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Lawyer Referral and Information Service

If you are a non-lawyer and need a referral to a lawyer, please go to Find a Lawyer.

The Sacramento County Bar Association operates the Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) to Join the Attorney Referral Service assist the people of Sacramento who have legal problems find a lawyer.

Why Join the LRIS?

  • LRIS assists attorneys in increasing their client base.
  • Each year the LRIS sends approximately 3000 referrals to more than 55 attorneys currently on the service .
  • LRIS of Sacramento County Bar Association is certified by the State Bar of California #0008 .
  • LRIS is a non-profit service.

Requirements for Joining the LRIS

  • Maintain malpractice insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000. A special policy can be provided that will cover the attorney for these limits only on cases from the LRIS. Insurance discounts available.
  • Provide the client a one-half hour consultation w/out charge for clients who have prepaid to the service a $30 administrative fee.
  • Pay to LRIS for cases accepted the percentage fees agreed upon for cases received.
  • Dues for memberships in the ARS are free for SCBA members. Non-members pay dues of $185 per year.

Attorneys interested in more information on the LRIS email LRIS Administrator or call the SCBA Staff at (916) 448-1087.