Illinois Lawyer Referrals and Legal Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you recommend attorneys for all locations in Illinois?
Yes, we have an established network throughout the state of Illinois.
Is this service confidential?
Yes. We will only disclose the information that you share with us with your permission to help you find an attorney or in general terms with others, but in no way that could ever lead a third party to know it is your information. In addition, we do not share the addresses or phone numbers that you provide us with any third party.
Can you recommend an attorney that will not charge me for his/her services?
That depends on the type of case. Cases such as injury claims, social security hearings and some employment law matters may be handled on a contingency basis. That is, the lawyer receives a percentage of what he/she recovers for you. If the attorney does not make a recovery, you owe him/her nothing. The attorneys that we recommend who charge an hourly or flat fee (divorce, DUI) do not offer their services for free. If you do not think that you can afford an attorney, please call us to see if we can help you.
What is the won/loss record of the attorney you recommended?
There is no way to know a won/loss record of an attorney because in most cases there is not a clear cut win or loss. As a result, there is no reliable way to keep track of that information. We recommend attorneys who have achieved successful results for their past clients and who represent their clients to the best of their abilities.
How can this service be free?
In some cases, if the lawyer that we recommend to you takes your case, that lawyer will give us a referral fee that is usually a percentage of their fee. This fee does not in any way affect the amount of money that your case is worth. This fee also does not play any role in determining whom we recommend to handle your case. In each and every circumstance, we recommend a lawyer that we truly believe best fits your needs. We do our best for each of our clients even when there will be no referral fee because if our clients are satisfied, they will come back to us and also recommend our service to their friends and family.
Can you tell me if the lawyer that you recommended has ever been disciplined by the state bar association?
We do our best to never recommend an attorney that has been suspended for ethical conduct by the Attorney Registry and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois. If you wish to find out if an attorney has been disciplined, we can provide you with a contact number to verify that information.
Does the lawyer I am going to hire have to have an office in my county?
No. A lawyer that is licensed to practice law in Illinois can represent a client in any county in Illinois.