is secured); retainer fee (a lump sum payment is provided before services are rendered). 

A Nevada attorney refers to a licensed legal professional who practices in the state of Nevada. Because of the broadness associated with this term, Nevada attorneys may specialize in any type of law. 

Although the term “Nevada attorney” is expansive, these individuals all display an inherent understanding for particular statutes that make-up the state’s legal framework. This localized knowledge ensures the delivery of efficient legal aid to residents of Nevada or for those who face legal quandaries within the state. 

As stated above, a Nevada attorney can offer legal expertise for a number of situations. Nevada attorneys may expedite the formation of a contract (such as for business or purchasing a home etc.), represent clients in civil or criminal matters, defend clients accused of any legal wrongdoing or any other matter involving Nevada state law.  

Nevada attorneys are licensed legal professionals. To practice law in the state, an individual must attain a post-graduate degree from a law university or college then subsequently pass the state’s BAR exam. Nevada law requires all prospective lawyers to pass the bar examination after meeting all J.D. requirements degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. No individual may practice law in Nevada without passing the bar examination. 

Nevada attorneys represent individuals or entities that face legal quandaries in the state’s jurisdictional boundaries. The location of the legal situation and the laws attached are necessary when evaluating your need for representation. 

Nevada attorneys will represent clients (individuals or entities) on any legal matter. Because of this broad scope, Nevada attorneys may represent clients charged with misdemeanors, felonies or for fundamental business transactions, such as developing contracts, purchasing property etc.

When assessing your need for a Nevada attorney you must identify the scope of law that your case falls under. Nevada attorneys will not focus on multiple scopes of law; instead, these professionals specialize in a precise legal field.

Because Nevada Attorneys utilize a specific skill-set, you must isolate the laws surrounding your problem to subsequently choose a specialist. Hiring a specialist that is experienced in your particular legal matter will streamline your ability to secure a legal remedy. If you do not hire a Nevada attorney that specializes in the underlying scope of law that your case is enshrouded in, you will not be able to construct a sound claim or defense.

Aside from isolating the statutes or laws of your legal matter, it is important to consider the severity of charges against you or the expected benefit of filing a legal claim. If your desired settlement barely outweighs the cost of hiring a Nevada attorney or filing a claim, you should seek an outside settlement. If you are clearly guilty of an infraction and your charges are not likely to be diminished, you should opt for a public defender. These decisions; however, are widely based on your financial standing—if you are in the position to hire a Nevada attorney, your ability and the suggested route will be more loosely suggested. 

In summation, when evaluating your need for a Nevada attorney, please ask yourself the following questions:

• How serious are the charges against you? If you are the claimant, what are you looking to accomplish and what is the expected settlement?

• Can your legal matter be settled out of court through alternative resolutions, such as arbitration or mediation?

• Can a Nevada attorney diminish your charges or help secure a settlement? 

• What is your budget and how much does prospective representation cost?

• Does your expected settlement outweigh the cost of representation?

To effectively search for Nevada attorneys, you must utilize all available resources:

1. After pinpointing the laws of your particular case, you must conduct Internet searches to locate all Nevada attorneys in your region. Remember, you must only contact those lawyers who specialize in the scope of law that surrounds your case. If you are filing for bankruptcy search for “bankruptcy lawyers” in your area. If you are suing someone for a slip and fall accident, search for “slip and fall” or “personal injury” lawyers in your area. 

2. Contact a local lawyer referral service and other referral-based databases. This particular database, which is provided by Nevada’s BAR association, organizes all local attorneys by their law firm or area of law. Moreover, the service will list the attorney’s achievements (awards, scholastic achievements etc.) and disciplinary actions if applicable. Note: only licensed Nevada attorneys will be listed in this database; if you do not find a prospective lawyer within this database you should avoid having that individual represent you.

3. Read Internet forums and client testimonials to measure the effectiveness of a desired Nevada attorney. These forums act as evaluation tools, necessary to assess the experience and efficacy of legal professionals.

4. When you have attained a list of desired Nevada attorneys in your area, you should observe the professional’s biographical information, their experience, case history and educational backgrounds to make an informed decision.

After you have gathered a list of prospective candidates, you should contact each individual to schedule consultations or phone interviews. The availability and cost of these preliminary meetings are dependent on your situation; civil Nevada attorneys will typically offer free consultations, whereas criminal Nevada attorneys will not. This contrast in price and availability is based on the nature of the legal  

Regardless of the pay schedule, consultations provide you with a glimpse of how the professional will construct a claim or represent you. These meetings will illuminate the legal strategy undertaken by the legal professional. When meeting with Nevada attorneys you should observe the following characteristics: 

1. Is the Nevada attorney attentive; does the individual listen to your complaints, concerns and does he answer your questions in a lucid matter?

