SEO for law firms that value clarity, not clutter

Legal marketing doesn’t have to be aggressive or impersonal. We help small law firms, solo attorneys, and values-led legal professionals attract clients through clear, ethical SEO strategy. With legal SEO, you can:

  • Show up for searches like “small law firm NYC” and similar queries
  • Improve site clarity & trust with structure that respects your voice
  • Get found without relying on platforms like Avvo or generic lawyer directories

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Rocio’s SEO audit gave my site a real boost—clean, targeted improvements that didn’t compromise my tone or values as a New York City-based lawyer.” – Dan Pepitone, Pepitone Law

What’s holding small law firms back online

Skip the noise. Get found by the right clients, with clarity.

You’re not doing it wrong. You’ve been handed strategies that weren’t made for legal professionals. SEO is often loud, salesy, or disconnected from how law firms actually operate.

It’s not your fault if you’ve felt overwhelmed or underwhelmed by results. You need more than traffic. You need trust, clarity, and authority.

At Marketing by Rocio, we bring technical SEO, human-first content, and plain-language strategy to help your law firm show up without shouting.

Whether you’re building something new or refining what’s already there, we’ll help you get seen and stay true to your tone.

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Why do law firms need SEO?

Your ideal clients are already searching. Whether it’s “LLC formation” or “contract review lawyer,” people use Google first — your firm should be there.

Referrals are powerful, but unpredictable. SEO gives you consistent visibility, even when word-of-mouth slows down.

Directories aren’t enough. Sites like Avvo or Justia can’t showcase your tone, process, or values. Your site should speak for you.

DIY SEO can be a minefield. Legal professionals need strategy that respects both compliance and personality.

Great lawyering doesn’t always mean great ranking. Even excellent lawyers need SEO systems to compete — ethically and effectively.

Dan Pepitone
Dan Pepitone
NYC-based Small Business Lawyer
Rocio’s SEO audit and implementation work gave my website a real boost—clean, targeted improvements that didn’t compromise my tone or values as a New York City-based lawyer. I’ve already seen measurable increases in visibility and traffic, and now feel equipped to build sustainably. Can’t recommend their SEO services enough!
Nick Fager
Nick Fager
Found of NYC-based queer-affirming therapy practice Expansive Therapy
As a therapy practice based in New York City, Rocio was a fantastic match for our SEO needs. Coming into the process, we didn't know a lot about SEO strategy, and Rocio was very effective in meeting us where we were and taking our website to the next level. Rocio also taught us many strategies along the way so that we could do SEO improvements ourselves, which felt really generous. It felt like Rocio really wanted to help our company, and delivered very impressive results. Not only have we improved greatly in terms of our rankings, but we now feel like we have a solid grasp on what is needed to keep the momentum going. Highly recommend!!!
Sarah Crisp
Sarah Crisp
Founder of Queer Social Club
After running Queer Social Club (queersocialclub.com) for two years alone, I knew I needed to level up the focus, but was overwhelmed and didn't know where to start. I decided to hire consultant support from a marketing professional who understood both queer culture AND digital marketing strategy - Rocio was the perfect person for this! Working together has equipped me with a whole new level of tools, focus, and priorities for the next year of business and community-building. I plan to hire Rocio again as many times as possible, and recommend MBR to anyone looking for an efficient and creative marketing/branding expert!
Trav Johnson
Trav Johnson
Founder of Queerency
I hired Rocio to help with search engine optimization for my website. Not only was Rocio knowledgeable, thorough, and the utmost professional, but her results speak for themselves: within weeks, my website was the top-ranking search result on Google for crucial keywords related to my subject matter! I highly recommend Rocio and look forward to working with her again in the near future.
Mars Klokow
Mars Klokow
Branding and Design Expert
Rocio’s coaching exceeded my expectations. Rocio didn’t only explain the basics and technicalities of personal branding to me but also took their time to encourage me to show my true colors. Their know-how about building a brand story helped me elevate the communication of the purpose of both my personal and business profile.
Jakub Chour
Jakub Chour
Head of Mobile Marketing at HER app
I liked Rocio’s unique network in the queer business and fashion space, and their ability to communicate within the marketing team environment. It was a great experience, thanks Rocio!

About Rocio, an SEO strategist who understands legal nuance

I worked with Pepitone Law, a solo NYC-based firm serving therapists and small practices. Dan came to me for an SEO audit — not to win the internet, but to refine what was already working.

We cleaned up URLs, optimized performance, and created a plain-language SEO guide he could actually use. That’s the kind of work I love. My SEO doesn’t bulldoze your tone. It respects it.

Whether you write your own blogs or want them done for you, I’ll meet you where you are — and bring a decade of experience to the table.

  • Ethical and clarity-focused SEO
  • Experience with Squarespace, WordPress, and hybrid CMS
  • Based in NYC and Paris, serving globally

Let’s build search strategy that sounds like you and gets you found.

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Technical SEO audits

Find what’s holding you back.

We run deep technical audits and prioritize what matters for legal professionals.

From broken links to confusing site structure, we clean up what’s slowing you down.

LGBTQ+ SEO consulting and content strategy

SEO for Squarespace & WordPress

Optimize without rebuilding.

Whether you’re on Squarespace, WordPress, or something else, we make SEO work with your platform.

No redesigns required — just smart, respectful improvements.

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Content strategy that aligns

Publish with confidence.

Get blog topics, keyword guidance, or ghostwritten content — all rooted in legal tone and values.

We help your site reflect your professionalism without losing your voice.

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Frequently asked questions

Do law firms still need SEO in 2025?

Yes. Clients still turn to Google first, and SEO builds long-term visibility far beyond ads or referrals
Definitely. Blogging helps, but it’s not the only way. SEO can be built around core service pages and evergreen guides
Not at all. My process centers your tone, whether formal, casual, or direct. No generic “legal blog voice” here.
Yes! I’ve worked with multiple Squarespace sites and know how to get results without migrating platforms.
Nope. I specialize in helping solo firms, independent attorneys, and values-led practices — not just the big guys.

How my SEO services works

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We’ll book a 30-minute call to assess your needs and goals.

Audit
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I’ll review your site’s content, structure, and visibility gaps.

Your SEO roadmap

You’ll receive clear action steps tailored to your priorities.

Implement & elevate

DIY with confidence — or hire me to support implementation.

Ready to stop guessing and start ranking?

Let’s map out an SEO plan rooted in clarity, strategy, and long-term impact — not hustle or hype.

Start your SEO journey — and start showing up.

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