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Find a lawyer through the Oregon State Bar

The Oregon State Bar matches you with a lawyer in Oregon for a $50 first consultation; hiring the lawyer costs extra.

Steps

4 steps
  1. Confirm the basicsYour legal problem must be in Oregon. You agree to the $50 first-consultation fee and the lawyer's additional fees.
  2. Use the matching toolAnswer a few questions and get matched with a lawyer in about 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Or call the referral teamStaff speak Spanish and use translation companies for other languages.
  4. Ask the lawyer how fees will workSome lawyers charge a contingency fee; others charge hourly or flat fees.
Free help from legal aid, nonprofits or court programs may be available if cost is a barrier.

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