2. Does the individual display characteristics that instill confidence in you regarding the formulation of a sound legal defense or claim.

3. Does the Nevada attorney elucidate the laws and specifics of your case in an easy-to-follow manner? 

4. It is essential to observe the Nevada attorney’s staff. How does the office operate? Are they professional? Do they operate in an efficient manner? 

These evaluations, although crucial in hiring effective representation, must take a back seat to most fundamental variable: the Nevada attorney’s experience. This attribute represents an assortment of characteristics, including the Nevada attorney’s, grasp of the particular legal framework, the individual’s reputability and the individual’s ability to construct a sound defense or claim. 

In addition to reviewing these attributes, you should also observe the Nevada attorney’s educational background. A solid educational background denotes an advanced understanding and work ethic. That being said, scholastic achievements should not outweigh the individual’s personality or experience. 

It is essential that you hire a legal professional whom you feel comfortable with. You must develop a rapport with the counsel; an effective claim or defense requires an open relationship, where everything is placed on the table. 

Similar to other forms of legal aid, all Nevada attorneys are expensive. Before choosing a Nevada attorney, you should go over, in detail, the professional’s payment schedule. Be sure to ask for a copy of the Nevada attorney’s retainer agreement (if the individual operates under one) before making a final hiring decision. In the majority of circumstances, Nevada attorneys will operate under one (or more) of the following payment schedules: Hourly (the individual charges per hour for services rendered); contingency basis (the Nevada attorney charges a percentage of the settlement if one is secured); retainer fees (a lump sum is delivered before legal representation is delivered.

A Montana attorney refers to a legal professional who is licensed to practice law and litigate for clients in the state of Montana. Because of the broadness attached to the term, Montana attorneys may specialize in any branch of law of the local or federal system. 

Montana attorneys display an inherent knowledge for the state’s particular laws; experience with these laws ensures the delivery of efficient legal aid to residents of Montana or for those individuals/entities that face a legal quandary in the state.  

Montana attorneys are declared eligible to practice law in the state of Montana only after they have passed the state’s bar examination. To take the bar examination prospective Montana attorneys must first secure a post-graduate law degree from an accredited university. 

 Securing a Montana law license symbolizes that the holder is well-versed and ready to litigate on behalf of clients. This familiarity permits licensed Montana attorneys to expedite the search for legal remedies, construct legally-binding contracts or represent individuals in the midst of business deals. Legal issues that pertain to Montana’s laws or situations that take place in the state must be handled by Montana attorneys. 

Montana attorneys represent clients in the midst of legal battles that take place within the state’s jurisdictional boundaries. The location of the dilemma and the laws associated are fundamental when evaluating your particular need for a Montana attorney. The need for Montana attorneys is strongly recommended if the legal matter occurred in the state.

Montana attorneys litigate on behalf of clients for legal situations connected to the state. Because of this broad scope, Montana attorneys—depending on the specialty– may represent clients charged with criminal felonies and/or civil misdemeanors. Furthermore, Montana attorneys may defend or prosecute clients in civil, trial or mediation settings. Note: when evaluating your need for a Montana attorney you should pinpoint the particular scope of law that surrounds your case. A Montana attorney will rarely focus on several types of law; these professionals utilize a particular knowledge concerning a legal subset for their clients. 

To bring efficacy to your legal fight, you must hire a specialist. To streamline your legal battle, you must first evaluate the laws surrounding your legal matter. Isolating the field of law in your situation will enable you to filter your search for representation in the state. For instance, if you are charged with a DUI, you must hire a Montana attorney that specializes in traffic law or DUI filings. By matching a attorneys specialty with your particular case, you will be able to effectively build a case.  

In addition to isolating the laws of your particular legal matter, it is imperative to evaluate the need of a Montana attorney. To effectively evaluate need, you should develop a cost-benefit analysis. This model will assist you in gauging the value of hiring a Montana attorney. For example, if your case can be settled out of court or if filing a claim—upon review of the costs associated–is frivolous, it is suggested that you avoid hiring a Montana attorney. 

These variables should be calculated when determining the need for Montana Attorneys:

• Are you the defendant in the legal matter or are you the party filing the claim? If you are the defendant, how serious are the charges filed against you? If you are the claimant, what is the monetary amount you are seeking? Do these variables outweigh the costs associated with hiring the Montana attorney?

• Can your case be settled out of court?

• Are the charges—and the underlying laws–complicated? Will you need a Montana lawyer to streamline the filing?

• Can a Montana attorney mitigate the charges or secure added compensation? 

• How expensive is the prospective Montana Attorney and what is your budget? 

