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Potential Clients Are Researching You Before They Ever Call

People looking for a lawyer do their homework. They check your credentials, read your bio, compare your practice areas, and judge your professionalism, all before picking up the phone. If your website doesn't establish authority, they move on to the next attorney.

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Call

Tell me about the business, the customers you want, and what is getting in the way.

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Plan

I look at the site, local search, and what people in your industry need before they call.

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Build & run

I build it, fix it, or keep it moving. You keep talking to the same person.

What Legal Clients Research Before They Call

Most people seeking legal help start with a search engine, not a phone call. They're not impulse buyers. They compare multiple attorneys, check credentials, read reviews, and visit websites before making contact. If your site doesn't answer their questions, they move to the attorney whose site does.

Bar Standing and Credentials

Prospective clients look for your Kentucky Bar Association membership, years admitted, disciplinary history, and any board certifications. If they can't verify your standing on your site, they'll look you up themselves, and you lose control of the narrative.

Practice Area Expertise

Someone facing a DUI charge isn't looking for a "general attorney." They want a DUI defense lawyer who handles cases in Jefferson County. Detailed practice area pages with relevant experience signal that you know their specific situation, not just the law in general.

Case Results and Outcomes

Potential clients want proof you deliver. Past verdicts, settlements, and case outcomes (displayed with proper disclaimers per Kentucky bar rules) are among the strongest trust signals on a law firm website. Online reviews matter too. Firms with weak star ratings get passed over before a call ever happens.

Every Practice Area Needs Its Own Page

A single "Services" page doesn't cut it in legal. Each practice area should be its own detailed page with specific content.

When someone searches "personal injury lawyer Louisville," Google doesn't return law firm homepages. It returns dedicated personal injury pages with detailed, relevant content. The same applies to every practice area. I build each one as a standalone page with case-specific language, relevant FAQs, and clear calls-to-action.

Personal Injury

Car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, wrongful death. Each sub-area with specific content about Kentucky statutes of limitations and comparative fault rules.

Criminal Defense

Felonies, misdemeanors, drug charges, white-collar crimes. Content that addresses what happens after an arrest in Jefferson County and Kentucky court procedures.

Family Law

Divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenuptial agreements. Kentucky-specific content on equitable distribution and custody factors.

Estate Planning

Wills, trusts, probate, powers of attorney, living wills. Content explaining Kentucky inheritance laws and why estate planning matters at every age.

Business Law

LLC formation, contracts, partnership disputes, commercial litigation. Content tailored to Louisville's business community and Kentucky Secretary of State requirements.

DUI Defense

First offense through aggravated DUI, license suspension hearings, ignition interlock. Kentucky DUI penalties, look-back periods, and what to expect at arraignment.

The Foundation of a Credible Law Firm Website

Every element is engineered to establish authority and convert researchers into consultations

Dedicated Practice Area Pages

Individual pages for each area of law with specific content, relevant keywords, and Kentucky-specific legal context. Not a bullet list. Real, substantive pages that rank.

Attorney Profile Pages

Professional bios with headshots, credentials, bar admissions, education, notable cases, and areas of focus.

Free Consultation CTAs

Prominent "Free Consultation" buttons placed strategically throughout your site. Every page ends with a clear, low-friction way to contact you.

Case Results Display

Verdicts, settlements, and outcomes displayed with proper disclaimers per Kentucky bar advertising rules. Real results build real trust.

Bar Credentials and Trust Signals

KBA membership badges, Super Lawyers designations, Avvo ratings, court admissions, and awards. Displayed prominently so prospects see them immediately.

Mobile-Optimized for Every Device

Most legal searches happen on phones, often from stressful situations. Your site loads fast and works perfectly whether they're on a phone, tablet, or desktop.

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Why the Attorney Bio Page Is Your Second-Most Important Page

On most law firm sites, the attorney bio is one of the first pages people check

People hire attorneys, not firms. Before a prospect calls, they want to know who they'll be working with. Your bio page needs to do more than list where you went to law school.

