The California State Bar receives an average of 46 complaints of attorney misconduct daily, including individuals pretending to be lawyers and practicing without a license.
This highlights the importance of using a California bar-certified lawyer referral service to find vetted and continuously monitored attorneys.
Choosing an attorney who lacks integrity or competence can lead to financial loss, legal setbacks, and emotional distress.
When seeking legal representation, avoiding self-serving and unreliable lawyer advertising is crucial.
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Our team conducts criminal background checks and verifies that each attorney is in good standing with the California State Bar at all times.
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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 ensuring legal representation that adheres to high professional standards and protects clients' interests and well-being. This is especially important given the high number of disciplinary actions against attorneys in California.
Legal professionals heavily rely on advertising mediums such as billboards, television, and the Internet to promote their services. While these marketing efforts often portray an image of competence and reliability, the reality may not always align with these portrayals.
Consider the case of Tom Girardi, a prominent Los Angeles personal injury lawyer. Despite extensive advertising campaigns and his standing in the legal community suggesting trustworthiness, Girardi faced severe repercussions for embezzling over $18 million from his clients' settlement awards.
Relying solely on advertisements to select legal representation can result in detrimental outcomes, as evidenced by the financial losses suffered by some of his clients. Thus, individuals must conduct thorough research when choosing legal counsel, prioritizing qualities such as competence, ethical integrity, and commitment to client welfare.
California employment law
California employment law is complex and ever-evolving, covering everything from wage and hour regulations to protections against workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, and harassment. 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 that clients are referred to experienced, qualified attorneys in California 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.