How can I find a certified legal specialist?
The State Bar's Certified Specialist Search will direct you to a list of specialty areas that are certified either by the State Bar or an organization accredited by the State Bar.
The California Board of Legal Specialization also accredits the following organizations, which certify attorneys in additional practice areas. These attorneys are also listed in the bar's specialist search database.
1. Business Bankruptcy Law (American Board of Certification) 2. Consumer Bankruptcy Law (American Board of Certification) 3. Creditors' Rights Law (American Board of Certification) 4. Civil Trial Advocacy (National Board of Trial Advocacy) 5. Criminal Trial Advocacy (National Board of Trial Advocacy) 6. Family Law Trial Advocacy (National Board of Trial Advocacy) 7. Social Security Disability Law (National Board of Trial Advocacy) 8. Elder Law (National Elder Law Foundation) 9. Legal Malpractice (American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys) 10. Medical Malpractice (American Board of Professiional Liability Attorneys) 11. Juvenile Law (Child Welfare) (National Association of Counsel for Children)