Alabama State Bar Association Complaints
You can also find links to each jurisdiction s rules of professional conduct which govern attorney behavior.
Alabama state bar association complaints. Box 671 montgomery al 36101. A brochure with information for anyone who is considering filing a complaint against a lawyer with the alabama state bar is available. 1 2019 more than 10 500 referrals have been read more. Clients colleagues judges and others can and sometimes are required to lodge complaints with the alabama state bar to report an attorney s behavior when it violates those rules.
The alabama bar association does not represent you in this matter but acts to investigate complaints on behalf of the supreme court of alabama. The supreme court of alabama through the alabama state bar regulates lawyer conduct in this state. Filing a complaint. The alabama state bar s lawyer referral service lrs receives about 50 calls a day from alabamians seeking legal assistance.
Bar complaints that are substantiated can result in a sanction suspension of the lawyer s license or disbarment. Filing a complaint is a very serious matter. If there is a court case related to your complaint please provide the case name and file number and the lawyer representing you. The a labama state bar s grievance system was established by the supreme court of alabama to.
Allegations of misconduct against alabama judges should be referred to the judicial inquiry commission 334 242 4089 or jic jic alabama gov does not investigate charges against lawyers who are not licensed in alabama unless they are practicing law in alabama. Thousands of alabamians served annually by alabama state bar lawyer referral service montgomery ala. It explains how and where to file a complaint against an alabama lawyer. Below by state you can find links to information about how to file a bar complaint sometimes called a grievance in each state.
The supreme court of alabama through the alabama state bar regulates lawyer conduct in this state. Filing a complaint is a very serious matter. Alabama state bar rules state that it is professional misconduct for a lawyer to engage in conduct involving dishonesty fraud deceit or misrepresentation sessions has been a member of the bar. Complaints against lawyers the aba is not a lawyer disciplinary agency and has no authority to investigate or act upon complaints filed against lawyers.
Details of your complaint explain your complaint in your own words. All lawyers who practice law in alabama must be members of the alabama state bar.