Lawyer Consultation Referral
Do you seek legal advice without contracting an attorney to work for you?
Please read ALL statements below before engaging our services:
NOTE: Referral requests will be assessed once we have the opportunity to review your information.
If approved for a consultation, a payment link will be sent to your email. If not, you’ll be contacted by email
by Gregory from service@snobar.org
The submission form is located on the bottom-right of this screen.
- The SCBA is not a law firm, therefore, we’re not able to give legal advice directly.
- We’re unable to provide pro-bono or low cost attorneys through our referral service.
- Our attorneys don’t offer document review during these consultations.
- It can take a few weeks for the consultation to take place, therefore this service is not for emergencies.
- The fee to process your consultation request is $75. The fee covers a 30-minute phone consultation with an attorney.
- The Lawyer Consultation Referral is for asking advice. We don’t guarantee the attorney will represent you.
- If hired, prices are between that attorney and you.
- If you want to compare rates and read reviews of local attorneys, please see Avvo.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will the attorney help me with paperwork?
A: The attorney will only help with paperwork if hired after the consultation.
Q: How much will the Attorney’s services cost after the consultation?
A: The attorney’s prices are decided on an individual basis.
Q: Do you have pro-bono or sliding scale attorneys?
A: We don’t have either. It’s best to check with Moderate Means Washington and the Northwest Justice Project for those kinds of legal aid.
Q: Can you waive your $75 fee?
A: We’re unable to waive the $75 fee under any circumstances.
Q: Can you give me a list of attorneys?
A: No. We can’t give out our list of attorneys. We can only give you the information of the attorney to whom you were referred.
Q: Do you speak Spanish?
A: Currently, we don’t and we don’t have Spanish-speaking attorneys.
Other Resources
Our services are consultation-based and not ideal for all situations; those seeking low bono or pro bono services should consider the following resources:
Washington Affordable Lawyers: A directory and blog of low-bono legal professionals in Washington committed to making legal services affordable. www.washingtonaffordablelawyers.com
Northwest Justice CLEAR: (888)-201-1014 provides volunteer attorneys to provide pro-bono legal services throughout Washington State. Limited intake hours 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., financial and case screening is required to qualify.
Snohomish County Legal Services: Snohomish County Legal Services (SCLS) provides free civil legal aid services to eligible low-income residents of Snohomish County, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. If you have a civil legal issue or do not know if your situation requires legal assistance, SCLS can provide advice and assistance to help you understand your legal rights, empowering you in self-advocacy and self-sufficiency. Our main areas of focus are Family Law, Housing and Wills for Seniors. All clients must qualify for services, an Intake Form will be provided to each prospective client to complete and ensure eligibility. For those with limited English proficiency, we have the ability to provide interpreter services at no cost to the client.
Testimonials
A+ for providing a prompt, useful connection to an attorney at a difficult time.
I would highly recommend the Lawyer Consultation Referral to anyone seeking help in Snohomish County for legal questions.
It was a pleasure to work with the SCBA. They assisted us in a timely manner and were able to refer us to someone who helped address our questions and concerns.
Areas of Law we can’t currently serve:
- Civil Rights
- Internet Privacy
- Social Security
- HIPPAA/Privacy
- Environmental
- Crypto/Blockchain
- Elder Law
- Animal Rights
- Special Education
- Personal Injury (Defendant)