A newcomer to Buffalo may be wondering, “Where are all the buffalo?” The mystery will probably not be the subject of a new X-Files movie, but the city will forever be synonymous with this majestic animal of the Great Plains.

Today, Buffalo is the 2^nd largest city in New York. It borders Canada and has become a popular tourist destination for Canadian shoppers taking advantage of favorable exchange rates. Erie County, of which Buffalo is the county seat, currently has over 3,700 lawyers.

That is a lot of lawyers to choose from if you need legal assistance in Buffalo. LegalMatch.com can help you narrow your search by linking you to local Buffalo lawyers who know the local legal system and have experience with your legal problem. It only takes about 15 minutes to tell LegalMatch.com about your legal issue. For no fee whatsoever, LegalMatch.com will then match you with Buffalo attorneys experienced in the area of law you need help with. These attorneys are all pre-screened by LegalMatch.com and are in good standing with the New York bar.

Buffalo lawyers practice in criminal law, immigration law, wills and trusts law, business law, employment law, family law, and many others. Buffalo attorneys are also watching out for the interests of Buffalo consumers. The New York Attorney General’s office was recently successful in shutting down an illegal real estate company that was practicing law without a license and giving out faulty legal advice. The state closed the company’s doors and permanently prevented the company’s CEO from ever opening another real estate or title company in the state. Measures like this protect Buffalo residents from bad advice and misleading real estate deals that have become a major problem in recent years.

Whatever area of the law you need assistance with, Buffalo lawyers will know how to help you in the 8^th Judicial District of New York. Familiarity with the local courts is important, because every judicial district has particular rules and procedures that practitioners must follow. Buffalo lawyers can navigate their local courts and will be able to effectively and competently represent you.

Before speaking to a Buffalo attorney, you should be as informed as possible about your legal situation. Feel free to explore out extensive Law Library. Or, check out our other free legal resources, such as our top 20 legal tips on hiring an attorney.

You may also be interested in exploring the following external links on New York law and Buffalo legal resources and practice:

• Search NY Law by Subject
• NYU Law Library
• University of Buffalo Law Library