The Hillsborough County Bar Foundation Reviews

So glad you guys were able to return my phone call in response to a voicemail I left.

They were very quick to get back to me when I was looking for legal help/referrals. Very pleasant folks. Orange County Bar Association literally hung up on me once mid sentence when trying to describe what I was looking for(I didn t realize he hung up on me until the second time), next when the guy heard my voice lol and then literally when I called(all 3 one after the other), and they never got back to my voicemail...but I informed them I had left a review. :) Hillsborough County Bar Association on the other hand actually knows how to treat people like human beings and communicate in an area where you are LITERALLY trying to figure out how to direct people. I appreciate that.

I just paid the non-refundable $35 referral fee because I REALLY need a specialized lawyer who deals with copyright infringement and the Hills. bar association online service delivered the name and phone number of a lawyer who no longer works at the firm provided. No one answers their phone either, so I've left two messages and guess I will just hope someone returns my call.

Update: Someone called me back and offered the names of three attorneys. Changing to 4 stars, minus one because the website is clearly outdated.

As a member of multiple Bar Associations, I can say that the HCBA is top-notch! It provides wonderful resources to its members & the community.

Used the lawyer referral service.Spoke with a lawyer for 14 minutes. He did not give me the answers I needed and rushed me off the phone. I thought I was entitled to a 30min consultation.

The Hillsborough County Bar was very helpful when I didn t know what kind of attorney I needed and was tired of calling dozens of lawyers just to be told, Sorry, we can t help you. I was referred to a great lawyer and things were underway in a couple of days. I would highly suggest this service if you don t know who to call. FYI, they do take a commission from the lawyer they refer you too if you hire them.

Do not waste your time or money. I went on the website 2 separate times and paid the $35 fee twice for a refferal totaling $75. The first time the refferal did not take my case the next one didn't either. I spoke with Lupe who did freely send out more referals but after speaking with them none could take my case. I then called and left messages and emails demanding a refund because none of the attorneys could help. They became very unprofessional and did not return my calls or emails neither did I receive a refund. They should charge only if and when the attorney is able to help.

Im giving a 2 star for the kindness and willingness to send referals initially.

Great place for attorneys throughout the Tampa Bay area to network and keep up with their CLEs!