Lawyer Referral & Information Service

The Hampden County Bar Association is a volunteer organization of lawyers which serves lawyers, the justice system, and the public. It provides professional support, education and networking opportunities to its members, and advocacy on behalf of lawyers, the judiciary, and the public. The Hampden County Bar Association sponsors a Lawyer Referral & Information Service that refers members of the public to private attorneys. While our service does not employ attorneys or provide legal advice over the phone, we will provide you with the name of an attorney located within Hampden County who will handle your particular problem. A public service since 1976 the Hampden County Bar Associations Lawyer Referral & Information Service is the only referral service in the Western Massachusetts area to be approved by the American Bar Association. The LRIS matches people with possible legal issues with qualified attorneys. The attorneys are all members in good standing of the Hampden County Bar Association, have completed specific applications to participate and all carry malpractice insurance. How Does the Lawyer Referral Service Work? If you believe you have a legal problem and would like to speak with an attorney, call the Lawyer Referral & Information Service or send us an e-mail briefly stating your question and the times you can be reached by telephone. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. A referral consultant may ask you a few questions to determine the nature of your situation. If it is determined that you would benefit from discussing your problem with a lawyer, we will refer you to a private attorney. You will be given the name and telephone number of an attorney, whom you may then contact . The referral consultant might also refer you to an appropriate government or social service agency. There is no fee for our services. If you are referred to an attorney we recommend that the attorney charge you no more than $25.00 for your initial half hour consultation. At that time, the attorney should discuss his or her fees with you. Once the client has met with the attorney, if it is determined by the attorney that further legal service is required, the fee arrangement is between the client and the lawyer. Please note, this service does not provide pro bono (free) legal assistance. The Lawyer Referral & Information Service is a public service provided by the Hampden County Bar Association and does not provide legal advice. The Hampden County Bar Association?s Lawyer Referral & Information Service refers individuals to licensed attorneys who have registered with the service to receive referrals in specific areas of law. To request a referral call us.