California State Bar Attorney Search
In California, approximately 46 cases of lawyer misconduct are reported every day. This includes individuals pretending to be lawyers and practicing law without a license.
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Our California attorney search vetting process includes
Credentials
We fact-check professional associations, degrees, awards, working experience, and continuing education requirements.
Ethics
Our team conducts criminal background checks and verifies that each attorney is in good standing with the California State Bar at all times.
Performance
Attorneys are required to submit progress reports while they work on your case. We monitor his/her performance until your case is resolved.
Legal Fees & Settlements
We also make sure attorneys in our network charge reasonable legal fees and that settlement awards are disbursed on time to our clients.
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17,000+
Cases were filed against California attorneys and people holding themselves out fraudulently as attorneys.
$3.7M
The amount reimbursed by the California State Bar to 325 victims of attorney misconduct.
800
Cases of unauthorized practice of law were opened by the California State Bar for investigation.
198
California attorneys were either disbarred or suspended for offenses involving serious dishonesty and/or fraud.
*Data obtained from The California State Bar's public records. Official discipline information can be found on an attorney’s individual profile.
2023 California attorney discipline statistics
The importance of hiring vetted California Attorneys
Ensuring ethical and professional legal representation
Hiring vetted California attorneys is crucial to ensure legal representation that adheres to high professional standards, protecting clients' interests and well-being. This is especially important given the high number of disciplinary actions against attorneys in California.
According to the State Bar of California, in 2021 alone, 15,715 cases were opened against attorneys in the state for violations of the State Bar Act and the Rules of Professional Conduct and complaints against non-attorneys for the unauthorized practice of law (UPL). Such disciplinary actions are taken in response to ethical violations, misconduct, and other unprofessional behavior.
❝ For example, in 2020, a Los Angeles employment attorney was disbarred for embezzling over $1.3 million from clients, and in 2019, another California personal injury attorney was suspended for one year for failing to supervise his law firm's trust account properly. These examples demonstrate the serious consequences of unethical or unprofessional behavior by attorneys. ❞
By hiring vetted, top-rated California attorneys, clients can ensure that their legal professional has a track record of ethical conduct and adherence to professional standards. Attorneys in our network have been thoroughly screened and evaluated by 1000Attorneys.com. This process also ensures that clients are matched with the best local attorneys with ample experience related to their legal issues.
California employment law
From wage and hour regulations to protections against workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, and harassment, California employment law is complex and ever-evolving. Navigating these laws can be challenging without the guidance of an experienced California employment law attorney.
California personal injury law
Legal representation is an essential component of navigating California Personal injury law. With its vast and complex legal system, having a pre-screened California personal injury attorney by your side can make a significant difference in achieving favorable outcomes.
Effective legal representation is crucial for personal injury cases in California. The state's personal injury laws are intricate and encompass many scenarios, including car accidents, slip and fall injuries, motorcycle accidents, and more.
Our lawyer referral certification with The State Bar of California
The State Bar of California, as the regulatory agency responsible for admissions and discipline of California lawyers, is not authorized to offer legal advice or make direct referrals to attorneys for specific cases.
While many legal directories, attorney networks, and client-lawyer matching platforms are available online, most are not certified and may promote lawyers who pay for advertising without meeting the required standards.
Our certification ensures clients are referred to experienced, qualified attorneys in Los Angeles County who adhere to high ethical and professional standards. Additionally, our certification serves the public by establishing minimum requirements for participating attorneys and supports efforts to provide affordable legal services.