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Rules of Professional Conduct

Learn more about the ethical rules for attorneys licensed in California
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Important Dates

Aug. 31

Last day for all attorneys to pay fees without suspension
Aug. 31

Deadline for attorneys with last names starting N-Z to report MCLE compliance, pay fines without suspension
Sept. 15

Deadline to comment on draft ethics opinion
Oct. 2

Last day to register for the legal specialist exam

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Ethics Rules Updates

The State Bar is overhauling the rules that govern attorney professional conduct and ethics. Read about the latest revisions.