How to Search Attorneys (Start Here)
This page links to attorney directories — bar association membership lists, court-admitted attorney lookups, and disciplinary records. Each state bar maintains its own directory independently.
What this page covers: State bar directories, federal court attorney admissions, and disciplinary search tools. What it does not cover: Attorney ratings or reviews (those are commercial services, not public records).
Where to start: To verify that an attorney is licensed, go to the state bar for the state where they practice. For federal court admissions, check the specific federal court's attorney roll.
Common mistake: Bar admission and law firm membership are different. Always verify through the state bar, not a law firm directory.
Alaska
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Alaska Bar Association lawyer directory. Search by first name, last name, or State Bar Number.
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California
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State Bar of California member directory. Search by attorney name or bar number.
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Florida
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Florida Bar Association member directory. Search by member number, name, or city.
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Illinois | Supreme Court Commission
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Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois (ARDC).
Iowa | Disciplinary Orders
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Search the Supreme Court of Iowa database of attorney disciplinary orders.
Iowa | Judicial Branch
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Search Supreme Court of Iowa records for attorneys licensed to practice in Iowa.
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Minnesota | Judicial Branch
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Minnesota Judicial Branch database of all admitted attorneys in Minnesota.
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Mississippi | State Bar
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Mississippi Bar directory of attorneys licensed to practice in Mississippi.
Mississippi | State Judiciary
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State of Mississippi Judiciary Court of Appeals and Supreme Court Bar Roll.
Missouri
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Use the Missouri State Bar Lawyer search or search the Supreme Court of Missouri official directory to mind a licensed attorney.
Nevada
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State Bar of Nevada attorney referral service. Search by name, company, Bar number, or location.
New Jersey | Disciplinary Actions
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The New Jersey Courts system offers these online disciplinary reports on New Jersey attorneys.
New Mexico
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Registered attorneys and law firms, and lawyer referral program from the State Bar of New Mexico.
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New York
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New York State Unified Court System database of registered New York attorneys.
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North Carolina | Discipline
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Attorney disciplinary orders, current cases, injunctions, and reports from the North Carolina State Bar.
Ohio
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Query the Ohio Judicial System Office of Attorney Services for admitted Ohio attorneys.
Patent Attorneys & Agents
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Attorneys and Agents licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Pennsylvania
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Supreme Court of Pennsylvania database of attorneys admitted to practice in Pennsylvania.
South Carolina
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Attorney referrals from the South Carolina Bar Association. Not a member directory.
Tennessee
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Tennessee Bar Association attorney member directory. Search by last name, city, or firm.
Trial Lawyers
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Membership directory of the Association for Justice (formerly the American Trial Lawyers Association).
Trust & Estate Attorneys
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American College of Trust and Estate Counsel for Trust and Estate attorneys lawyer search.
Virginia | Disciplinary Actions
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Virginia State Bar records of attorney disciplinary actions organized by date.
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Virginia | w/o Insurance
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Search for lawyers who have certified that they are practicing attorneys and don't possess malpractice insurance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify an attorney is licensed? ▼
Go to the state bar website for the state where the attorney practices. Every state bar has a free public search that shows license status, admission date, and any public disciplinary actions.
What is the difference between a state bar directory and a law firm directory? ▼
A state bar directory is an official government-authorized record of every attorney licensed in that state. A law firm directory is a private listing of attorneys who work at a particular firm.
Can I find an attorney's disciplinary record online? ▼
Yes, for most states. State bars publish public disciplinary actions — suspensions, disbarments, reprimands, and restrictions.
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