Law firm website accessibility: a practical checklist

Law firm websites often combine elegant low-contrast design, PDF resources and live-chat widgets, all common sources of barriers.

Checklist

1. Consultation forms: visible labels, clear error messages, no puzzle CAPTCHAs. See accessible forms.
2. Contrast: thin grey serif text on white often fails 4.5:1.
3. Attorney bios: headings per attorney, and alt text with their name.
4. PDF guides and articles: publish as HTML pages, or as tagged PDFs.
5. Live chat widgets: check they open with the keyboard, have labelled buttons, and don't cover focused content (WCAG 2.2 Focus Not Obscured).
6. Link text: replace "click here" and "read more". See links and buttons.
7. Keyboard test the whole site: 5-minute method.

This is technical guidance only, not legal advice.

Related guides

• Accessibility statement template (free) and how to write one
• How much does a website accessibility audit cost? (2026 small-business guide)
• Hiring someone to fix your website's accessibility: what to expect
• White-label accessibility audits for web design agencies

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