Need a Lawyer?

The Lancaster Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service can connect you with a Lancaster Bar Association member attorney who handles your type of legal matter.

The service costs $50 and includes a referral to an attorney and a 30-minute consultation.

Important Information

  • Start the Process: Complete the online form below or call (717) 393-0737 and select “Lawyer Referral Service – Extension 205.”
  • Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm. The service is closed Fridays.
  • $50 fee: The fee must be paid before we begin the referral process. It includes the referral and a 30-minute consultation with the attorney.
  • The Lancaster Bar Association does not have attorneys on staff and cannot provide legal advice.
  • During your consultation, the attorney will explain their rates and payment procedures. The attorney will charge their regular rates for any legal services beyond the initial 30-minute consultation.  

 Please note: The Lawyer Referral Service is not a free or reduced-fee legal service.


Can’t afford a lawyer? 

Don’t worry, there may still be options. Visit Legal Help Resources for more information.


 

Online Lawyer Referral Request Form

Before You Submit Your Request

The Lawyer Referral Service connects individuals with Lancaster Bar Association member attorneys who handle a variety of legal matters.

This is a paid service. A $50 LRS fee is required before a referral is made. The $50 fee includes: (1) A referral to a LBA member attorney who handles your type of legal matter; and (2) a 30-minute initial consultation with that attorney.

The $50 fee does not cover legal services beyond the initial 30-minute consultation. If you and the attorney decide that you need additional legal services, the attorney will discuss their fees and payment arrangements with you directly.

The Lawyer Referral Services does not provide free or reduced-fee legal services or free legal advice. LBA staff members are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice. If you are looking for free or reduced-fee legal assistance, cannot afford to hire a private attorney, or are unsure whether you need to hire an attorney, please visit our Legal Help Resources page before submitting this request.

Please confirm that you understand the Lawyer Referral Service before continuing.