• Does the expected settlement (if you are a claimant) outweigh the cost of hiring a legal professional?

When searching for Montana attorneys, you must utilize resources at your disposal. Because of the importance of this decision (Montana attorneys are costly, but can yield a considerable return on investment) you must—in addition to using all available resources—partake in a painstaking search to secure adequate legal representation.

When searching for Montana attorneys you must do the following:

1. After studying the intricacies attached to your case, conduct Internet searches to locate all Montana attorneys in your geographical region.  

2. Contact your state’s local lawyer referral service. This database, provided by Montana’s BAR association, will list all Montana attorneys based on their specialty or firm. Moreover, this service will list the particular attorney’s accomplishments (awards, distinctions etc.) or disciplinary actions taken against if applicable 

3. Utilize Internet forums and peer review services to gauge the efficacy of all desired Montana attorneys. These resources act as assessment tools; they are necessary to gauge the experience and ability of the prospective counsel.

4. Meet with family members, friends and acquaintances who have been involved with a similar legal matter. Referrals and opinions from those close to you will provide a reputable opinion of a particular legal professional. 

5. When you have accumulated a list of Montana attorneys, you should inspect their biographical information, including their experience and educational background. 

6. Aside from the individual’s biographical information, you should also inspect the professional’s case history. Evaluate the counsel’s profile and client list. If you cannot obtain this information, contact the individual’s firm and request the necessary information.

After you have narrowed your search, you must schedule consultations or phone interviews with each prospective Montana attorney. The availability and cost of these consultations are dependent on your particular case and the Montana attorney you contact. For instance, the majority of Montana attorneys who practice civil law will offer free consultations due to their assumed contingency platform. 

Regardless of the pay schedule, consultations are useful because they enable you to get a feel for the professional and his or her expected route to securing a legal remedy. When meeting with your prospective Montana attorneys you should observe the following characteristics: 

1. Does the prospective Montana attorney listen well? 

2. Does the prospective Montana attorney demonstrate abilities that your legal matter will be resolved in a cost-efficient manner?

3. Can the prospective Montana attorney elucidate your legal matter in an easy-to-understand way?

4. Evaluate the professional’s staff; the majority of Montana attorneys will be flooded with casework, prompting a delegation of work to their underlings. Because of this, it is important to observe the attorney’s office and the actions taken by particular employees of the firm.

These evaluations, although important, take a back seat to the individual’s experience. 

Experience is the most important attribute; experience represents the Montana attorney’s reputability, grasp of the particular legal framework and the general ability to construct a sound claim or defense. 

In addition to the professional’s experience, the counsel’s education will offer a glimpse of the attorney’s capabilities. Although education is important, it should not be the deciding factor when selecting representation.

It is important to hire a Montana attorney who is affable. To build a sound case you must develop a rapport with your legal aid.  

Similar to other forms of legal aid, Montana attorneys are typically expensive. Because of these costs, it is necessary to inquire about the individual’s fee schedule. Be sure to ask for a copy of the Montana attorney’s pay schedule and review it before making a final hiring decision. Montana attorneys will operate under one of the following pay schedules: Hourly; contingency basis (the professional will charge a flat percentage of the settlement only if one is secured); retainer fee (a lump sum must be is due prior to receiving any legal services or representation). 

If you have legal issues that involve a large sum of money or is too complex to handle yourself, you may prefer to handle the issue with the assistance of one of many South Dakota attorneys. These attorneys not only provide legal information and counsel, but they also offer strategic advice and sophisticated technical skills against your legal issues. Usually, you can find many South Dakota attorneys who are willing to serve as a legal guidance to help as much as possible and to only take over when formal legal counsel is necessary. It is beneficial to hire South Dakota Attorneys not only because they can assist with legal issues, but also because their professional foresight can help prevent legal issues from coming up in the first place. 

South Dakota attorneys can provide assistance by assessing the legal situation you have and offer information about different options in pursuing your case.  It is ideal to receive preliminary information about the case from multiple South Dakota attorneys in order to find a general opinion about your case and whether or not it will hold up in court as well as if the case is financially or emotionally worthwhile to pursue. This opinion can be a big time and money saver if the case is not worthwhile.

South Dakota attorneys do their job to ensure the best interests of their client by collecting relevant information and records, utilizing a legal strategy suitable for your case, collecting information that is important for your case, filling out the necessary paperwork, and communicating with the opposing party’s counsel. Your attorney will do all of this to protect your legal rights and ensure the best outcome for your case.

