Official legal resources
Use these sources to locate courts, agencies, licensing information, government contacts, and public legal material. An official resource cannot replace advice about a specific matter.
Federal, state, and local courts
Find official federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court starting points.
Visit official resource ↗USA.govState and local governments
Locate official state, county, city, and agency websites.
Visit official resource ↗USA.govState attorneys general
Find the official attorney general for each state or territory.
Visit official resource ↗U.S. CourtsFederal civil cases
Read a general explanation of federal civil procedure and case stages.
Visit official resource ↗American Bar AssociationState bar organizations
Find state bar organizations, then use the appropriate official licensing or discipline resource.
Visit official resource ↗American Bar AssociationBar directories and lawyer finders
Locate bar-sponsored public lawyer directories and finder services where available.
Visit official resource ↗U.S. Department of LaborState workers’ compensation officials
Reach the appropriate state or territory workers’ compensation agency.
Visit official resource ↗NHTSATraffic records
Learn how official crash, driver, vehicle, roadway, and injury data systems are organized.
Visit official resource ↗Links reviewed September 24, 2026. Agency websites can move or change. Verify that the destination is the correct authority for your jurisdiction and purpose.