Before you consider calling, use our online self-service tools, such as the Applicant Portal for admissions applicants and My State Bar Profile for licensees, to save time on routine transactions.

Self-service

For the public

For licensed attorneys

To enhance our response times and improve your experience, we have introduced a Licensee Records and Compliance Inquiry form. Please use this form for any inquiries or forms submissions related to:

• Attorney Record, Attorney Fees, My State Bar Profile
• Client Trust Account Protection Program
• Law Corporations or Limited Liability Partnerships
• MCLE Compliance

For other topics, please see below.

For applicants 

Contact Center

The Contact Center is enhancing service with a new callback option. Our hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, to accommodate this improvement. 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.

Other resources and support

The phone numbers below are direct lines and do not connect to the Contact Center.

For the public

For licensed attorneys

For media

For members of the news media, please submit inquiries to barcomm@calbar.ca.gov (preferred) or call 213-765-1388.