how to report lawyer misconduct in los angeles county

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If you choose to call in your complaint, dial 1-800-698-TALK. Upon completion of the Pubic Complaint form, return it in person to the nearest Sheriff’s station, or mail the form to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Professional Standards Division, 211 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. What Happens After I Make A Complaint?

Filing an attorney complaint
You may also call the State Bar's multilingual intake hotline at 800-843-9053 (in California) or 213-765-1200 (outside California) to request a complaint form or discuss the complaint-filing process. There is no fee for filing a complaint, and you do not have to be a U.S. citizen.

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How do I file an attorney misconduct complaint?

Los Angeles, CA 90017 San Francisco Office 180 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Attorney Misconduct Complaint To file an attorney misconduct complaint, please read the instructions below, complete the attached complaint form, and mail to: Office of Chief Trial Counsel Intake . 845 South Figueroa Street . Los Angeles, CA 90017

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What to do if you are complaining about a lawyer?

If you are complaining about some other attorney, provide any court documents or communications with the attorney which will help to explain your complaint .

What happens if you send a copy of a document to the state bar?

All documents you send, originals or copies, become the property of the State Bar and are subject to future destruction. If you are complaining about an attorney who represented you, provide copies of written fee agreements, payments or other communications (written or electronic) to the attorney.

How many languages does the state bar accept?

The State Bar accepts complaints in over 200 languages. If you need translation services to communicate with the State Bar, please let us know by completing the Translation Information section. We will communicate with you through a translation service in the language of your choice. If you have a trusted friend or family member whom you would prefer to provide translation assistance and that person will accept communications from the State Bar in English, please provide their contact information in the Translation Information section.

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Your Information

  • Please provide your name, address, zip code, email address (if available), and telephone numbers (work, home and cell).   Complaints are confidential unless charges are filed. So that we may prompt...
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Attorney’s Information

  1. You may use the State Bar’s online Attorney Searchto see whether an attorney has a public record of prior discipline in California and whether the attorney is licensed to practice law in California.
  2. Provide the full name, address and phone number of the attorney you are complaining about.
  3. If you wish to complain about more than one attorney, complete a separate statement of co…
  1. You may use the State Bar’s online Attorney Searchto see whether an attorney has a public record of prior discipline in California and whether the attorney is licensed to practice law in California.
  2. Provide the full name, address and phone number of the attorney you are complaining about.
  3. If you wish to complain about more than one attorney, complete a separate statement of complaint for each attorney.
  4. If any of the blank spaces do not apply to your case, write N/A (Not Applicable). If you do not know the size of the attorney’s law firm, please state “Unknown” for Size of Law Firm.

Attachments

  1. As part of the online complaint form, you will be limited to 10 attachments, with a maximum of 4 MB each.
  2. Provide any helpful documents. Send only copies and keep the originals. All documents you send, originals or copies, become the property of the State Bar and are subject to future destruction.
  1. As part of the online complaint form, you will be limited to 10 attachments, with a maximum of 4 MB each.
  2. Provide any helpful documents. Send only copies and keep the originals. All documents you send, originals or copies, become the property of the State Bar and are subject to future destruction.
  3. If you have already submitted a complaint and would like to add additional supporting documents, please click here.

Translation Information

  • The State Bar accepts complaints in over 200 languages. If you need translation services to communicate with the State Bar, please let us know by completing the Translation Information section. We will communicate with you through a translation service in the language of your choice. If you have a trusted friend or family member whom you would prefer to provide translati…
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After You Submit

  • The State Bar will review and evaluate your complaint to determine whether investigation and prosecution is appropriate. You will be notified of our decision in writing. This chart explains what happens after you file a complaint.Thank you for your cooperation.
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