While it is possible to pursue a case pro se and without an attorney, it is rarely recommended for issues that are not routine or are complicated. Most pro se cases are unsuccessful due to failure to follow correct procedures, which may result in the case being thrown out. South Dakota attorneys can assist in legal situations such as arrest or questioning by South Dakota law enforcement, employment discrimination or harassment, incorporation or formation of a business, family law cases involving contested divorce or child custody, buying or selling real estate, tax issues, accidents involving personal injury and/or property damage, or drafting wills, estate plans, and trusts. 

If you decide that your case requires the assistance of an attorney, the next step is to find the best one. While there are many South Carolina attorneys to choose from, but you can filter down the options to make it easier for yourself.  The most important thing to remember is that when sorting through the different South Carolina attorneys, you want to find one that is compatible with you and the case. A great way to start your search is by asking for any referrals from businesses, friends, family, other lawyers, or online sources. When using referrals from other individuals, you should ensure that the referrals are based on the attorney’s ability to represent cases that are similar to yours. 

An easy way to narrow down the pool of potential attorneys is by reducing the scope of the geographic location of your search. Many online directories provide search tools to sort through South Carolina attorneys by geographic location. While you should not eliminate attorneys because they inconvenient, there is no point to consider attorneys that are nearly impossible for you to work with because of the location. 

For South Dakota, you can search through South Dakota cities including Deadwood, Custer, Chamberlain, Clear Lake, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Vermillion, Wagner, Watertown, Gettysburg, Howard, Lemmon, Madison, Miller, Pierre Aberdeen, Britton, and more. You can also sort through various South Dakota counties such as Codington County, Brown County, Pennington County, Mead County, and Minnehaha County.

If you decide that you need an attorney to assist you in your legal proceedings, and you have found potential candidates, you must then sort through the attorneys to find the right one based on education, experience, track record, and so on. You should also verify that the attorney is a member the American Bar Association and the South Dakota state bar. Additionally, he or she should have a decent track record that shows success in your type of case and should be able to provide references demonstrating this. You can also ask if the attorney has continued their education in the relevant field.

To figure out who is the right South Dakota attorney for you, meet each potential attorney individually to discuss the specific details of your legal issue. You should also bring along any necessary records or documents that provide relevant information about the case, to help the attorney make a good decision. 

After discussing your case with an attorney during a consultation, you should also ask the attorney questions to gauge his or her ability to represent your case. The questions can discuss what the attorney feels is the likely outcome of the case, how many similar cases the attorney has had, what education or knowledge makes the attorney appropriate for this case, the attorney’s success rate, how long the attorney has practiced law in South Dakota, what area of law he or she usually practices, how communication works between the attorney and the client, what sort of clients he or she usually has, who would personally handle the case, what are the costs of the lawsuit, and what other legal options may be available. 

South Dakota attorneys usually have varying costs that rely on different factors such as the legal issue, reputation, experience, record for success, or geographic location. Some lawyers will bill an hourly rate while others may offer flat rates or payment plans, depending on the situations. Depending on the case, an attorney may take on the case on a contingency basis as well. 

It is important to discuss with the fees and charges with the attorney to avoid any misunderstanding or miscommunication about exactly what is charged. This includes discussing how billing works, the costs and rates, what activities are specifically charged for, and attorney’s estimated costs of the case. 

South Carolina attorneys are professionals who practice the law. In order to do so, these attorneys have received degrees from accredited law schools, passed the bar exam for South Carolina, and have received their licenses by South Carolina to practice law within the state. There are numerous legal issues that South Carolina attorneys may be able to assist in if you need help. The benefit of hiring South Carolina attorneys is that they can help with both legal problems that have come up as well as preventing any problems in the first place.

South Carolina attorneys can help you with your problems by assessing the legal issue you have and providing you with information about the options available to you regarding any more legal assistance. It is a good idea to get some preliminary advice about the case from different South Carolina attorneys. By doing so, you can get a consensus opinion about your case and whether or not it will hold up in court or whether it is financially or emotionally worthwhile to pursue the case. If you receive answers that are not what you expected, it would be the time to reconsider whether the case is worthwhile.

South Carolina attorneys also make sure to follow the correct protocols to make sure to complete their jobs and work in your best interest in order to protect your legal rights. South Carolina attorneys do this by successfully by researching the law, collecting needed records, creating and executing a proper legal strategy, finding the right testimony from witnesses, finding expert consultants, completing paperwork and documents, and communicating with opposing party’s counsel in order to guarantee the best outcome for your case.

Although it is possible to pursue a case pro se, or without any legal counsel, doing so is not recommended for legal issues that are complicated or not routine. Most pro se cases do not end well because while a person may be aware of the relevant laws, they may not be as aware of the proper procedures, which can cause the case to be thrown out.

South Carolina attorneys can help in many different legal situations including arrest or questioning by South Carolina state or local law enforcement, accidents involving personal injury and/or property damage, family law cases involving contested divorce or child custody, employment discrimination or harassment, incorporation or formation of a business, buying or selling real estate, tax issues, or drafting wills, estate plans, and trusts. 

If you decide that your case requires the assistance of an attorney, the next step is to find the best one. This may seem like a difficult task because of the abundance of South Carolina attorneys, but there are ways to filter your search to make it easier. 

There are many ways to sort through South Carolina attorneys, but the most important thing to remember is to find an attorney that is compatible with you. A great way to start your search is by asking for any referrals from businesses, friends, family, other lawyers, or online sources. When using referrals from other individuals, you should ensure that the referrals are based on the attorney’s ability to represent cases that are similar to yours. 

Additionally, you can use online directories to find the best South Carolina, which allows you to connect the best prospective attorneys for your case. These directories provide search tools to sort through South Carolina Attorneys by geographic location or type of law.

For South Carolina, you can search through South Carolina cities including Aiken, Beaufort, Walterboro, Mount Pleasant, West Columbia, Winnsboro, York, Bennettsville, Bluffton, Greenwood, , Conway, Columbia, Darlington, Easley, Florence, Loris, Manning, Myrtle Beach, Orangeburg, Georgetown, Fort Mill, Greenville, Hampton, Barnwell, Anderson, Hartsville, Johns Island, Lancaster, Charleston, Camden, Chester Pickens, Ridgeland, Seneca, Summerville, and more. Additionally, you may also search through counties such as Charleston County, Greenville County, Horry County, Lexington County, Richland County, Spartanburg County, and more.

After deciding that you do require a lawyer to assist you with your legal issue, and you have found some potential candidates for the job, the next thing to do is sort through the attorneys based on their experiences in handling similar cases to yours. You may also wish to ensure that the attorney is qualified attorney for your case. This means that the attorney should be a member of both the South Carolina state bar and the American Bar Association.

Furthermore, the attorney should have a record for success and should be able to provide references that will verify this. Depending on the field of law, some attorneys may also have completed continuing education, which is something to look for. To figure out who is the best South Carolina attorney to handle your case, you should individually meet each possible attorney in person to discuss the details your case along with the attorney’s ability to represent it competently.

In order for the attorney to thoroughly examine your case and decide its estimated value, the most helpful thing you can do is bring along any relevant records or documents that provide relevant information about the case, including police records, witness statements, and more. All qualified South Carolina attorneys should be able to discuss the details of your case upon examination and explain the specific legal issues along with his or profession opinion of how the case will most likely be resolved if further legal action is taken.

Hiring South Carolina attorneys will have varied costs depending on many different factors such as the issue at hand, the attorney’s reputation and experience, the attorney’s record for success, geographic location, and more. South Carolina attorneys usually bill clients at either at an hourly or flat rate. Depending on your case’s circumstances and the field of law, attorneys may offer different payment plans to accommodate for your financial situation.

The attorney may also take on the case on a contingency basis, meaning he or she will only receive an award if the case is settled or won. During your initial consultation with the attorney, you should carefully go over fees and charges to avoid any misunderstanding or errors in billing. This includes the procedure for billing, the rates, what activities are specifically billed, for example telephone calls, and what are the estimated costs of the case. If you find that one particular attorney estimates a larger bill in comparison to others, you may wish to ask that specific attorney why that is the case.

During your consultation with an attorney, there are many questions you should ask to try to get a grasp on whether the attorney is right for you regarding his or her education, experience and qualifications. Here are some good questions to ask an attorney:

What is the most probable outcome of the case?

How many cases have you taken on that are similar to mine?

What education or special knowledge do you have that is applicable to this case?

What is your success rate in these cases?

How long you practiced law in South Carolina?

What area of law do you typically practice?

How often will I receive updates regarding my case and what form of communication will we use?

Typically, what sort of clients do you have?

Would you personally handle the case or would a junior attorney handle it?

How do your costs and fees work and how are they billed?

Are there any other legal options available for solving this problem?

Ohio attorneys are legal representatives who litigate on behalf of clients in the state of Ohio. Ohio attorneys preside over legal matters in the state’s court system.  Because of the expansiveness associated with this term, Ohio attorneys may practice in any scope of law.

Ohio attorneys are special attorneys because they express an innate understanding concerning the state’s legal system and statutes. This specialized knowledge ensures the delivery of sincere legal representation to residents of Ohio and clients who face legal problems within the state’s jurisdiction.    

To practice law in Ohio, individuals must attain a post-graduate degree from an accredited law school and subsequently pass the state’s bar examination. 

