How to Find a Christian Attorney
Sometimes unforeseen circumstances, such as the sudden death of a family member or a surprising request for divorce, create the need for an attorney. Other times, a bad decision results in a legal issue best resolved by a lawyer. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 759,200 lawyers in 2008. That same year, The Christian Legal Society (CLS) reported that more than 3,000 Christian lawyers had signed The CLS Statement of Faith. There is no need to compromise your religious beliefs during a legal battle; find a Christian lawyer today.
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Contact the main courthouse for your city or county. Court clerks often have information about lawyers in the area. Use the free court list provided by the National Center for State Courts to find the phone number for your state.
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Ask your church for a referral. This information most likely will be located at the welcome center or in the main office. If you attend a small church, ask the pastor to recommend a good local Christian lawyer.
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Use your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to locate a Christian lawyer. Your EAP is a free program designed to help employees lead happy, productive lives by providing referrals for services such as counseling and legal aid. Ask your HR manager or supervisor for the EAP phone number or website if you do not already have it.
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Find a Christian lawyer on the Christian Lawyer Connection. Look for the section on the right side of the page labeled "Connect With a Local Christian Lawyer." Click "Select an area of Practice" for a dropdown menu with different types of attorneys. Choose the type of attorney you want and click "Connect." This will take you to a form where you can input your name, contact information and reason for seeking a lawyer. Click "Submit" at the bottom of the page when your form is complete.
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Use the Christian Legal Society to find a lawyer. Select "Attorneys" from the main page, then choose the option labeled "Find a Christian Lawyer." Scroll to the middle of the page and click the red "Find a Lawyer" button. You must agree to the Referral Directory User Agreement before you can proceed. Enter your search criteria and select "Search." You will receive the name and contact information for every local Christian lawyer who specializes in the area of law you need.
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Search for a Christian lawyer on LegalMatch, a free service that provides referrals for local attorneys. LegalMatch is a trustworthy site accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating. The website offers a detailed search and estimates that it will take about 15 minutes to complete your information. The site has you select all of the legal issues that relate to your case before entering your contact information.
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