Find a Lawyer in Your State.

A good lawyer should not be hard to find.

Before I became a lawyer, I didn’t realize that every licensed attorney belongs to a state bar association. Bar associations are official organizations that regulate who can practice law, establish ethical rules, and maintain public records of licensed attorneys in each state.

In Mississippi, for example, once you pass the bar exam, you must become a member of the Mississippi Bar in order to practice law here. If a lawyer is barred in another state and wants to take cases in Mississisppi, they have to come through the Mississippi Bar, too. One of the most valuable resources the Mississippi Bar provides to non-lawyers is its online attorney directory. A bar directory functions much like an online phone book for lawyers—it allows the public to search for licensed attorneys by name, location, or practice area.

Recently, the Mississippi Bar upgraded its directory to make it even more user-friendly. It now includes attorney photographs, contact information, office locations, and practice areas, making it easier for the public to verify credentials and connect with legal representation.

Every state has its own bar association, and most provide a public attorney directory similar to Mississippi’s. After reviewing bar association websites across the country, I found that each state recognizes the importance of helping its residents locate qualified legal counsel. As a result, these attorney directories are generally available online and open to the public. Don’t take my word for it. You have the same access to these websites as I did when I searched. No codeword needed!

To make your search easier, I’ve copied and pasted each state’s lawyer search tool or directory below. My “directory of directories” allows you to quickly find the official attorney-lookup resource for your state and begin your search for the legal help you need.

Please note:

The information on this website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Viewing or using this directory does not create an attorney-client relationship. Legal outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case and the laws of the applicable jurisdiction. Each website is subject to change. Search (your state + bar association) if the link below for your state becomes unavailable.

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Click the link next to your state to begin your search for a lawyer.

• Alabama: Member Search

• Alaska: Member Directories – Alaska Bar Association

• Arizona: Arizona State Bar Member Directory

• Arkansas: Arkansas Find a Lawyer

• California: Attorney Search - The State Bar of California

• Colorado: Find-A-Lawyer

• Connecticut: Connecticut Bar Association

• Delaware: Public Resources – Delaware State Bar Association

• Florida: Find a Florida Bar Lawyer

• Georgia: Find a Lawyer

• Hawaii: Find a Lawyer | HSBA

• Idaho: Attorney Roster Search - Idaho State Bar

• Illinois: Illinois Lawyer Finder | Illinois State Bar Association

• Indiana: Member Search - Indiana State Bar Association

• Iowa: Find A Lawyer Directory

• Kansas: Lawyer Referral Service / Find an Attorney

• Kentucky: Kentucky Bar Association > For Public > Find a Lawyer

• Louisiana: Find an Attorney

• Maine: Lawyer Referral Service - Maine State Bar Association

• Maryland: For The Public | Maryland State Bar Association

• Massachusetts: Lawyer Referral Service

• Michigan: State Bar of Michigan Legal Resource & Referral Center

• Minnesota: For the Public

• Mississippi: Find a Lawyer

• Mississippi: Cooper & Associates

• Missouri: Home - Your Missouri Lawyers

• Montana: State Bar of Montana Licensed Lawyer

• Nebraska: Nebraska Find-a-Lawyer

• Nevada: Find a Lawyer – State Bar of Nevada

• New Hampshire: NH Lawyer Referral Service - A trusted Source for Lawyer Referral

• New Jersey: County Bar Associations - NJSBA

• New Mexico: State Bar of New Mexico > For Public > I Need a Lawyer > Online Bar Directory

• New York: Public Resources - New York State Bar Association

• North Carolina: Lawyer Referral Service - North Carolina Bar Association

• North Dakota: Find A Lawyer - State Bar Association of North Dakota

• Ohio: Looking For Legal Help - Ohio | Ohio Bar

• Oklahoma: Find a Lawyer - Oklahoma Bar Association

• Oregon: Programs to Help you Find the Right Lawyer

• Pennsylvania: Find a Lawyer

• Rhode Island: ClientReferrals

• South Carolina: Get Legal Help - South Carolina Bar

• South Dakota: Find trusted lawyers in South Dakota | State Bar of South Dakota

• Tennessee: Find an Attorney

• Texas: State Bar of Texas | Find A Lawyer

• Utah: Licensed Lawyer Home

• Vermont: Find a Lawyer – Vermont Bar Association

• Virginia: We're Still Building!

• Washington: Find Legal Help

• West Virginia: Get Legal Help

• Wisconsin: I Need a Lawyer

• Wyoming: Need Help Finding a Lawyer? – Wyoming State Bar

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