Websites and Resources for the Bar and the Public
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Lawyer Referral Resources
- North Carolina Lawyer Referral Service
- 1-800-662-7660. This is a fee-based service for the public, connecting people having legal needs with lawyers practicing in their area of need.
- Pisgah Legal Services
- Pro Bono Lawyer Resources. Click the title to go to the website of this nonprofit organization offering legal assistance, advocacy and outreach to help low-income people meet basic needs.
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News Sites
- Asheville Citizen Times
- North Carolina Lawyers Weekly
- Charlotte Observer
- Raleigh News & Observer
- Washington Post
- Wall Street Journal
- Los Angeles Times
- New York Times
- BBC
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Bar Sites
- North Carolina State Bar
- Regulatory body governing the practice of law in the state of North Carolina.
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Voluntary association of North Carolina lawyers working to enhance the legal system and the practice of law.
- Buncombe County District Attorney Community Access Portal
- Online services provided by the Buncombe County District Attorney.
- American Bar Association
- Voluntary association of lawyers nationwide. Site provides numerous resources for education of lawyers and the public about the profession, the legal system, and related topics.
- The North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys
- Increasing participation by women in the legal profession, and promoting the rights of women under the law.
Legal Research Sites
- Westlaw
- Lexis
- Findlaw
- Unofficial source for federal, state, and local laws of fifty states, plus contact information for lawyers practicing in various legal specialties in various locations.
Other Links
Asheville Area Paralegal Association- Voluntary association of Asheville paralegals for the enhancement of their profession and the legal system.
- North Carolina Paralegal Association
- Voluntary association of North Carolina paralegals for the enhancement of their profession and the legal system.
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Government Sites
- The North Carolina Court System
- Find information on court programs, court processes and general information on the workings of the North Carolina Court System.
- Map of Superior Court Districts in NC
Map of District Courts in NC- Map of Prosecutorial Districts in NC
- Library of Congress (THOMAS site)
- The Library of Congress THOMAS site is the source for federal legislative information. Among vast resources there are bills, resolutions, activity in Congress, schedule of Congress, and Committee information.
- City and County Codes of Ordinances
- Online access to ordinances of Buncombe County, Asheville, certain other Buncombe County muncipalities.
- NC General Assembly
- Site of the NC legislature, with access to: NC general statutes, session laws, calendar of NC legislature and its committees, and contact data for state legislators.
- NC Criminal Law Links
- Links to federal, state, and local sources of legal information.
- Buncombe County
- Official website of Buncombe County, with information about its elected officials, operating departments (i.e., Health Department), and schedule of County events; also access to real property, tax, and vital document records.
- City of Asheville
- Official website of the City, with information on its elected officials, operating departments (i.e. Police and Fire Departments), and schedule of City events: online payment of certain fees and fines.
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