Ohio attorneys preside over cases that deal with the state’s laws or statutes. Because of this scope, Ohio attorneys will represent clients in a wide variety of fashions. As a result, it is important to identify the laws surrounding your legal matter. By doing this, you will be able to filter your search for representation—you must hire a specialist to streamline your search for a legal remedy. For example, if you are filing a medical malpractice suit, you will need—to build an effective claim—to hire a medical malpractice attorney.

To build an effective legal strategy, you must hire a specialist. It is crucial to match the counsel’s expertise with the foundation of your legal matter. To hire a specialist, you must identify what you want out of the legal action. Moreover, you must understand the laws surrounding your case. After you have isolated your strategy you should conduct a thorough search for specialized Ohio attorneys in your area.  

When probing for Ohio attorneys, you should employ all resources, including the Internet (forums, peer review services etc.) the state’s bar association and opinions offered by family and friends.

1. The first step to finding Ohio attorneys, you must utilize an Internet search. To conduct a search, simply type in the area of law your case revolves around and your area.   

2. When you have compiled a list, you should review client testimonials of those who have previously used their services. To find this information, search the lawyer’s name and “reviews” or “testimonials.” 

3. After observing testimonials and client reviews, you should visit each attorney’s website to view the individual’s biographical information. These case profiles will reveal the individual’s educational background and experience.   

After compiling a list of prospective Ohio attorneys in your area, you must contact each individual to schedule consultations. These preliminary meetings are the basis for your quest for a legal remedy; during the consultation the prospective Ohio attorney will decide whether your case is worth pursuing.  The majority of civil Ohio attorneys (particularly those involved in personal injury) will offer free consultation, while other legal professionals in the state will charge a fee.  

Consultations offer a preview as to how the Ohio Attorney will litigate and go about resolving your matter. Furthermore, the consultation will offer a glimpse of the individual’s personality. During consultation, you must ask yourself the following questions:

1. Does the Ohio attorney listen well? 

2. Does the Ohio attorney seem genuine; does he/she care about my position and my well-being?

3. Does the Ohio attorney explain the intricacies surrounding my case, including the laws associated with the matter?

4. Does the Ohio attorney instill assurance that my matter will be litigated in a cost-effective manner?

5. Is the Ohio attorney’s staff professional and courteous?

6. Are you able to communicate with the Ohio attorney? Is the individual affable? Are you able to express your thoughts, concerns and feelings regarding the case without being judged or treated poorly? 

In addition to evaluating these personality traits, you must take note of the professional’s experience and educational background. Experience is the most important attribute: this characteristic denotes a strong understanding for the laws in question, as well as a sense of reputability and effectiveness. Educational background denotes an assiduous individual; however, scholastic achievements should be trumped by the individual’s ability to communicate and his/her experience. 

The fees associated with representation will fluctuate based on the scope of law and the individual presiding over the case. The following fee schedules are frequently charged by Ohio attorneys:

Contingency Fees: In this fee schedule, Ohio attorneys will charge fees based on a percentage of a civil settlement, if one is secured. If a settlement is not secured, the Ohio attorney will not charge a fee—in this setting; you still are required to pay court fees. In the bulk of contingency fees, Ohio attorneys will charge 33%-50% of the settlement. Contingency fees are most common in personal injury suits and property damage cases. Ohio attorneys are prohibited from forming contingency arrangements in criminal and child custody cases. 

Flat Fees: Under this arrangement, an Ohio attorney will charge a flat, lump-sum fee. Flat fees are offered in straightforward legal filings.

Hourly Rate:  Ohio attorneys commonly charge per hour for services rendered. 

Retainer Fees: Ohio attorneys under this arrangement will require the delivery of a set fee paid prior to services being rendered. A retainer is, in essence, a down payment against which future costs will be billed. The retainer is placed in a separate account and the cost of legal aid is subtracted from the account as they accrue. 

An Arkansas Attorney is a lawyer who is permitted to practice within the State of Arkansas because either he or she is barred within the State Arkansas or is barred in another State but has been given special permission from the court to practice in Arkansas for a brief period of time, usually for a specific proceeding, this is called pro hoc vice.

In order to become an Arkansas Attorney an individual must meet a number of requirements; these include educational requirements as well as ethical requirements.  The first step is that an Arkansas Attorney must have his, or her, bachelors degree from an accredited college or University.  After that an individual must be accepted and graduate from an accredited law school or meet any of the alternative requirements set by the Arkansas Bar Association.  

