About FindLaw

Last reviewed May 7, 2026

This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by FindLaw’s team of legal writers and attorneys and in accordance with our editorial standards.

What Is FindLaw.com?

FindLaw.com contains a wealth of free, up-to-date, and easily understandable legal information, services, and tools. We also offer the most comprehensive online lawyer directory in the U.S. We are here to help connect anyone with legal issues to the right professionals who are ready to help.

We are also the industry leader in internet marketing solutions for law firms, from building award-winning websites and social media to housing over 1.2 million law firms in our nationwide directory.

Each month, more than six million people visit FindLaw.com seeking in-depth articles, news, case law, and statutes on a wide variety of legal topics and practice areas. It is the most popular site for free legal information on the internet and has been since its inception in 1996.

FindLaw.com for Consumers

For consumers, FindLaw offers accessible information to enable everyone to better understand the law, make more informed legal decisions, and find quality legal help. We are debunking the myth that quality online legal information is confusing, expensive, and hard to find.

Anyone can access this free legal information, which includes:

• Learn About the Law: Smart, informative articles with current legal information explaining how the law affects everyday life events
• Legal Blogs: Daily access to the latest legal news
• Lawyer Directory: Searchable directory listing of qualified attorneys in your area
• Guide to Hiring an Attorney: Tips on choosing an attorney, preparing to meet with an attorney, understanding legal fees, and working with your attorney
• State Laws Collection: Featuring state-specific laws across dozens of popular legal topics

You can also follow us on social media, where we share videos and posts to help you understand current legal topics and how they affect you. Find us on Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, or sign up for our newsletters.

FindLaw Resources for Legal Professionals

FindLaw’s industry-leading experience makes it the go-to resource for lawyers seeking a competitive edge through effective internet marketing solutions. FindLaw.com also provides the most comprehensive set of free legal resources on the internet for legal professionals, corporate counsel, law students, and businesses.

FindLaw can help you run a successful law practice, stay abreast of legal news affecting your practice area, develop your career, and best assist your clients.

Our range of legal tools and resources includes:

• State and Federal Case Law and Statutes: Free access to full opinions from key federal and state courts, as well as federal and state statutes.
• Law Firm Management: A wide spectrum of resources dedicated to small firms and solo practices on topics ranging from starting, managing, and marketing a law firm to practice news and support.
• Legal Professional Blogs: Up-to-date news and information uniquely affecting the legal profession.
• Lawyer Marketing Resources: Access to the largest online collection of quality live and on-demand webcasts for legal practitioners looking to maximize their marketing efforts.

Online and Social Media Marketing Solutions for Lawyers

In addition to leading the online legal information industry, FindLaw is the industry leader in internet marketing solutions for law firms. We help law firms gain a competitive edge and generate qualified case leads.

We offer a broad range of client-development services, including website development, search engine marketing, lawyer directories, and other online visibility tools.

Our lawyer marketing solutions help law firms identify opportunities, execute on strategies, and achieve results. We can provide your firm with the following customized, up-to-date marketing solutions:

• Mobile-Friendly Attorney Websites
• Call Answering/Web Chat
• Legal Directory Listings
• Search Engine Optimization
• Content Marketing and Blogs
• Reputation Management
• Social Media Strategy
• Spanish-Language Solutions
• Pay-Per-Click Strategy
• Website Promotion
• Video Services
• Online Advertising

For over 25 years, thousands of law firms have trusted FindLaw with their marketing. Our legal directory visitors are three times more likely to contact a firm than visitors referred by Google. Our network allows firms to advertise across numerous directories, including FindLaw.com, LawInfo.com, Avvo.com, Abogado.com, and more.

Learn more about our services in our Lawyer Marketing section and how the FindLaw attorney directory helps attorneys.

Learn More About FindLaw

FindLaw continues to grow and lead the legal market. Each year, millions of people rely on us for free legal information to help them understand and research the law. The company has the industry’s largest team of online experts, a national network of sales consultants, and a proven track record of delivering results for its clients.

Learn more about FindLaw with the following resources:

• Company Background: Information on the FindLaw properties and history.
• Editorial Standards: Our content is written and edited by our team of legal editors and lawyers. Learn why you can trust FindLaw content.
• FindLaw in the Media: Examples of FindLaw’s reputation as a trusted legal source for members of the media.
• Marketing for Lawyers: Learn more about and reach our advertising sales department.
• Contact Information: Links to contact us, press inquiries, and the lawyer directory.