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The Ventura County Bar Association (VCBA) was established in 1906 and incorporated in 1968 as a California non-profit 501(c)(6) Mutual Benefit Corporation. Currently, the VCBA has 1000+ members and 24 sections, committees and affiliates. The VCBA is governed by a 19 member board of directors, and operated by a devoted staff of 3 professionals. Join LRIS

• How a Certified Lawyer Referral Service Works

• Certified Lawyer Referral Service Directory

Need A Lawyer? (805) 650-7599

Since 1959, our Certified Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) is designed to help you find legal assistance. We are certified by the State Bar (click to view Certificate No. 0059) and accredited by the American Bar Association. 

Our services are able to:    

• Help you determine if your problem can be resolved without a lawyer such as through mediation or small claims court. 
• Refer you to a local organization which may provide you with free/low cost services. Click for List of Services
• Refer you to a lawyer who is experienced in the appropriate field of law and is a licensee of the State Bar in good standing. 
• Refer you to a lawyer who is required to carry professional liability insurance. In general, lawyers can decide whether they want to carry this kind of insurance, but to be included in a Certified Lawyer Referral Service, a lawyer must have insurance. Having insurance is not just important in the event of malpractice. It also often means that the lawyer is supported by risk management resources and training provided by the insurance carrier. 
• LRS attorneys are administered by the VCBA LRS Advisory Committee comprised of local attorney volunteers which approve the application process.

Depending on your legal issue, your referral may be FREE. Otherwise, for a one time fee of $35 the Service will provide callers with the name of an attorney who will provide a consultation or the Service will set up the appointment for you.  The interview is an opportunity for the prospective client to explain the general nature of the legal problem and for the attorney to explain his or her fee structure and to determine if the case is one he or she wishes to pursue. 

Speak to one of our experienced Lawyer Referral Specialists.

• (805) 650-7599. Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
• Closed on Fridays
• Email your situation

About LRS Attorneys
All LRS attorneys charge fees. LRS attorneys do not provide free, pro bono legal services. Every LRS attorney has proven that he or she is qualified in a particular area of law practice and has met many qualifications standards. The LRS can refer clients to an attorney in almost every area of law practice and in some cases in different languages and location requirements (limited to Ventura County).

LRIS Referral Policy 

• LRIS service does not make third party referrals per State Bar of California Rule 3.826(C)(1).
• The VCBA Lawyer Referral Service reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to limit or deny access to those who use our services excessively or otherwise misuse or abuse this benefit in accordance with State Bar of California Rule 3.826.

Rule 3.826 Referrals.
(D) A referral may not (1) discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, general expression, sexual orientation, age, military and veteran status, or other category of discrimination prohibited by applicable law, whether the category is actual or perceived; 14 (2) violate restrictions against unlawful solicitation and false and misleading advertising or otherwise violate the Rules of Professional Conduct or law applicable to a licensee of the State Bar; or (3) be made directly or indirectly by a person employed or otherwise compensated by an attorney or firm to whom the referral is made.