The Department of State has issued a disclaimer regarding the lists of legal and translation service providers. The department clarifies that it "assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the entities or individuals whose names appear on the following lists." It further emphasizes that inclusion on these lists does not equate to an endorsement by either the Department or the U.S. government.
The department specifies that names are organized alphabetically, with no additional significance attached to their order. The information included in these lists is directly supplied by local service providers, and "the Department is not in a position to vouch for such information."
Available resources include a List of Attorneys (PDF 137 KB) and a List of Translators (PDF 133 KB).