After graduating from an accredited law school an Arkansas Attorney candidate must take and pass that Arkansas Bar Exam.  The Arkansas Bar Exam is a two day exam that is administered by the Arkansas Bar Examiners Office.  The first day consists of a Multi-State Essay Exam and a Multi-State Performance Test.  Both of these exams are written and administered by the National Board of Bar Examiners.  The Multi-State Essay Exam is an essay exam comprised of questions based on federal law.  The Multi-State Performance Test is a 90 minute test that gauges an applicants ability to take evidence and substantive law and write a persuasive memo or brief.  The second day of the Arkansas Bar Exam is the Multi-State Bar Exam.  The MBE is a 200 multiple choice examination administered by the National Board of Bar Examiners.  The passing score for the Arkansas Bar Examination is a 405 overall score.  The pass rate is around 66%.  

In addition to the substantive requirements to be an Arkansas Attorney an applicant must also take, and pass, the Multi-State Professional Responsibilities Exam.  The State of Arkansas requires a score of 85.  

If you have a problem with your Arkansas Attorney you may want to consider filing a complaint with the Arkansas committee on professional conduct.  The legal profession is one that holds itself to high ethical and professional standards and as such, an Arkansas Attorney is required to uphold him, or herself, as a member of the Arkansas Bar on a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week basis.  If you feel that your Arkansas Attorney has violated the rules of professional conduct you should first discuss the matter with the Arkansas Attorney.  If that fails to rectify the matter then you should download the grievance form at www.courts.arkansas.org.  You must complete the grievance form by including your name and information as well as the name and information of the Arkansas Attorney you wish to bring proceedings against.  Send the completed form with all relevant documentation about the violation to:

625 Marshall St.

Justice Building, RM 110

Little Rock, AR 72201-1022

You can also contact the Office of Professional Conduct at 501-376-0313.  

Arkansas Attorneys practice in three different types of trial courts within the States.  These are the District courts, the city courts and the Circuit courts.  The district courts in the State of Arkansas hear cases involving misdemeanors, preliminary felony matters, and civil cases where the amount in question is less than $5,000.  The city courts hear all the same kinds of cases that the district courts hear.  They have jurisdiction over these matters in communities where district courts do not exist.

Arkansas Attorneys also practice in any of 23 Circuit courts withing the State.  Each Circuit court is divided into 5 divisions: the civil division, criminal division, probate division, juvenile division, and the domestic relations division.  The circuit courts hear all civil cases where the amount in question is greater than $5,000.  The criminal division hears all felony cases and misdemeanor cases that are specifically prescribed, by law.  

If you are looking for an Arkansas Attorney you will have a number of options.  You can perform a simple internet search to find information on Arkansas Attorneys in your area that specialize in the area of law that you will be litigating in.  Most Arkansas Attorneys have their own websites that give valuable information about the Arkansas Attorneys education, experience, and results.  

You can also take advantage of a referral service.  The Arkansas Bar Association does not operate an Arkansas Attorney Referral service but it does have a lawyer directory.  By using the lawyer directory and inputting the name, practice, or county you wil be given a list of Arkansas attorneys in your area.  

This website also has a lawyer referral service if you are having trouble finding representation in your area.  By going to the top of this page and clicking on the “find a lawyer” link you will  be directed to input specific data including your contact information, a brief description of your legal problem and your specific location.  At that point a representative from laws.com will contact you about an attorney in your area who will be able to help you with your legal problem.  

If you need an Arkansas Attorney but you cannot afford one then you may have some options.  There are a number of legal aid services in the State of Arkansas that will be able to help you.  Two examples are the Center for Arkansas Legal Services and Legal Aid of Arkansas.  You can contact the Center for Arkansas Legal Services at www.arlegalservices.org or at 1-800-952-9243.  The legal aid services will not be able to help you with finding a criminal lawyer.  As per the 5th Amendment you are automatically appointed a criminal arkansas attorney to defend you in criminal matters.  In order to qualify for Arkansas attorneys through legal aid you must have an annual salary no more than 125% of the national poverty level.

Alaska Attorneys are those lawyers who are barred in the State of Alaska and represent clients in all legal matters that involve an individuals dealings within the State of Alaska.  Alaska attorneys represent clients in criminal matters involving misdemeanors, felonies, traffic violations, and city and burrough ordinances.  In civil matters the Alaska lawyer will represent clients involving torts, contracts, real estate purchases, incorporations, landlord/tenant disputes and many others.

In order to be able to practice law within the State of Alaska an individual must meet a number of requirements set out by the Alaska Bar Association.  An applicant to become an Alaska Attorney must have received a bachelors degree from a recognized college or university.  In addition, an applicant to be an Alaska Attorney must also have graduated from an accredited law school within the United States or meet the other options listed in the Alaska Bar Association’s list of acceptable alternatives.  Once an individual has gotten accepted and graduated from an accredited law school then that individual must take the Alaska bar exam.  

