What is Avvo?
Avvo is an online legal services marketplace founded in 2006 that aims to make legal help easily accessible to everyone. Its platform connects consumers and lawyers by providing tools and services such as:
- Lawyer directory - Includes profiles for 97% of practicing lawyers in the U.S. with ratings, reviews, disciplinary records and contact info to help consumers make informed hiring decisions.
- Legal advice - Offers free Q&A with lawyers to get personalized guidance on legal issues.
- Legal forms - Provides a library of free, state-specific legal forms for common legal matters such as wills, incorporation, divorce, etc.
- Legal marketplace - Enables consumers to clearly describe their legal needs and connect with lawyers who match their criteria.
Avvo collects data from dozens of sources to rate and profile each lawyer based on experience, professional conduct sanctions, peer reviews, and more. The Avvo rating system scores lawyers on a scale of 1-10 to reflect overall quality.
Avvo aims to bring more transparency to the legal industry and make legal help accessible through convenience, clarity and confidence. Over 10 million consumers use Avvo each year to connect with lawyers for anything from speeding tickets to complex litigation cases.