There is no bar reciprocity in California, though the state does offer a modified bar exam to those who have actively practiced law for at least four years immediately preceding their bar application.
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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.
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.
If an attorney is licensed to practice by the bar associations of more than one state, they can do so. However, if your attorney is not licensed to practice law in Alabama, then they cannot represent you during your civil suit – you will need to find an Alabama-licensed attorney.
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.
Please note that (among others), California, Florida, and South Carolina are not reciprocal jurisdictions with Georgia, which means that you cannot be admitted to practice on motion without examination in Georgia when applying based on your admission in one of those jurisdictions.
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.