DirJournal turns 19 this year. Verified since 2007, rebuilt for AI search in 2026.See what changed
IndustriesDirectoryBest by CityFree ToolsInsightsWhy Us
LatestExpert ReviewsPartner With Us— For Law Firms
Sign In
List Your Business
DirJournal Editorial Verdict

FindLaw has cleared DirJournal's 12-point manual editorial audit and is verified as an active Lawyers and Firms entity. Last reviewed November 9, 2026.

View Full Audit Transparency ReportCollapsed

Editorial Verification

Full Audit Transparency Report

Last Reviewed: November 9, 2026

  • 200 OK StatusVerified

    Primary website is live, secure (HTTPS), and free of malware.

  • Domain AgeVerified

    Real-world domain age (≥1 yr, verified via the Wayback Machine) OR pre-migration legacy ID OR ≥2 years of platform tenure. Survival across multiple search-engine update cycles is itself a trust signal.

  • Schema ValidationVerified

    Valid Organization / ProfessionalService JSON-LD emitted on every page load — checked at render time.

  • Citation ClarityVerified

    Verified outbound links to at least two authoritative sources (social profiles, sameAs URLs).

  • Operational HistoryVerified

    Minimum 12-month active history in the claimed industry — derived from the business's founding year, Wayback-verified domain age, or listing tenure (any one signal passes).

  • Entity RegistrationPending Manual Review

    Cross-referenced with official state or country business registries.

  • Physical FootprintVerified

    Verified non-virtual presence via Google Maps or official lease documentation.

  • Active LeadershipVerified

    Confirmation of key team members and executive roles.

  • NAP ConsistencyVerified

    Verified match of Name, Address, and Phone data across platforms.

  • Professional LicensingPending Manual Review

    Verification of required industry-specific certifications or licenses.

  • Sentiment AuditPending Manual Review

    Manual review of third-party reputation signals (BBB, Trustpilot, etc.).

  • Editorial DiscretionPending Manual Review

    Final human review to ensure the business provides genuine value.

About

FindLaw

FindLaw gives the public free access to state and federal laws and court opinions, then sells those readers' attention to attorneys. Its directory covers 1.2 million law firms. Thomson Reuters sold the business to Internet Brands in December 2024, and the Premium Profile, starting at $158 a month, is the only price FindLaw publishes for its lawyer products.

FindLaw.com pairs more than 35,000 articles reviewed by legal professionals with a free library of court opinions, state laws and the United States Code. Traffic claims differ by page: the company page says more than six million people visit each month, while the lawyer-marketing page says 9 million. Both figures come from FindLaw itself. Attorneys are the paying customers. The network combines FindLaw.com, SuperLawyers.com, LawInfo.com and the Spanish-language Abogado.com, which together draw more than 130 million visits a year, and FindLaw says more than 17,000 law firms use its marketing services. A Premium Profile buys prominent placement in the FindLaw.com lawyer directory. Website programs, SEO, pay-per-click and social services are quoted per client, with no published rates or standard term. FindLaw's FAQ says a firm keeps the rights to its site content when a contract ends, which speaks to content only, so buyers should ask directly about the site itself. FindLaw began in Silicon Valley in 1995 as a list of attorney resources compiled for law librarians, and formally launched on January 9, 1996. West Group bought it in 2001, by which point traffic had passed 42 million page views a month. Acquisitions built the marketing side: lawyermarketing.com in 1999, Hubbard One in 2004 and LawInfo and Abogado.com in 2013, with Thomson Reuters adding Super Lawyers in 2010. The consumer legal-forms offering now runs through partners, Quicken WillMaker & Trust by Nolo and LegalZoom. Thomson Reuters closed the sale to Internet Brands on December 2, 2024, and disclosed no price. Internet Brands also owns Nolo, Avvo and Martindale-Hubbell, so several large US lawyer directories now share a parent. FindLaw's public team page names editors and not business executives: Bridget Molitor and Kit Spielberger are executive editors. Headquarters is 909 North Pacific Coast Highway, 11th Floor, El Segundo, California 90245.

