File a complaint against an attorney

State Bar Of California
Information Status

The State Bar Of California allows clients to file a complaint about a lawyer's actions or fees. Outcomes include the issue being handled out of court, and clients may be able to get fees already paid refunded.

MediationLegal assistance

What to do next

Ways to connect

Visit this link - http://www.calbar.ca.gov/.../How-to-File-A-Complaint

Visit the link to select the complaint form in the preferred language.

Call 800-843-9053

Call the State Bar's intake hotline for more information.

Details

ADA Accessible
Yes
Accessibility notes
US callers can access TTY through the 711 relay service
Free
Yes
Available Languages
Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese
States
California
Eligibility requirements
None
Citizenship Requirements
No citizenship requirements

Locations

San Francisco Office
180 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Mon - Tue8:45 am - 5 pm
Wed8:45 am - 4 pm
Thu - Fri8:45 am - 5 pm
Sat - SunClosed
Get directions
415-538-2000 (San Francisco Office)
Los Angeles Office
845 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Mon - Tue8:45 am - 5 pm
Wed8:45 am - 4 pm
Thu - Fri8:45 am - 5 pm
Sat - SunClosed
Get directions
213-765-1000 (Los Angeles Office)

Reviews



Notes

What to do next

Ways to connect

Visit this link - http://www.calbar.ca.gov/.../How-to-File-A-Complaint

Visit the link to select the complaint form in the preferred language.

Call 800-843-9053

Call the State Bar's intake hotline for more information.