All lawyers participating in the Lawyer Referral Service have agreed to provide a consultation of up to 1/2 hour for a fee of no more than $25 which should be paid at the time of the consultation. Any further fees or retainers will be charged at the attorney's regular rate. If citizens can not afford an attorney, they may wish to contact Legal Aid of WV.

The West Virginia State Bar has not evaluated the training or qualifications of the lawyers listed in the Referral Service. Our pool of lawyers contains the names of all nearby lawyers who are willing to talk with citizens under the rules governing the Referral program. We suggest that citizens attempt to learn the local reputation of the attorneys referred and that you make your choice of lawyers based on your research.