The hotline is: (609) 815-2924. Attorneys can call about ethics or advertising issues related to their own, prospective conduct. Callers will be asked to leave a message, and the call will be returned.
Client Consent: The simplest way is if you, as the client, agree to the attorney's withdrawal. The attorney should provide you with a request to withdraw in writing, and you can give your consent, also preferably in writing.
File a Grievance Email to oae.mbx@njcourts as an attachment. The grievance form and all other attachments must be in portable document format (PDF). To find out what District the attorney practices in, please call the OAE at 609-403-7800.
Ethics Hotline Number: 609-815-2924. Please leave a voicemail message and your call will be returned. The Ethics Hotline is for Attorneys only and is for research assistance on legal ethics and advertising issues pertaining to their own, prospective conduct.
Email to oae.mbx@njcourts as an attachment. The grievance form and all other attachments must be in portable document format (PDF). To find out what District the attorney practices in, please call the OAE at 609-403-7800.
Undisclosed conflicts of interest are also unethical, as are any illegal or unscrupulous activities, such as suppression of evidence or misleading statements made to courts.
A clear statement of your complaint. This should be towards the top of your letter and should lay out exactly why you are dissatisfied. For example, if you believe the lawyer has lied to you, clearly state that you believe they have been dishonest. An easily understood statement of facts that back up your complaint.
Ing to the ABA, the most common attorney discipline complaints filed with the bar association involve: Neglect. Lack of communication. Misrepresentation or dishonesty. Scope of representation. Fee disputes.