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Avvo Rating

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.

What determines Avvo Rating?

Experience & background

Years licensed, work experience, education

Legal community recognition

Peer endorsements, associations, awards

Legal thought leadership

Publications, speaking engagements

Discipline

Avvo Rating levels

• 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