Concerns About an Attorney

Recent Disciplinary Actions Recent UPL Violations Before Selecting an Attorney Resolving Problems with Your Attorney

The State Bar of California’s highest priority is to protect the public. We license, regulate, and discipline approximately 260,000 attorneys in California, investigating allegations of attorney misconduct and complaints against individuals who engage in the unauthorized practice of law. If you have concerns about an attorney, we have resources to help you understand your options.

Attorney-Client Bridge Program

Do you need help getting in touch with your attorney? The Attorney-Client Bridge Program is designed to bridge communication gaps between attorneys and clients.

Attorney-Client Bridge Program

How to Avoid Legal Services Fraud

Legal services fraud is becoming more sophisticated, as AI and deepfakes make it easier for bad actors to target victims through deceptive websites, social media, texts, and emails.

Avoid Legal Services Fraud

Cómo Evitar el Fraude en Servicios Legales

Before Filing an Attorney Complaint

There are a variety of ways to address problems with an attorney—before filing a complaint with the State Bar. Learn about your options.

Before You File a Complaint

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Need help with attorney or admissions issues?

The Office of Public Trust Liaison educates the public about how the State Bar can help them. The office is independent of the State Bar’s Office of the Chief Trial Counsel and Office of Admissions, and this enables the OPTL to impartially evaluate complaints from the public. Learn more here.

Office of Public Trust Liaison

Intermediario de Confianza Pública