Need a Lawyer or Legal Information
Ventura County Bar Association is working for you….The Ventura County Bar Association (VCBA) was established in 1929 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 22 member board of directors, and operated by a devoted staff of 3 professionals.
Need A Lawyer? (805) 650-7599
Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) is a State Bar of California certified program (Certificate No. 0059) and the American Bar Association. 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. The attorneys on our Service are in good standing with the State Bar of California, are required to carry malpractice insurance and have been reviewed and approved by the LRIS Advisory Committee.
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 LRIS Attorneys
All LRIS attorneys charge fees. LRS attorneys do not provide free, pro bono legal services. Every LRIS attorney has proven that he or she is qualified in a particular area of law practice and has met many qualifications standards. The LRIS can refer clients to an attorney in just about every area of law practice and in many different language and location requirements (limited to Ventura County).
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¿Necesita un Abogado?
¿Está buscando un abogado? En nuestra oficina, nuestros representantes de atención al cliente hablan español y pueden ayudarle a encontrar un abogado.
Join the LRIS Panel
Our ABA accreditation and State Bar certification (#0059) lend credibility and clients referred through the service are more comfortable knowing they receive a reliable referral through an established service. The VCBA LRIS has been serving residents since 1959 and is a community-based program which serves as a conduit, connecting the public by placing them in touch with qualified and experienced lawyers specializing in various areas of the law. The LRIS can help you build your practice and provide a public service at the same time. Members of the LRIS appreciate the pre-screened referrals enabling them to save time and money. The extensive marketing efforts of LRIS work to an attorney’s advantage by bringing more calls to our phone lines and a greater number of clients for referral to LRIS members. By participating on LRIS panels you contribute to VCBA’s public service programs such as Court Tour Program for middle school and high school students and the county Mock Trials Competition.
Attorney-Client Fee Arbitration Program
Fee arbitration gives a client the opportunity to resolve a fee dispute with his or her attorney efficiently, and without the necessity and expense of hiring a second attorney. The VCBA Fee Arbitration Program will appoint a neutral arbitrator to decide the appropriate amount of attorney’s fees for professional services. Fee arbitration is mandatory for the lawyer if the client elects to have the dispute resolved through the fee arbitration program.
Ventura County Legal Aid
Ventura County Legal Aid, Inc. was founded by the Ventura County Bar Association in 1996 and incorporated as a non-profit in December 2001, and in June 2002 became a 501(c)(3) public benefit, tax exempt corporation. Mission: Equal Access to Justice for Income-Qualified Residents of Ventura County is achieved through the private donations of the Ventura County Bar Members, private foundations, and Ventura County community members at large. VCLA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or immigration status. VCLA provides legal services for low-income individuals and families that need Free access to an attorney in Ventura County.
Ventura Superior Court’s Self-Help Legal Access Center
The Superior Court has family law and non-family law self-help centers to assist persons who represent themselves in court. There is no income eligibility requirement to use these services. They are available to all members of the community.
State Bar of California
Online legal resources provide information on a number of topics. Tips include what you need to know when hiring an attorney, what rights you have, and how to file a complaint about attorney misconduct.
Court Tours Program
The Ventura County Bar Association (VCBA) docent Tour Program reaches approximately 5,000 students each year and conducts special tours for seniors, special groups and non-profit organizations. Extensive tours of the Ventura County Hall of Justice located in Ventura provide an opportunity for visitors to:
• Observe an actual trial in progress
• Speak with judges, commissioners, attorneys or other court personnel on a one to one basis
• Participate in a mock trial
