How to Search Attorneys (Start Here)
Use the databases below to search attorneys. These are federal and nationwide sources. For state or county-level records, go to the specific state page.
⚠ Federal databases only cover federal-level data. State and county records require separate searches at the appropriate level.
SearchSystems.net has tracked federal record systems since 1997.
Use the databases below to search attorneys.
Alaska
Official Free
Alaska Bar Association lawyer directory. Search by first name, last name, or State Bar Number.
California
Official Free
State Bar of California member directory. Search by attorney name or bar number.
Florida
Official Free
Florida Bar Association member directory. Search by member number, name, or city.
Illinois | Supreme Court Commission
Official Free
Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois (ARDC). Search for registered attorneys or lawyers not authorized to
Iowa | Disciplinary Orders
Official Free
Search the Supreme Court of Iowa database of attorney disciplinary orders.
Iowa | Judicial Branch
Official Free
Search Supreme Court of Iowa records for attorneys licensed to practice in Iowa.
Minnesota | Judicial Branch
Official Free
Minnesota Judicial Branch database of all admitted attorneys in Minnesota.
Mississippi | State Bar
Official Free
Mississippi Bar directory of attorneys licensed to practice in Mississippi.
Mississippi | State Judiciary
Official Free
State of Mississippi Judiciary Court of Appeals and Supreme Court Bar Roll.
New Jersey | Disciplinary Actions
Official Free
The New Jersey Courts system offers these online disciplinary reports on New Jersey attorneys.
New Mexico
Official Free
Registered attorneys and law firms, and lawyer referral program from the State Bar of New Mexico.
New York
Official Free
New York State Unified Court System database of registered New York attorneys.
North Carolina | Discipline
Official Free
Attorney disciplinary orders, current cases, injunctions, and reports from the North Carolina State Bar.
Ohio
Official Free
Query the Ohio Judicial System Office of Attorney Services for admitted Ohio attorneys.
Patent Attorneys & Agents
Official Free
Attorneys and Agents licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Pennsylvania
Official Free
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania database of attorneys admitted to practice in Pennsylvania.
South Carolina
Official Free
Attorney referrals from the South Carolina Bar Association. Not a member directory.
Tennessee
Official Free
Tennessee Bar Association attorney member directory. Search by last name, city, or firm.
Trial Lawyers
Official Free
Membership directory of the Association for Justice (formerly the American Trial Lawyers Association).
Trust & Estate Attorneys
Official Free
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel for Trust and Estate attorneys lawyer search.
Virginia | Disciplinary Actions
Official Free
Virginia State Bar records of attorney disciplinary actions organized by date.
🌐 vsb.org
Virginia | w/o Insurance
Official Free
Search for lawyers who have certified that they are practicing attorneys and don't possess malpractice insurance.
🌐 vsb.org
Wyoming
Official Free
Wyoming State Bar membership directory. Search by last name, firm, city, or county.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to search attorneys?▼
Start with the primary database listed above. Each system is specialized - use the Returns vs Excludes table to identify which one matches your needs.
Why does my search return no results?▼
Federal databases only cover federal-level data. If you need state or county records, go to the specific state page. Federal and state systems are completely separate.
Is there a single database for all these records?▼
No. Each federal agency maintains its own system independently. You must search the specific agency that handles the record type you need.
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