Legal Question in Business Law in California

License to practice law

How can I find out whether or not a lawyer in another state is licensed to practice law in the state of CA?


Asked on 7/30/00, 6:19 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

William (Bill) Bresee Law Offices of William F. Bresee

Re: License to practice law

A lawyer admitted to another state must generally also be admitted to practice in California in order to practice here. (There are some exceptions; for example, when a non-California lawyer petitions a court to make an appearance in a case due to some special need or relationship with a client.) All attorneys admitted to the California Bar are listed in the membership rolls of the State Bar. Those records can be reviewed by calling the State Bar offices in Sacramento or by checing on the State Bar membership link on its website. The link to the membership information is http://www.calsb.org/mm/sbmbrshp.htm

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Answered on 9/12/00, 8:14 pm
John Hayes The John Hayes Law Offices

Re: License to practice law

In order for a lawyer to practice law in the State of California he must be a member of the State Bar. If you want to know if a lawyer is licensed to practice in California contact the State Bar of California. He must also have a State Bar Membership number would is required to be listed on all legal pleadings.

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Answered on 9/12/00, 5:31 pm

Re: License to practice law

An attorney must be licensed by the State Bar of California in order to practice law in California. There are some, minor exceptions. However, if an attorney claims to be able to practice in California confirm this with the State Bar's website: http://www.calsb.org/MM/SBMBRSHP.HTM

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Answered on 9/12/00, 5:34 pm


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