Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

Years licensed, work experience, education

Peer endorsements, associations, awards

Publications, speaking engagements

• 10.0 - 9.0 Superb
• 8.9 - 8.0 Excellent
• 7.9 - 7.0 Very Good
• 6.9 - 6.0 Good
• 5.9 - 5.0 Average
• 4.9 - 4.0 Concern
• 3.9 - 3.0 Caution
• 2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution
• 1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution