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.
Our Contact Center is currently experiencing high call volumes related to attorney compliance and fees as well as bar exam applicant questions, which may result in longer wait times. To avoid long wait times, the Contact Center now offers a callback option. Thank you for your patience.
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:
For other topics, please see below.
Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Contact Center offers a callback option to enhance service. 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.
We are currently experiencing high call volumes. See the Contact Center Call Volumes Dashboard for details on total calls received and callbacks answered. To avoid long wait times, the Contact Center now offers a callback option.
The phone numbers below are direct lines and do not connect to the Contact Center.
For members of the news media, please submit inquiries to barcomm@calbar.ca.gov.