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State Bar Of California Hotline In San Jose
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An ethics hotline, also known as a compliance hotline, is an anonymous reporting tool that allows employees to report and possibly uncover illegal, unethical, and/or improper conduct. This communication is used when standard channels have been proven to be ineffective or impractical given the circumstances.
The Ethics Hotline is a confidential research service for attorneys seeking guidance on their professional responsibilities. To receive immediate research assistance, call the Ethics Hotline at 1-800-238-4427 (in California) or 415-538-2150.
The Contact Center is closed on State Bar holidays. To speak with a representative, please call 800-843-9053 if you are in California. If you are calling from out-of-state, please call 415-538-2000.
California Breach Of Legal Ethics Lawyers Client Neglect – not returning phone calls, or answering correspondence. Conflicts of Interest – a lawyer may not be representing a client to the best of their ability due to allegiance to another client, or the opposition.
If you do not remember your bar number, please use the State Bar's attorney search feature to locate bar number. Search for your name to view your public profile which will include your bar number. Note: Your public profile will also state your admit date.
In California, only attorneys can practice law. When someone who is not licensed to practice law provides services that can only be performed by attorneys, that is called the unauthorized practice of law (UPL). UPL is a crime.
The Ethics Hotline is a confidential research service for attorneys seeking guidance on their professional responsibilities. To receive immediate research assistance, call the Ethics Hotline at 1-800-238-4427 (in California) or 415-538-2150.
For questions related to a moral character application, contact the Office of Admissions at moral.character@calbar.ca or 800-843-9053.
