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How to find if an attorney has been disciplined in California?
Official discipline information can be found on an attorney's profile and in the State Bar Court case search. Copies of official attorney discipline records are available upon request.
What is the most common complaint against lawyers?

According to the ABA, the most common attorney discipline complaints filed with the bar association involve:

Neglect.
Lack of communication.
Misrepresentation or dishonesty.
Scope of representation.
Fee disputes.
How to check if a lawyer is licensed in California?
To verify an attorney's status with the State Bar of California visit the State Bar's website (www.calbar.ca.gov).
What is the statute of limitations on complaints to the California bar?
The California bar limits complaints for events that occurred within the last five years. The statute of limitations for legal malpractices is one year, generally from the time representation ends.
Official discipline information can be found on an attorney's profile and in the State Bar Court case search. Copies of official attorney discipline records are ...
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