Frequently Asked Questions for the Public

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Does the Indianapolis Bar Association have attorneys on staff that can help me?
There are NO practicing attorneys on staff at the Indianapolis Bar Association. For an attorney referral, visit Indy LawyerFinder. 

I want to file a complaint about a lawyer - what do I do?
The Indianapolis Bar Association does NOT have the authority to independently investigate or act upon allegations of lawyer misconduct. The Indiana Supreme Court's Disciplinary Commission performs that role. To obtain that information and/or a complaint form, log on to the Disciplinary Commission Website, or call (317) 232-1807.

Can you tell me whether Attorney X is an attorney, and give me his/her name and phone number?
Indiana licensed attorneys are NOT required to be Indianapolis Bar Association members. The complete listing of Indiana attorneys is available at the Indiana Roll of Attorneys or by calling (317) 232-5861.

Does the Indianapolis Bar Association offer free or reduced fee ("pro bono") representation?
The Indianapolis Bar Association does NOT provide lawyers to take cases for free or reduced fees. However, IndyBar does have a number of programs that can assist you with providing advice or other legal needs. Click here for more information.

Have you checked out our legal services but still can't find what you are looking for? We also have links to outside agencies that provide free or reduced fee ("pro bono") representation. Click here for that information.

Can the Indianapolis Bar Association give me legal advice?
Chat with a lawyer online via our homepage during business hours by clicking the pop-up box in the lower right-hand corner of the homepage. If you need an attorney referral, visit www.indylawyerfinder.com.

The Indianapolis Bar Association also sponsors several programs for the public to obtain answers to basic legal questions. Click here for more information.