India's Verified Lawyer Directory

The right vakil, verified. One click away.

Every advocate on VakilTrust completes a 3-layer verification — identity KYC, Bar Council credentials and practice validation — before appearing here. Search all 28 states and 8 union territories, compare ratings, and connect directly.

36States & UTs covered
4,800+Verified advocates
6Verification badges
4.8★Average rating
3-layer KYC + Bar Council verification Consent-based, DPDP-compliant data handling Genuine, moderated client reviews Direct contact — zero commission
Practice Areas

Every legal problem has a specialist

Pick the area closest to your matter and we'll show you advocates who actually practise it.

3-Layer Verification

Trust is stamped, not assumed

Every "Verified" stamp on VakilTrust is earned through three independent layers of checks — the same discipline a court applies before stamping a document.

1

Identity verification

  • Mobile & email OTP verification
  • PAN verification via KYC API
  • Aadhaar Offline e-KYC — voluntary & consent-based (UIDAI paperless)
  • Selfie / liveness check
2

Credential verification

  • Bar Council enrolment number + State Bar Council
  • Certificate of Practice / AIBE status
  • Courts & practice areas
  • Office address & years of practice — checked against State Bar Council records where available
3

Trust badges for users

  • Each completed check earns a visible badge on the profile
  • Badges show exactly what was verified — nothing more
  • Profiles re-reviewed annually; badges can be revoked
✓ Identity Verified ✓ PAN Verified ✓ Mobile & Email Verified ✓ Bar Council Enrolment Verified ✓ Certificate of Practice Verified ✓ Office Address Verified
Privacy by design: VakilTrust never stores Aadhaar or PAN images beyond verification. We retain only the verification status, timestamp, consent record and — where operationally required — the last 4 digits, in line with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and UIDAI guidelines. Aadhaar is always voluntary; we never claim "government verified".
Verified Directory

Find your lawyer

Filter across every state and union territory of India, narrow by city, area and specialisation, sort by rating — contact details unlock with one click.

All profiles carry earned VakilTrust verification badges
Law Firm Directory

India's law firms, one click away

Browse verified law firms by state and city. Every firm listing is created with the firm's consent and carries the same verification discipline as individual advocates.

Nyay AI — Legal Information Assistant

Understand the law before you hire the lawyer

Nyay AI answers in plain language across every field of Indian law — criminal, civil, family, property, consumer, labour, tax, cyber and more — grounded in the current statute book, including the new criminal codes and the latest 2025–26 legislation.

BNS · BNSS · BSA 2023 Income-tax Act 2025 DPDP Act & Rules IPC → BNS section converter 🎤 Voice questions 🔊 Spoken answers English + हिन्दी

Ask by typing or speaking — tap the mic, ask in your language, and turn on Listen to hear answers read aloud. When your question needs a professional, Nyay AI points you to verified advocates in your city.

⚖ Strict disclaimer: Nyay AI provides general legal information only, based on published Indian statutes. It is not legal advice, does not create an advocate–client relationship, and must not be relied upon for decisions in any legal matter. Always consult a qualified, enrolled advocate for your specific situation.
Nyay AI Information only —
not legal advice
One-Stop Legal Resources

Everything else you need, in one place

Official portals, self-service tools and emergency helplines — so VakilTrust is the only bookmark your legal life needs.

eCourts Services

Check case status, cause lists and orders for any court in India.

ecourts.gov.in →

e-Daakhil

File consumer complaints online — no lawyer needed for small claims.

edaakhil.nic.in →

India Code

Read every central and state act — the official statute database.

indiacode.nic.in →

NALSA Legal Aid

Free legal aid if you qualify — women, children, SC/ST, low income.

nalsa.gov.in →

Tele-Law

Free legal advice via Common Service Centres in your village or town.

tele-law.in →

Cybercrime Portal

Report online fraud, UPI scams and social media crimes.

cybercrime.gov.in →

RTI Online

File Right to Information requests with central government bodies.

rtionline.gov.in →

DigiLocker

Keep your legal documents safe and officially valid, in the cloud.

digilocker.gov.in →
112Police / Emergency
1930Cyber fraud helpline
181Women's helpline
1098Childline
15100NALSA free legal aid
VakilTrust App

Verified lawyers in your pocket

The full directory, Nyay AI with voice, and one-tap calling — on iOS and Android, built to work smoothly even on slower connections.

  • One-tap call or WhatsApp to any verified advocate
  • Voice-first Nyay AI in English & हिन्दी
  • Location-aware search across all states & UTs
  • Case document locker & hearing reminders
  • Saved lawyers & consultation history

Coming soon — join the waitlist from the app page.

Client Stories

Trusted across India

★★★★★

"My builder delayed possession by two years. VakilTrust connected me to a RERA specialist in Pune the same evening — verified profile, real reviews, direct number."

Sandeep R.
Pune, Maharashtra
★★★★★

"I asked Nyay AI in Hindi, by voice, what Section 420 is called now — it explained Section 318 BNS in seconds and showed me criminal lawyers in my own city."

Ramesh K.
Patna, Bihar
★★★★★

"As a first-time founder I filtered corporate lawyers in Bengaluru by rating and badges. Seeing exactly what was verified — PAN, Bar Council, address — gave me real confidence."

Ananya M.
Bengaluru, Karnataka
FAQ

Questions, answered

What do the verification badges mean?

Each badge represents one completed check: Identity (KYC + liveness), PAN, Mobile & Email OTP, Bar Council Enrolment, Certificate of Practice, and Office Address. A profile shows only the badges it has actually earned — we never claim "100% genuine" or "government verified".

Is my Aadhaar required to register as a lawyer?

No. Aadhaar verification is voluntary and consent-based, using UIDAI's paperless Offline e-KYC. We never store Aadhaar or PAN images — only the verification status, timestamp, consent record and last 4 digits where required, per the DPDP Act, 2023.

Is VakilTrust free for people looking for lawyers?

Yes. Searching, filtering, Nyay AI, voice features and contacting advocates are completely free. We never charge a commission on your consultation.

Does VakilTrust give legal advice?

No. VakilTrust is a directory and information platform. Nyay AI provides general legal information grounded in Indian statutes; it is not legal advice and is no substitute for consulting an enrolled advocate.

How current is Nyay AI's legal knowledge?

Nyay AI is grounded in the current statute book — including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (in force since July 2024), the Income-tax Act 2025, and the DPDP framework — and its knowledge base is updated as new laws commence.

I'm an advocate. How do I get listed?

Tap "For Lawyers", complete OTP verification, PAN/Aadhaar KYC (Aadhaar optional), submit your Bar Council enrolment details and documents. Your profile shows "Verification pending" until our team completes review — typically 3–5 working days.

How do law firms get listed in the Firm Directory?

Firms apply through the same "For Lawyers" flow with a firm profile; a managing partner completes verification on the firm's behalf. Listings are always consent-based.

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