Georgia Reciprocity Georgia offers admission on motion to attorneys from the following states: AL, AK, AZ, CO, CT, DC, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, VI, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
A temporary Bar Card can be printed by logging into your account and selecting Edit Personal Preferences from the menu options. You may also order a permanent Bar Card in this same area on the website.
A law degree is one of a few requirements needed to take the bar exam in Georgia. You must also: Pass a character and fitness evaluation, which includes submitting a detailed application and undergoing a background check. Either be a resident of Georgia or have graduated from a Georgia law school.
The Court may issue a public reprimand, suspend the lawyer from practice for any period of time up to five years, disbar the lawyer or determine the lawyer should not be disciplined.
A temporary Bar Card can be printed by logging into your account and selecting Edit Personal Preferences from the menu options. You may also order a permanent Bar Card in this same area on the website.
The main responsibility the State Bar has is administering its codes of ethics and discipline that are enforced by the Supreme Court of Georgia through the State Bar's Office of the General Counsel. Georgia lawyers are bound by strict rules of ethics in all of their professional dealings.
Do you have a question regarding the State Bar of Georgia? Please use our Staff Directory to locate the person/department you need. If you aren't sure who you should contact, you may call us at 404-527-8700 or 800-334-6865. We are not allowed to give you legal advice.
The Court may issue a public reprimand, suspend the lawyer from practice for any period of time up to five years, disbar the lawyer or determine the lawyer should not be disciplined.