A law firm website needs regular review to stay accurate fast and useful for clients and prospects. A structured audit helps identify outdated content broken links design issues and technical problems that slow performance. This checklist provides a clear process to evaluate what appears on the site how it functions on both computers and mobile devices and whether it reflects the firm’s current priorities and people.

Website Audit Checklist for Law Firms

Core Content Review

• Confirm all attorney and staff pages are current
• Remove photos and bios for departed attorneys
• Confirm new attorneys have complete and consistent bios
• Review practice descriptions for accuracy and recent updates
• Check that newsroom items events and publications are current
• Confirm awards rankings and recognitions are up to date
• Review office pages for correct locations contacts and amenities

Technical and Performance Review

• Test all links across the site to confirm they work
• Check page load speed on both computers and mobile devices
• Confirm all images are sized properly for fast mobile performance
• Review accessibility elements such as alt text contrast and navigation
• Test search functionality for accuracy and relevance
• Confirm all forms and submission systems work and route correctly

Design and Visual Review

• Ensure headshots follow firm standards for size background and quality
• Confirm group photos and leadership images are current
• Check for outdated graphics or legacy branding
• Review layout on computers and mobile devices for readability and ease of use

User Experience Review

• Confirm navigation is intuitive and reflects current priorities
• Review calls to action for clarity and placement
• Make sure contact information is easy to find and correct
• Test the client journey from homepage to bios to practice pages

Compliance and Risk Review

• Check required legal disclaimers and privacy statements
• Review attorney licensing details where needed
• Confirm copyright and ownership markings are current

Ongoing Maintenance

• Schedule quarterly reviews for links images and bio updates
• Prompt attorneys to add new matters and accomplishments
• Review analytics to identify high performing and low performing pages
• Monitor mobile performance and address slowdowns quickly