Current News
Welcome to the Hampden County Bar Association! Dues Renewal Invoices have been sent to all members and are due this week. If you did not receive one, please contact our office via email.
Now included with your membership is access to Casemaker, a comprehensive legal research program. We will be organizing some online webinars to familiarize you with their services in the next few weeks. Once you log into the HCBA website you will see a link for Casemaker.*
*Some reduced rate membership categories excluded.
For Attorneys & Judiciary
The Hampden County Bar Association is one of the oldest professional organizations in the Commonwealth. Our long-standing traditions of quality and service to our members and the community help us sustain a strong, active membership.
If you are already a member, log on to our members-only section to enjoy our online directories, newsletters, and weekly updates.
Membership in the HCBA is open to any attorney or judge living or working in Hampden County, Massachusetts. If you’re considering membership click below for more information.
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Check out the online Pictorial Directory.
For Law Students
The Hampden County Bar Association is pleased to offer honorary membership to students currently attending or enrolled in law school. Becoming involved early in a local bar association is a great opportunity for networking, access to practical day-to-day educational programs and can be key to your success.
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For the Public
The Hampden County Bar Association is pleased to offer a variety of programs and services to the public through our committees and sections. We cooperate with many other community organizations to help ensure that all citizens have equal access to justice. Click "explore more" for information about our
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Lawyer Referral & Information Service
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Lawyer for the Day Programs
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Fee Arbitrations
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Veteran's Initiative, and more.
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Members Spotlight
Attorney Michael A. Frazee has been a practicing family law attorney for over 20 years. He is one of only a handful of attorneys who have been a panel member of the Children’s Law Project since its inception almost 20 years ago. As such he regularly represents children in high conflict cases involving pro se litigants. As a panel member he takes on at least one pro bono case each year. Several years ago when CLP funding decreased due to the economy, Attorney Frazee offered to bill the program for court appearances only and continues to do so. Attorney Frazee has mentored several new panel members over the years and is always willing to help out with trainings, as a presenter or moderator.
In addition, he has served as a Guardian Ad Litem in custody and visitation cases for over 15 years. Michael has been mediating family and divorce issues for over 10 years. He is a member of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators and he has been a frequent panelist for a variety of family law seminars sponsored by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education.
Kudos to Attorney Frazee for already registering to participate in Race Judicata: A Run for the Bar which is a fundraiser to benefit the Children’s Law Project!