Research Guides: 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

Martindale.com Directory of Attorneys & Law Firms
Searchable directory covering the U.S. and Canada.
Browse by Areas of Practice
Browse by Location
Martindale.com Directory of Bar Associations
Includes contact information and links to state, national, and selected international bar associations.

HeinOnline This link opens in a new window
See these databases in HeinOnline:
Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory (1868 to 1963)
More Info
UB ONLY

NOLO Lawyer Directory
Select practice area, then state, then county
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

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

Almanac of American Politics
Profiles of elected officials, campaign expenditures, voting records, interest-group ratings, and congressional staff.
Included in National Journal Group's Policy Central database.

Ulrichsweb: Global Serials Directory This link opens in a new window
Directory of magazines, journals, and other serial publications. More Info
Full-Text UB ONLY

NY Connects
Directory of "unbiased information about long term services and supports in New York State for people of all ages or with any type of disability." Search by zip code and type of service.
Legal and Government Services (NYS Directory)
"Resources that protect consumer rights, help with legal services and provide information on public safety and projects including programs on consumer regulations, courts/judicial services, legal assistance, disaster services, and community planning."

Reminder

Don't forget to also consult
"Key Legal Databases"
for your research!

Key to Symbols

UB ONLY - Restricted to current UB-affiliated students, faculty and staff.

LAW ONLY- Restricted to current LAW students and LAW faculty.

IN-HOUSE- Accessible only in designated location (UB library or building).

PUBLIC- Free resource on the Internet, available to everyone.

Lexis+ (UB law students only)

Westlaw Edge (UB law students only)

In-House (inside UB Law Library only)

Public (free on the Internet)

UB Only (UB credentials required)