ABA — State Lawyer Licensing Agencies
Find the agency in each state responsible for attorney licensing and learn where to verify a lawyer's license. Some jurisdictions require a phone inquiry.
Open state licensing directory ↗An independent directory connecting the public with attorney licensing resources, courts, legal technology, public records and legal research.
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Official licensing and directory resources
Find the agency in each state responsible for attorney licensing and learn where to verify a lawyer's license. Some jurisdictions require a phone inquiry.
Open state licensing directory ↗State and local bar association lawyer-finder resources. Availability and services vary by jurisdiction.
Open lawyer-finder directory ↗Locate attorney disciplinary authorities. Contact the relevant jurisdiction for current procedures and records.
Explore ABA resources ↗Official resources to find legal professionals and review attorney profiles and license information.
Find legal professionals ↗Official member directory and attorney information.
Find a Florida lawyer ↗Public resources and lawyer directory information.
Visit Virginia State Bar ↗Attorney search and public information from the state bar.
Visit State Bar of Texas ↗Official New York court system and attorney registration resources.
Visit New York Courts ↗Attorney licenses are issued by individual jurisdictions. Check the official licensing authority for the state where the attorney is admitted. A directory listing is not a recommendation or a guarantee of current good standing.
Choose a state to open the American Bar Association's state-by-state licensing resource. From there, select the appropriate jurisdiction and follow its official verification instructions.
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