Other places one can find a lawyer are in your local Bar Association or advertisements
. Do not rely on advertisements too much because they can be misleading. However a visit to your local bar association can be quite fruitful. You will get a list and contacts of lawyers registered in your location and may be some information pertaining them such as academic background. These services are not always free though. You may have to pay some fee to access the information. Employing the method you are comfortable with correctly will help you find a layer suitable for your case.