Not sure what type of lawyer you need? Describe what happened in your own words and our matching tool will connect you with verified South African lawyers who handle cases like yours.
How It Works
- Describe your situation – No legal jargon needed. Just explain what happened in plain language.
- Review your matches – The tool analyses your description, identifies the area of law, and returns lawyers ranked by relevance to your case.
- Send your enquiry – Choose a lawyer and submit your contact details. They will be in touch within 24 hours.
Find the right lawyer
for your situation
Describe what happened in your own words. LawyerSearch identifies the area of law and matches you with lawyers who handle cases like yours.
Analysing your situation
Matching you with verified South African lawyers
Your matches
Select one or more lawyersThen continue to send your enquiry.
Your contact details
Your details and situation will be sent to the lawyer or lawyers you selected.
Enquiry sent
Your details and situation have been sent. The selected lawyer or lawyers will be asked to confirm receipt and contact you within 24 hours.
Find a lawyer in South Africa without guessing the legal category
Describe your legal situation in plain language. LawyerSearch identifies the likely area of law, considers your province and urgency, and shows participating lawyer profiles that may be relevant to your enquiry.
Explain what happened in your own words. You do not need to know the legal terminology.
Review the matched profiles and choose up to five participating lawyers.
Send one enquiry. Each selected pilot lawyer receives their own notification and acknowledgement link.
Questions about finding a lawyer
How does LawyerSearch match my enquiry?
The matching tool analyses the situation you describe, the likely area of law, your selected province and the urgency of the matter. It then shows relevant participating lawyer profiles for you to review.
Can I select more than one lawyer?
Yes. You can select up to five lawyers from your match results. Each selected lawyer receives a separate enquiry notification.
Is it free to submit an enquiry?
Submitting an enquiry through LawyerSearch is free. Any consultation or legal fees are discussed directly with the lawyer you choose.
What happens after I send my enquiry?
You receive a confirmation, and each selected participating lawyer is asked to acknowledge the lead and contact you within 24 hours.