Where to Find Help
UPDATED August 16, 2011
Ask the lawyer referral service whether they screen for lawyers who are experienced in handling domestic violence or sexual assault cases -- not all lawyer referral services do this. You may want to check out the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence's list of Questions to Ask Before You Hire an Attorney. You may also want to check with your local domestic violence program, rape crisis center or legal aid association to see if they can refer you to someone who is experienced in representing victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.
Web: http://www.ilawyer.com
iLawyer is a national network of non-profit Lawyer Referral Services operated by local Bar Associations - all meeting American Bar Association (ABA) standards. An affordable 30-minute consultation is included with every referral.
Lawyer Referral Services Program
The State Bar of California
180 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
San Francisco County
Phone: (415) 538-2250 (from outside CA)
Phone: 1-866-442-2529 or 866-44-CA-LAW (toll free in California)
Web: http://www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/LawyerReferralServicesLRS.aspx
Email: LRS@calbar.ca.gov