Austin Referral Service Explained

News 8’s Luke Ellis talks about the Austin Lawyer Referral Service, a nonprofit organization that aims to connect people with the right lawyers to resolve their issues.

What is the Austin Lawyer Referral Service?
It’s a nonprofit organization that has been around for about 40 years that try to connect people who can afford individuals who can afford legal services, but have no connections to lawyers in specialty areas.

How does the Austin Lawyer Referral Service work?
You can contact the Austin Referral Service by phone or at their website. Then you will explain your issue or legal problem you want addressed. They will try to pair you with a lawyer that can help you in a particular area and then a short 30-minute consultation (minimal fee of about $30) to determine if you want to work with that lawyer.

What are some of the main benefits to using Austin Lawyer Referral Service?
There are many benefits to using the service. First, it allows the legal consumer to connect with a lawyer. That lawyer will have a background specific to your issue. They will give you an issue evaluation and provide initial feedback. The nominal expense for the entire consultation process ranges from $20-$30. The consultation process will determine if the lawyer is right for you.