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Complaint Review Process. If your complaint against an attorney is closed without the State Bar seeking discipline, you have the right to request that the State Bar’s Complaint Review Unit review that decision. This process is commonly referred to as a “second look.”. Learn more about the complaint review process.
- How to File a Complaint
With the exception of anonymous complaints, the State Bar...
- Whistleblower Complaints
The DOJ accepts complaints about improper governmental...
- Before You File
Call the State Bar's intake hotline if you have any...
- After You File
The State Bar Act; California Rules of Court; Ethics....
- Fee Disputes
The State Bar can help you resolve a problem with attorney...
- Unauthorized Practice of Law Complaint
You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to file a complaint....
- Client Security Fund
The online complaint form is available on the State Bar...
- FAQ
Complaints Against Attorneys 800-843-9053 (toll free in...
- How to File a Complaint
In 2021, the State Bar’s Office of Chief Trial Counsel (OCTC): Opened 15,715 cases, including complaints against California attorneys for violations of the State Bar Act and the Rules of Professional Conduct as well as complaints against nonattorneys for the unauthorized practice of law (UPL).
With the exception of anonymous complaints, the State Bar notifies the complainant of receipt of the complaint. An experienced State Bar attorney will review the complaint to determine if the facts are sufficient to show that an ethical violation occurred.
You may use the State Bar’s online Attorney Search to see whether an attorney has a public record of prior discipline in California and whether the attorney is licensed to practice law in California. Provide the full name, address and phone number of the attorney you are complaining about.
The State Bar of California is proposing new time standards for processing complaints about attorneys. Comment by Sept 6. The State Bar receives, investigates, and prosecutes complaints filed against California attorneys. On average the State Bar handles about 15,000 cases each year.
For more search options, including the ability to search for certified specialists or other practice characteristics, try Advanced Search. You can also search for Provisionally Licensed Lawyers.
The State Bar of California (sometimes called the California Bar Association) is responsible for disciplining attorneys and processes 16,000 complaints annually. From the Attorney Complaint's section of the State Bar’s website, you can find information about how to file a complaint against an attorney in California.
