Avvo Lawyers Scraper

Extract lawyer profile data from Avvo directory pages for legal research, lead generation, directory checks, and market analysis. Collect attorney names, ratings, practice areas, locations, profile links, credentials, images, and public contact-related fields.

Features

• Attorney Profiles - Collect names, Avvo ratings, client ratings, review counts, and profile links.
• Practice Coverage - Gather practice areas, specialties, bar admissions, license states, and certifications.
• Location Data - Capture office city, state, postal details, and coordinates when listed.
• Listing/API Enrichment - Extract rich public fields available on directory pages without visiting lawyer detail pages.
• Clean Output - Duplicate profiles and empty values are filtered from the final dataset.

Use Cases

Legal Lead Generation

Build focused attorney lists by practice area and state. Sales and outreach teams can use profile URLs, locations, ratings, and practice areas to prioritize prospects.

Market Research

Compare attorney availability, review volume, and legal specialization across regions. This helps agencies, legal tech teams, and consultants understand competitive coverage.

Directory Verification

Check public attorney records against internal CRMs or directories. Use names, locations, profile links, license states, and practice areas to identify missing or outdated entries.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrl	String	No	Alabama bankruptcy lawyers	Avvo directory URL to scrape, such as a state and practice-area page
maxLawyers	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of lawyer profiles to collect
maxListingPages	Integer	No	10	Maximum listing pages to crawl
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Apify Proxy	Proxy settings for reliable runs

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Output Data

Each dataset item can include:

Field	Type	Description
name	String	Lawyer full name
rating	Number	Best available lawyer rating
avvoRating	Number	Avvo rating when available
reviewCount	Integer	Total review count
practiceAreas	Array	Legal practice areas or specialties
location	String	Office location
phone	String	Public phone number when available
consultationPhone	String	Consultation phone when listed
website	String	External website when available
websiteRedirectUrl	String	Avvo website redirect URL
messageUrl	String	Avvo message URL when available
yearsLicensed	Integer	Years licensed when available
licenseStates	Array	License states or jurisdictions
education	Array	Schools or education details
awards	Array	Awards and honors
image	String	Profile image URL when available
firmName	String	Firm or listing name
streetAddress	String	Street address when listed
city	String	City
state	String	State
postalCode	String	Postal code
lawyerId	String	Avvo lawyer ID
profileType	String	Avvo profile type
resultType	String	Organic/sponsored result type
isSponsored	Boolean	Whether the listing is sponsored
isPro	Boolean	Whether Avvo marks the lawyer as Pro
tagline	String	Listing tagline
profileUrl	String	Avvo profile URL
sourceListingUrl	String	Listing page that produced the record
scrapedAt	String	Collection timestamp

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Usage Examples

Basic Directory Run

Collect bankruptcy lawyers in Alabama:

{
    "startUrl": "https://www.avvo.com/bankruptcy-debt-lawyer/al.html",
    "maxLawyers": 20
}

Sample Output

{
    "name": "Ronald C. Sykstus",
    "rating": 10,
    "avvoRating": 10,
    "reviewCount": 318,
    "practiceAreas": ["Bankruptcy & Debt"],
    "location": "Huntsville, AL, 35801",
    "phone": "(256) 539-9899",
    "consultationPhone": "(256) 666-5980",
    "website": "http://www.securityclearancedefenselawyer.com/",
    "yearsLicensed": 38,
    "licenseStates": ["AL"],
    "education": ["Northern Illinois University College of Law", "University of Arizona"],
    "awards": ["Super Lawyer"],
    "profileUrl": "https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/35801-al-ronald-sykstus-721004.html",
    "lawyerId": "721004",
    "profileType": "Subscriber",
    "resultType": "Organic",
    "isSponsored": false,
    "isPro": true,
    "sourceListingUrl": "https://www.avvo.com/bankruptcy-debt-lawyer/al.html",
    "scrapedAt": "2026-07-12T06:26:43.470Z"
}

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Tips for Best Results

Use Valid Avvo Directory URLs

• Start with state-specific practice pages.
• Keep URLs in the format shown in the examples.
• Test with maxLawyers set to 20 before running larger jobs.

Control Collection Size

• Use maxLawyers to limit dataset size.
• Increase maxListingPages only when you need broader coverage.
• Rich fields are collected from listing/API-visible data without profile-page visits.

Proxy Configuration

Residential proxies are recommended for stable collection:

{
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
    }
}

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Integrations

Connect your data with:

• Google Sheets - Review and filter attorney lists
• Airtable - Build searchable legal databases
• Webhooks - Send results to internal systems
• Make - Create automated workflows
• Zapier - Trigger follow-up actions

Export Formats

• JSON - For developers and data pipelines
• CSV - For spreadsheet analysis
• Excel - For business reports
• XML - For system imports

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I collect lawyers from any state?

Yes, use an Avvo directory URL for the state and practice area you need.

Why are some fields missing?

Some fields are missing when Avvo or the attorney profile does not publicly list that detail.

Does the actor remove duplicate attorneys?

Yes, duplicate profile URLs are filtered before records are saved.

Does the actor visit lawyer detail pages?

No. The current actor extracts rich listing/API-visible fields without opening individual lawyer detail pages.

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Support

For issues or feature requests, contact support through the Apify Console.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• API Reference
• Scheduling Runs

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Legal Notice

This actor is designed for legitimate data collection purposes. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with website terms of service and applicable laws. Use collected data responsibly and respect privacy requirements.