Find an Attorney in U.S.

Parents are encouraged to consult with an attorney to understand their legal options if they fear their child will be abducted, their child has been abducted to or wrongfully retained in the United States, or they are seeking access to a child in the United States. Attorneys can provide parents with valuable guidance and advice in these cases.

If a child has been abducted to the United States from a Hague Abduction Convention country:

The following organizations are not in any way affiliated with the U.S. Department of State. Inclusion on this list does not necessarily represent an endorsement by the U.S. Department of State. The U.S. Department of State assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the organizations listed below. Information is subject to change at any time, without notice .

• State bar associations and some national bar association are listed 
• The American Bar Association's lawyer referral map/directory is available 
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) available 
• International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (IAML) available 
• Family Abduction: Prevention and Response (6th Ed) (see for information on finding attorneys)
• Foreign Embassy/Consulates:  You may also seek assistance in locating U.S. attorneys from the country's foreign embassy or consulate in the United Stated, which may maintain lists of attorneys: for list of attorneys look at country websites.