Credentials and bar admissions: Kentucky Bar Association membership, courts admitted to practice in, years of experience
Education and honors: Law school, undergraduate, moot court, law review, honors and scholarships
Case highlights: Notable verdicts, settlements, or landmark cases that demonstrate your track record
Professional headshot: A quality photo builds familiarity and trust before the first meeting
Community involvement: Pro bono work, board memberships, local bar association roles

Practice Areas I Build Websites For

Organized by category, each with dedicated page structures and relevant content

Criminal / DUI

Criminal Defense

DUI Defense

Drug Charges

White-Collar Crime

Personal Injury / Civil

Personal Injury

Workers' Comp

Civil Litigation

Medical Malpractice

Family / Estate

Family Law

Estate Planning

Bankruptcy

Immigration

Law Firm Website Pricing

Straight pricing: $2,500 to build, then $399/month.

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Pro

A custom site plus ongoing local SEO, Google Business Profile work, a monthly report and routine updates.

$399/month Setup $2,500
  • Custom-designed site, no templates
  • Practice area pages and attorney bios
  • Contact form with email alerts
  • Google Business Profile setup and management
  • Monthly local SEO work and a monthly report
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Website Rescue

For a broken, slow, or confusing site that needs a plain-English diagnosis and a real fix plan.

$250 diagnostic Credited to a Rescue Sprint or rebuild booked within 30 days
  • Full site audit and diagnosis
  • Domain, hosting, security, and SEO impact check
  • Written report with fix-it plan and clear pricing
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Custom

For larger builds, unusual systems, ecommerce, portals, booking tools, or deeper online operations work.

$7,500+ Scoped around the actual work
  • Multi-page builds and advanced content structure
  • Booking tools, member portals, or ecommerce
  • Analytics, tracking, and operations cleanup
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Straight math: $2,500 to build, then $399/month. That's $7,288 the first year. Hosting, updates and local SEO are in it. Most one-time builds leave those out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about law firm websites

How much does a lawyer website cost?

Pro at $399/month with setup at $2,500 fits most solo practitioners and small firms. Multi-location organizations get a scoped Custom plan. Website Rescue starts at $250 for a diagnostic.

What should a law firm website include?

At minimum: dedicated practice area pages (not a bullet list), attorney bios with credentials and headshots, bar association badges, case results with proper disclaimers, client testimonials, free consultation CTAs on every page, and mobile-optimized design. I build all of these into your site.

Can I show case results on my website?

Yes, if your state bar allows it. Kentucky permits case results with proper disclaimers. I'll help you display past verdicts and settlements appropriately while complying with Kentucky Bar Association advertising rules.

How long does it take to build a law firm website?

Your site is built in 1–2 weeks once content is in, then goes live in 2–3. You provide your practice info, attorney bios, and headshots. I handle everything else including copywriting, design, and technical setup.

Will potential clients find my law firm on Google?

That's the goal. Pro ($2,500 setup + $399/month) includes Google Business Profile management, monthly keyword work and a monthly report, so the site keeps working after launch.

Do you work with solo practitioners and small firms?

Yes. My pricing is built for solo practitioners and firms with 2 to 5 attorneys.

Why does each practice area need its own page?

Because that's how people search. Someone looking for a DUI lawyer doesn't search "attorney." They search "DUI lawyer Louisville." Google returns pages specifically about DUI defense, not general law firm homepages. Each practice area page targets specific keywords and addresses the specific concerns of that type of client.

Should I display my bar credentials on my website?

Yes. Your Kentucky Bar Association membership, certifications, awards, and years of experience all build trust. Clients look for these credentials before calling. I'll display them prominently along with your practice areas and case results (where appropriate with proper disclaimers).

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Your Credentials Deserve a Website That Reflects Them

Professional law firm websites. Pro is $2,500 setup + $399/month. Built in 1–2 weeks once content is in, live in 2–3. No long-term lock-in.

Serving solo practitioners and small firms in Louisville and Lexington, with clients nationwide