There are times when legal assistance is necessary. Whether you are buying or selling a home, starting a business, going through a divorce, or need a will, you should find the right attorney to answer your questions and help resolve your legal problems. Since its inception in 1974, the LRS has helped more than 450,000 people find the right lawyer. Unlike for-profit referral agencies, the LRS is a public service program dedicated to directing callers to the most appropriate resources, whether that is one of our attorney panel members, the state attorney general's office, a legal service agency or the MBA's Dial-A-Lawyer program. Referrals to our member attorneys are based on the legal need, geographic convenience and the caller's financial situation. Each caller will be screened for income eligibility. The first half-hour consultation will be no more than $25 - thereafter the attorney can charge his/her normal rate of fee. NOTE: The Lawyer Referral Service does not provide free legal advice or make pro bono referrals to attorneys. An LRS representative can, however, refer you to a local legal services organization.