National Crime Victim Bar Association Membership

  • National Crime Victim Bar Association Membership

  • Thanks for your interest in joining the National Crime Victim Bar Association! If you have any questions regarding membership, please email victimbar@victimsofcrime.org.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Practice Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Do you practice in any additional states?*
  • Please select all states you practice in.
  • Are you a member of the American Association for Justice?*
  • Do you wish to receive referrals through the NCVBA's Attorney Referral System?*

  • Attorney Referral Service (ARS) Agreement & Questionnaire

  • Attorney Referral Service Panel Member Agreement

  • I,*, a Panel Member of the Attorney Referral Service (“ARS”) operated by the National Crime Victim Bar Association (“NCVBA”) through the National Center for Victims of Crime (“NCVC”), agree to pay to the ARS a fee of twenty percent (20%) of any fees received from all cases or matters referred to me by the ARS unless a waiver request is submitted and approved.  I acknowledge that the payment of such a referral fee is permissible pursuant to Rules of Professional Conduct of my state (attached at the back of the ARS Operating Manual) as well as the Model Rules of Professional Conduct 7.2 (2), allowing that an attorney may pay the usual charges, including a referral fee based on a percentage of the attorney’s contingent fee, of a not-for-profit or qualified lawyer referral service. In the event that I receive court-awarded legal fees in a case that has been referred through the NCVBA ARS, I will seek court-approval for payment of the referral fee if required by my jurisdiction.  


    I also acknowledge that I have received, read, and fully understand all of the Rules of Operation of the ARS, as set forth below.  I have also read, fully understand, and abide by the State Bar Rules of Professional Conduct in the state(s) in which I am admitted to the Bar.

  • Case Referral Rules & Responsibilities

  • General Responsibilities

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  • Acknowledgement and Agreement

    This will acknowledge that the law firm is aware of the above panel attorney’s participation in the National Crime Victim Bar Association’s Attorney Referral Service and this Referral Fee Agreement.  The law firm agrees to abide by the National Crime Victim Bar Association Attorney Referral Service Standards and Rules of Operation and will comply with all requirements regarding clients referred to the panel attorney by the Attorney Referral Service.
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  • Referral Questionnaire for Attorneys

    In order to maintain certifications to operate our Attorney Referral Service (ARS) and make appropriate referrals to crime victims, we are required to have adequate data concerning each of our members.  Please take a few moments to answer the following questions. Your assistance is appreciated.
  • Are you knowledgeable about helping victims receive government victim compensation?*
  • Are you willing to represent victims in appealing decisions made by victim compensation boards?*
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  • Criminal & Civil Experience

  • Are you willing to represent crime victims in criminal trials to ensure their rights are being upheld? *
  • Will you give victims advice concerning their rights in the criminal justice system?*
  • Do you defend persons accused of violent crimes?*
  • Do you defend victims in victim rights matters?*

  • Of your civil practice, what percentage do you represent plaintiffs? * Defendants? *

  • Have you represented crime victims in first party or third party civil cases?*
  • Do you defend insurance companies?*
  • Are you generally willing to consider cases against perpetrators without third party liability?*

  • CLE Requirements

  • In order to comply with certain state accreditation rules, referral services must establish that members are qualified to represent clients in specific practice areas. In order to be qualified, you must have 15 continuing legal education credits relevant to representing crime victims within the past 3 years OR you may list up to 3 cases in which you have represented crime victims within past 5 years. 


    Representing crime victims in civil cases may be used in combination with continuing education credits to fulfil the requirements. Five continuing education credits will be equivalent to the representation of 1 victim in a civil case. Please provide the case name, docket/case numbers, date of completion, and any other relevant information. If you have attended the National Conference or have been a Civil Justice Seminar Panelist within the past 3 years, this may fulfill your qualifications. Please list both the years and locations of the conferences and/or seminars.

  • Child Sexual Abuse

  • Areas of Practice

    Please indicate the areas of civil litigation in which you wish to receive referrals by checking the boxes below. By completing this section, you certify that you have sufficient training and experience to competently represent crime victims in selected categories.
  • Sexual Asssault
  • Domestic Violence
  • Crimes Against the Elderly
  • Negligent Security
  • Third Party Liability
  • Fraud & Financial Crime
  • Alcohol Liability
  • Property Crimes
  • Others

  • Memberships & Client Billing Practices

  • In fee cases, how are you usually paid?*
  • Do you offer any type of payment plan?*
  • Are you willing to consider doing pro bono work with crime victims on a case by case basis?*
  • Are you currently a member of the state Trial Lawyers Association in your state?*

  • Membership Selection & Payment

  • For more information on the various membership levels, please visit victimbar.org/register-online.

  • NCVBA Memberships*

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                    Basic Membership (10+)
                    ($436.00$436.00 for 1 year)
                      
                    Basic Membership (10+) with Child Sex Abuse Section
                    ($486.00$486.00 for 1 year)
                      
                    Basic Membership (0-10)
                    ($336.00$336.00 for 1 year)
                      
                    Basic Membership (0-10) with Child Sex Abuse Section
                    ($386.00$386.00 for 1 year)
                      
                    AdvocateCircleMembership
                    ($2,575.00$2,575.00 for 1 year)
                      
                    New Lawyers Membership
                    ($201.00$201.00 for 1 year)
                      
                    Sustaining Membership
                    ($1,029.00$1,029.00 for 1 year)
                      
                    New Lawyer Membership with Child Sex Abuse Litigation Section
                    ($252.00$252.00 for 1 year)
                      
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