To be an Alaska Attorney an individual must take, and pass, the Alaska Bar Exam.  This is a 3 day exam that gauges a potential Alaska attorneys ability to know both federal and state law as well as write persuasively.  The first and third day of the Alaska Bar Exam consists of 9 essay questions, three short and six long, as well as 2 90 minutes MPTs.  The 9 essay questions are created by the Alaska Board of Bar Examiners and are to gauge an Alaska attorney applicants ability to know Alaska State Law.  The MPT, or the Multi-State Performance Test is a 90 minute test that gauges an applicant for admittance to be an Alaska attorney in his, or her, ability to take evidence and statutory law and create a cohesive, persuasive memo or brief.  The second day of the Alaska Bar Exam is the multi-State bar exam which is a multiple choice exam that is administered by the National Board of Bar Examiners.  The weight that is given to the portions of the exam are 50% for the MBE; 15% for the long essays; 22.5% for the short essays and 12.5% for the MPTs.  The passing rate of the Alaska Bar Exam is around 65% annually with the exam being offered twice a year, once in the end of February and once in the end of July.

In addition to passing the Alaska Bar Exam the Alaska Attorney applicant must also fill out an application for background checks to ensure the Alaska Bar Association that the applicant represents the character and fitness necessary to practice law as an Alaska Attorney.  The Alaska Attorney must also pass the Multi-State Performance Exam with a passing score of 80.

Alaska Attorneys will represent clients in one of 3 different trial courts.  The trial courts in that Alaska attorneys practice in within the state are the district courts, superior courts, and through magistrates.  The District courts are overseen by 21 judges in separate courts.  The district courts handle misdemeanors, minor violations, and violations of city and burrough ordinances.  The District courts also have the authority to issue summons, search and arrest warrants.  The District courts hear all civil cases where the amount in question is less than $100,000, small claims cases, and emergency orders involving children and domestic violence.  

The Superior court is another trial court system that hears both criminal and civil actions, appeals from district courts, matters involving juvenile delinquency, probate matters and domestic relations matters.  The magistrates are independent judgeships that move around from locale to locale to hear cases in local communities far away from the district or superior courts.  

The Alaska Appeals court must accept all appeals from the district and superior courts involving criminal matters.  The Alaska Supreme Court hears all civil matters that are brought on appeal from the district or superior courts as well as the magistrates.

If you have had a problem involving an ethical violation by your Alaska Attorney it may be necessary to file a complaint with the Alaska Bar Examiners office.  It is not necessary that you be the Alaska Attorney’s client, it is only necessary that you have information about an Alaska attorney that reflects poorly on their ability to practice law.   An Alaska Attorney is considered a lawyer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is expected to uphold the rules of professional responsibility when he, or she, is not even in the court room.  If you wish to file a complaint against any Alaska Attorney you should go to www.alaskabar.org.  From there you will be requested to fill out an attorney grievance form which can be downloaded and printed from that page.  You must print and sign the grievance form.  The Alaska Bar Counsel will not accept grievance forms that are electronically file, faxed or copies.  All grievance forms must be sent to 

Alaska Bar Association

P.O. Box 100279

Anchorage, AK 99510-0279

If the Bar Counsel finds merit in the complaint they will forward the grievance against the Alaska Attorney to the Alaska Disciplinary board to issue formal charges.  The Bar Counsel handles matters of ethics and violations of the rules of professional responsibility.  If you have a dispute over fees with your Alaska Attorney you will want to complete the petition for arbitration of fee dispute and mail to the same location. 

If you need an Alaska Attorney then you have many options.  You can do a cursory internet search and find Alaska Attorneys near you who can represent you in your particular legal matter.  

You can also use the referral service at Alaska Bar Association at www.alaskabar.org. The referral service.  All Alaska  Attorneys that are used in the referral service are barred and in good standing in the State of Alaska.  The referral service may be reached calling 907-272-0352 to speak with a representative or by completing the online referral form at www.alaskabar.org.  The Alaska lawyer referral service operated by the Alaska Bar Association will offer you the names and phone numbers of up to 3 lawyers in your area that practice in your area area of law, are barred, and in good standing in the State of Alaska.  Any Alaska Attorney referred through the service may charge no more than $125 for a 30 minute consultations.  

In addition, if you cannot afford a lawyer than you may be able take advantage of free legal aid services in from an Alabama Attorney. Alabama Attorneys are required to perform a certain amount of pro bono hours per year. In order to find out if you qualify for free legal aid from Alabama Attorneys you may call 1-866-456-4995 or fill out the form at www.alabar.org. Even if you do qualify for free legal aid from the Alabama Bar Association cannot help with traffic, criminal or juvenile matters.