Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) was founded in 1968 as a public service of the Riverside County Bar Association and serves all of Riverside County. The LRS is certified by the California State Bar and meets the American Bar Association Standards for Lawyer Referral.

The LRS has over 100 lawyers on our panel in virtually every area of law. Every lawyer on our panel must meet or exceed standards of experience and qualifications and are screened regularly for experience, insurance and client satisfaction.

Areas of law in which referrals may be made include:

For most types of legal matters a $40.00 fee is charged for the initial consultation session.

The initial consultation is FREE for these types of legal matters:

• Personal Injury
• Social Security
• Workers Compensation

Your initial consultation session may last up to 30 minutes whether the session is paid or free as described above. If you then decide further legal services are needed, you and the lawyer may agree on a fee for the lawyer's continuing work.

The LRS does not know what the attorney will charge for your case. The attorneys each set their own respective fee. The lawyer’s fee is usually based on such factors as the time and work put in, the difficulties involved in handling your matter, the amount of money involved in your matter, and the expected beneficial results of the work.

In some cases, the lawyer can set an exact fee. In others cases the attorney may charge on an hourly basis or on a contingency basis.

How to Join the Lawyer Referral Service

Since 1894, the Riverside County Bar Association has been dedicated to serving its members and the Riverside County community. Established in 1968 to serve the legal needs of Riverside County residents and businesses, RCBA's Lawyer Referral Service has grown to over 100 attorney members and refers over 5,000 cases a year.

If you would like to join, please download and complete the application below. If you're not sure yet, please contact us for more information about how our service can bring new clients into your law practice by calling (951) 682-1015 .

Get started by downloading our LRS Application and Rules.

Can't Help That Client?

Why You Should Make Referrals to the Riverside County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service:

• Our LRS is the oldest State Bar certified lawyer referral service dedicated exclusively to helping people and businesses with legal matters in Riverside County.
• LRS has been providing quality referrals to experienced local attorneys for over 50 years.
• LRS panel attorneys are prescreened for experience and undergo regular screening for client satisfaction.
• LRS panel attorneys are required to carry malpractice insurance.
• A referral to a State Bar certified LRS provides you with statutory immunity from suits for a negligent referral.

If you can't help that client, please tell them to call us at (951) 682-7520 .