As an official arm of the Florida Supreme Court, The Florida Bar's Division of Lawyer Regulation protects the public by providing a means to address lawyer misconduct. The division accepts and investigates complaints against lawyers, and prosecutes those who engage in unethical conduct.
All matters regarding misconduct of attorneys and professional discipline for misconduct are handled by The Florida Bar. You may reach the Bar's Tallahassee offices for more information on filing a complaint at (850) 561-5600 or (800) 342-8060 at extension 5839, or access the Florida Bar Website.
The Florida Bar Board of Governors. The 52-member Board of Governors has exclusive authority to formulate and adopt matters of policy concerning the activities of the Bar, subject to limitations imposed by the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.
The Florida Bar is charged by the Florida Supreme Court with lawyer regulation as its core function to protect the public and the integrity of the judicial system. The Florida Supreme Court has the constitutional authority and responsibility to regulate the practice of law and oversee the lawyer discipline system.
To make a request contact the Clerk's office by mail or in person at Miami-Dade County Courthouse or by email at cocoffrec@miamidade.
The rules of the Supreme Court of Florida require the Bar (staff, investigators, and grievance committee members) to treat inquiries and complaints pending with Bar counsel and grievance committees as confidential matters.
Does Florida have reciprocity with any other jurisdiction? Unfortunately, no Florida does not accept a law license from any other state. Lawyers that move to Florida from other states need to apply for the Florida Bar and take the state's Bar exam in order to become a licensed attorney in the state.
In Florida, for instance, if one takes the Bar Examination without having received the required degree, the score is impounded and eventually invalidated, and the test-taker may be called for an investigative hearing for violating the rules governing admission to the Bar.
Does Florida have reciprocity with any jurisdiction? There is no reciprocity between Florida and any other jurisdiction. Submission to the Florida Bar Examination and completion of a character and fitness investigation is required of all applicants.
All applicants seeking admission to The Florida Bar must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school that will ultimately result in the awarding of a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree, or must have already been awarded the JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school at a time when the law school was accredited or within ...