Legal Databases by Subject: Directories
Directory Databases
This is a selective list. Other databases may offer access to additional directories.
Attorney and Law Firm Directories
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Martindale.com Directory of Attorneys & Law FirmsSearchable directory covering the U.S. and Canada.
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Martindale.com Directory of Bar AssociationsIncludes contact information and links to state, national, and selected international bar associations.
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Court Help Centers & Community Organizations (NYS)"Court based Help Centers provide free information about the law and court procedure, to people who do not have an attorney. Help Center staff do not provide legal advice and are unable to represent you. If you need to start a case or if you received papers telling you that someone has started a case against you, a Help Center can guide you through the court process. "On this page, you will find the contact information for court-based Help Centers and Community Organizations that may be able to help you."
Law Library Directories
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Public Access Law Libraries (NYS)New York State court libraries listed by county. Many of the public access law libraries are closed or open by appointment only due to the coronavirus pandemic. Check the list on the website for status, and also call individual libraries for current status.
Other Directories
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Almanac of American PoliticsProfiles of elected officials, campaign expenditures, voting records, interest-group ratings, and congressional staff.
Included in National Journal Group's Policy Central database.
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Central Referral ServiceA directory leading to information on more than 1400 Western New York health & human services agencies. More InfoFull-TextPUBLIC
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Ulrichsweb: Global Serials DirectoryDirectory of magazines, journals, and other serial publications. More InfoFull-TextUB ONLY
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