Primary starting points

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.

USA.gov

Federal, state, and local courts

Find official federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court starting points.

Visit official resource ↗USA.gov

State and local governments

Locate official state, county, city, and agency websites.

Visit official resource ↗USA.gov

State attorneys general

Find the official attorney general for each state or territory.

Visit official resource ↗U.S. Courts

Federal civil cases

Read a general explanation of federal civil procedure and case stages.

Visit official resource ↗American Bar Association

State bar organizations

Find state bar organizations, then use the appropriate official licensing or discipline resource.

Visit official resource ↗American Bar Association

Bar directories and lawyer finders

Locate bar-sponsored public lawyer directories and finder services where available.

Visit official resource ↗U.S. Department of Labor

State workers’ compensation officials

Reach the appropriate state or territory workers’ compensation agency.

Visit official resource ↗NHTSA

Traffic records

Learn how official crash, driver, vehicle, roadway, and injury data systems are organized.

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Links reviewed September 24, 2026. Agency websites can move or change. Verify that the destination is the correct authority for your jurisdiction and purpose.