DirJournal's Perspective · Human-in-the-Loop

Editorial analysis

For the public, FindLaw is a solid free starting point for reading a statute or an opinion, and the articles are reviewed by legal professionals. It doesn't replace advice on a specific case. For law firms the decision is harder. Almost nothing is priced publicly beyond the $158 starting figure, so get a written quote, the contract term and the site-ownership position before signing. Ownership also matters when comparing options: Internet Brands holds FindLaw, Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell and Nolo, so buying across those brands doesn't diversify a firm's exposure to a single vendor.

Reviewed by Hasan Saleem, Founder & Editor

Frequently Asked

About FindLaw

Who owns FindLaw?
Internet Brands. Thomson Reuters closed the sale on December 2, 2024. FindLaw describes itself as a division of Internet Brands.
Is FindLaw free to use?
Yes for the public. FindLaw offers free access to federal and state laws, court opinions and legal articles. Attorneys pay for directory placement and marketing services.
How much does a FindLaw lawyer profile cost?
The FindLaw.com Premium Profile starts at $158 a month. FindLaw does not publish prices for websites, SEO or other marketing services and quotes each client individually.
How many law firms are listed on FindLaw?
FindLaw says its nationwide directory covers 1.2 million law firms. It does not publish a count of individual lawyers.
When was FindLaw founded?
FindLaw began in 1995 and formally launched on January 9, 1996. West Group acquired it in 2001.
Where is FindLaw headquartered?
FindLaw lists its headquarters at 909 N. Pacific Coast Highway, 11th Floor, El Segundo, California 90245.
What directories are in the FindLaw network?
FindLaw.com, SuperLawyers.com, LawInfo.com and the Spanish-language Abogado.com, which together draw more than 130 million visits a year.
Do FindLaw customers own their websites?
FindLaw's FAQ says that if a contract ends the firm has the rights to its site content. That answer covers content, so firms should confirm the position on the site itself before signing.

Pricing & Plans

  • Legal information for the public

    $0/ free

    Core Features · Audit-Verified

    • ✓Federal and state laws
    • ✓Court opinions
    • ✓Legal articles reviewed by legal professionals

  • FindLaw.com Premium Profile

    $158/ month

    Core Features · Audit-Verified

    • ✓Starting price
    • ✓Prominent placement in the FindLaw.com lawyer directory
    • ✓Visibility in major search engines

  • Websites, SEO and PPC

    Custom quote

    Core Features · Audit-Verified

    • ✓FindLaw Website 100, 200 and 300 programs
    • ✓SEO, pay-per-click and social services
    • ✓Each client quoted individually

Team · 8 Members

  • BM
    Bridget Molitor, J.D.Executive Editor
  • KS
    Kit SpielbergerExecutive Editor
  • JF
    Joseph Fawbush, Esq.Managing Editor
  • AL
    Andrew LeonattiManaging Editor
  • LT
    Laura Temme, Esq.Managing Editor
  • JC
    Jonathan CalvopinaManaging Editor
  • CH
    Catherine Hodder, Esq.Senior Attorney Editor
  • BL
    Brett LindenbergLead Digital Marketing Strategist
Technical Grounding
JSON-LDOrganization
Address
909 N. Pacific Coast Highway, 11th Floor
Location
El Segundo, California, United States
Phone
+1 (800) 455-4565
Founded
1995
Team Size
1-10 employees

Photos

FindLaw photo 1FindLaw photo 2FindLaw photo 3FindLaw photo 4
Digital Footprint · Technical Entity Graph
  • Website
    findlaw.com
  • Schema Type
    Organization
  • JSON-LD
    Active
  • NAP Vault ID
    NAP-2RCYF9T4
  • Social Profiles
    9 verified profiles
  • Platform Tenure
    19 years on DirJournal
View Technical Schema▸
@type
Organization
areaServed
United States

Knows About

Legal informationLawyer directoryCase lawLegal marketingLaw firm websites