Don't Get Burned January 2019

5 Attorneys California State Bar Complaint Responsibility The State Bar investigates complaints involving possible misconduct by attorneys in the handling of a client’s legal affairs. If warranted, the State Bar conducts hearings and may issue admonitions or reprovals to attorneys, and may recommend to the California Supreme Court the suspension or disbarment of lawyers found guilty of seriousmisconduct. The State Bar also sets standards for lawyer-client fee arbitration programs operated by local bar associations and conducts arbitration in areas where no local programs exist. California State Bar Complaint Hot line: 1-800-843-9053 Main Office: 180 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94105-1639 415-538-2000 Branch Office: 845 S. Figueroa Los Angeles, CA 90017 -2515 213-765-1000 Website: www.calbar.ca.gov