Updated October 21, 2026
What sections your profile should have
Your profile is a public page that works like a website. Potential clients visit it to understand what you do and how to reach you. Build it with these sections:
Start with a clear description of your practice. State the areas of law you handle - for example, commercial law, family law, real estate, or labour disputes. Clients search by service type, so naming your specialisation accurately helps them find you. Add your qualifications and any relevant experience that builds confidence.
Include a services list. Each service should have a short title and description. On Websta, people in Croatia search for specific legal services, so list what you actually offer rather than generic terms. Examples might be 'contract review', 'property purchase assistance', or 'employment dispute consultation'.
Add a contact section. Include your phone number, email address, and office address. The address matters because clients search by location - they want to know if you are in their town or nearby. If you work in multiple towns, list them all.
Photos help. Use a professional photo of yourself and, if applicable, your office. Clients want to see who they are working with. A clear, recent photo builds trust more than no photo at all.
Set up a way for clients to contact you. Websta offers a contact form built into your profile. Use it. You can also enable online booking if you offer consultations at set times, or use quote requests if clients need to describe their situation first and you respond with terms.
Which languages to publish in
Publish your profile in Croatian. This is where your local market searches. If you speak English or another language and want to reach foreign clients or expatriates in Croatia, you can add an English version of key sections - your description, services, and contact details. Keep it simple: one language is enough to start, and you can add more later.
Websta serves the Croatian market. Most searches happen in Croatian, so your primary profile should be in that language. An English version can expand your reach but is not essential when starting out.
How people in Croatia find lawyers on Websta
Websta has a marketplace where people nearby search for services by type and location. When someone in Croatia needs a lawyer, they visit the marketplace, choose the legal services category, and search by town or region. Your profile appears if your location and services match.
Clients can also post a task - describing their legal problem and inviting lawyers to make offers. If you enable quote requests on your profile, you can respond to these tasks. This is useful for lawyers because clients often need to explain their situation before booking a consultation.
Search is local. Someone in Zagreb will see lawyers in Zagreb first, then nearby areas. Someone in Split will see Split-based lawyers. Make sure your office address is correct on your profile so clients find you in the right location.
Working as an independent lawyer in Croatia
Before you set up your profile, check a few things with the relevant Croatian authority. Lawyers in Croatia are regulated. You need to hold a licence issued by the Croatian Bar Association (Hrvatska komora odvjetnika). Make sure your licence is current and that you have met any continuing education requirements.
If you are a sole trader, you need a business registration with the Croatian tax authority (Porezna uprava). You should have an account number (OIB - Osobni identifikacijski broj) for tax purposes. Card payments from clients on Websta are processed through Stripe and paid out to your bank account, so have a business bank account ready.
Check current requirements for client account management and trust funds. Depending on the size and type of work you do, you may need to hold client money in a dedicated account. Confirm this with the Croatian Bar Association.
Your profile can list your services and the fact that you accept consultations and quote requests. Do not list specific prices for legal services on your profile - this is not a Websta platform convention for lawyers, and legal fees in Croatia often depend on the complexity and scope of work. Instead, include a note that you discuss fees when you meet or respond to a quote request.
What to write in your first hour
Start with the essentials. Write a short paragraph about yourself - your name, your main areas of practice, and how many years you have been working as a lawyer. Two to three sentences is enough.
List three to five core services. For each, write a one-line description. Examples: 'Commercial contracts - review, negotiation, and drafting' or 'Family law - separation and custody advice'. Be specific so clients know if you handle their type of problem.
Add your office address and the town or towns where you work. This is crucial for local search.
Upload one professional photo of yourself. If you do not have one, this is worth investing in before you launch - a simple headshot on a plain background works.
Write your phone number and email in the contact section.
Enable the contact form so clients can reach you directly. Choose quote requests as your contact method if you prefer clients to describe their situation before you commit to a meeting time.
Using online booking for consultations
If you offer initial consultations at set times - for example, one-hour video calls on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons - you can enable online booking on your profile. Clients see your available slots and book directly. This saves back-and-forth emails for routine consultations.
Online booking works well if your schedule is predictable. If your hours vary week to week, quote requests may be simpler - clients ask for an appointment, and you reply with times that suit you.
After you launch
Once your profile is live, check it regularly. Respond to contact forms and quote requests within one business day. Responsiveness matters because people choosing a lawyer want to know they can reach you.
Keep your information current. If you change your office address or add a new service area, update your profile. If you stop handling a particular type of case, remove it from your services list.
Ask satisfied clients to leave feedback on your profile. Feedback builds credibility for future clients who visit. On Websta, feedback appears on your profile and in search results.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I have to list my prices on my Websta profile?
- No. For lawyers in Croatia, prices depend on the complexity of the case and the scope of work. Instead of listing fixed prices, use your profile to describe your services and your contact method - either a contact form or quote requests where clients describe their situation and you respond with terms.
- Can I work as a lawyer in Croatia without registration?
- No. You must hold a licence issued by the Croatian Bar Association. Check that your licence is current and that you have met any continuing education requirements before you set up your profile.
- How do clients find me on Websta in Croatia?
- Clients search the Websta marketplace by service type and location. They enter their town or region and browse lawyers, or they post a task describing their legal problem and invite lawyers to make offers. Make sure your profile lists your correct office address and the towns where you work.
- Do I need a business bank account for Websta payments?
- Yes. Card payments from clients are processed through Stripe and paid to your bank account. Have a business bank account set up and ready before you launch your profile.
- Should I publish my profile in English as well as Croatian?
- Start with Croatian - this is where your local market searches. You can add an English version later if you want to reach foreign clients or expatriates living in Croatia, but it is not necessary to begin with.
About the numbers
Counts in this guide were read from the Websta catalogue when the text was written and are refreshed above from the live catalogue. Part of the catalogue was built from the public business register and is marked as such on each profile.