Attorney Disciplinary History Search

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1 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:11 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:46 PM Alabama While the Supreme Court of Alabama retains ultimate authority to regulate the legal profession, the Alabama State Bar's Office of the General Counsel's Disciplinary Division serves as the Court's arm to investigate and prosecute claims that a lawyer has violated the Rules of Professional Conduct.
2 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:21 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:47 PM Alaska The Alaska Bar Association is an instrumentality of the State of Alaska created by Alaska Statutes 08.08.010 et. seq. Under the authority of the Alaska Bar Rules adopted by the Alaska Supreme Court, the Bar Association is responsible to the court for the administration of the bar admission and discipline process.
3 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:21 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:47 PM Arizona In Arizona, the State Bar of Arizona and the Arizona Supreme Court jointly handle attorney discipline. The State Bar's Lawyer Regulation Department initially investigates allegations of misconduct, and the Supreme Court's Disciplinary Commission reviews the recommendations and makes final decisions.
4 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:22 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:48 PM Arkansas In Arkansas, the Arkansas Judiciary's Office of Professional Conduct handles attorney discipline. This office investigates complaints against attorneys and may issue warnings, reprimands, or suspend licenses. The Arkansas Supreme Court ultimately makes the final decision regarding attorney discipline.
5 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:22 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:48 PM California In California, the State Bar of California is responsible for disciplining attorneys. They investigate complaints of misconduct and, if warranted, file disciplinary charges in the State Bar Court. The State Bar Court conducts hearings and makes recommendations, and the California Supreme Court has the final say on disciplinary matters, including suspension or disbarment.
6 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:23 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:49 PM Colorado In Colorado, the Presiding Disciplinary Judge (PDJ), appointed by the Colorado Supreme Court, handles attorney discipline, lawyer disability, unauthorized practice of law, and certain bar admissions cases. The Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel (OARC) investigates and prosecutes allegations of attorney misconduct, and the PDJ's office presides over formal complaints.
7 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:24 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:50 PM Connecticut In Connecticut, the Statewide Grievance Committee (SGC) handles attorney discipline. The SGC, composed of attorneys and non-attorneys, reviews and adjudicates complaints against attorneys. Local grievance panels initially handle complaints, but the SGC holds hearings and makes decisions if probable cause is found. The SGC's actions are subject to Superior Court review if necessary.
8 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:24 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:24 PM Delaware Handled by the state's Office of Disciplinary Counsel.
9 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:26 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:26 PM Florida In Florida, the Florida Bar and the Florida Supreme Court jointly handle attorney discipline. The Florida Bar investigates complaints and prosecutes attorney misconduct cases, while the Florida Supreme Court has the final say on disciplinary actions and sanctions.
10 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:27 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:52 PM Georgia In Georgia, the State Bar of Georgia's Office of the General Counsel prosecutes claims of attorney misconduct. The State Bar of Georgia oversees the disciplinary process and ensures adherence to the Rules of Professional Conduct. The Supreme Court of Georgia retains ultimate authority in disciplinary matters.
11 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:27 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:52 PM Hawaii In Hawaii, attorney discipline is prosecuted by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC), which is part of the Disciplinary Board of the Hawaii Supreme Court. The ODC investigates complaints, prosecutes formal disciplinary proceedings, and makes recommendations to the Disciplinary Board. The Disciplinary Board then reviews the case and makes its final determination regarding the attorney's discipline.
12 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:29 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:53 PM Idaho In Idaho, the Idaho State Bar is the administrative agency responsible for attorney discipline. Bar Counsel, part of the Idaho State Bar, investigates and prosecutes alleged violations of the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct.
13 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:30 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:55 PM Illinois Search in the top-right in the “Lawyer Search” box.

In Illinois, the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) of the Supreme Court investigates and prosecutes attorney misconduct. The ARDC is responsible for ensuring the legal system functions fairly and for protecting the public. The ARDC is also responsible for registration, education, and remedial action for attorneys.
14 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:30 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:53 PM Indiana In Indiana, the Indiana Disciplinary Commission, a board appointed by the Indiana Supreme Court, prosecutes attorney discipline cases. The Commission investigates complaints, reviews potential misconduct, and if appropriate, files a formal complaint with the Clerk of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court then has jurisdiction over all cases of attorney misconduct.
15 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:31 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:33 PM Iowa Handled by the Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board.

Iowa's Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) is a division of the Iowa Judicial Branch, responsible for administering and overseeing the state's professional licensing and regulation boards. It manages the regulatory functions related to attorneys and certified shorthand reporters, including the Iowa Bar Examination, attorney discipline, and shorthand reporter regulations.
16 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:32 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:32 PM Kansas In Kansas, the Office of the Disciplinary Administrator and the Board for Discipline of Attorneys handle attorney discipline. The Disciplinary Administrator's Office receives and investigates complaints of misconduct against attorneys. The Board then reviews the evidence and makes recommendations to the Kansas Supreme Court. The Supreme Court ultimately makes the final decisions on discipline.
17 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:33 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:33 PM Kentucky In Kentucky, the Kentucky Bar Association (KBA) handles attorney discipline. Specifically, the Office of Bar Counsel (OBC) investigates complaints and prosecutes charges of professional misconduct issued by the Inquiry Commission, which is an independent body appointed by the Kentucky Supreme Court. The OBC acts as an agency of the Supreme Court.
18 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:34 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:34 PM Louisiana In Louisiana, the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) handles attorney discipline. The LADB was established by the Louisiana Supreme Court and is responsible for administering the lawyer discipline and disability system. They investigate complaints, make recommendations to the Supreme Court, and work with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC). The ODC handles prosecutorial functions, including screening complaints and making recommendations for disciplinary action.
19 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:56 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:56 PM Maine While you can use this link to look up attorneys, you must contact Board’s office at (207) 623-1121 to see if they have any record of discipline for professional misconduct.

In Maine, the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar and its Bar Counsel handle the investigation and prosecution of attorney disciplinary matters. The Grievance Commission reviews and makes recommendations to the Board regarding complaints. The Board of Overseers of the Bar then decides whether to pursue disciplinary action, and the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ultimately makes the final disciplinary decisions.
20 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:57 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:57 PM Maryland In Maryland, the Attorney Grievance Commission (AGC), through its Office of Bar Counsel, investigates and prosecutes attorney discipline cases. The Commission, appointed by the Maryland Court of Appeals, oversees the entire disciplinary process, from complaint filing to imposition of sanctions.
21 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:58 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:58 PM Massachusetts In Massachusetts, the Board of Bar Overseers (BBO) prosecutes attorney discipline. The BBO is an independent administrative body established by the Supreme Judicial Court to investigate and evaluate complaints against lawyers. The BBO receives complaints, investigates them, and if warranted, prosecutes disciplinary charges before the BBO itself or recommends more serious discipline to the SJC. The Office of Bar Counsel (OBC) is responsible for investigating allegations of attorney misconduct and prosecuting disciplinary charges, while the Board of Bar Overseers makes recommendations on discipline to the SJC.
22 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:58 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:58 PM Michigan In Michigan, the Attorney Grievance Commission (AGC) is the prosecutorial arm of the Michigan Supreme Court for attorney discipline. The AGC investigates allegations of misconduct against attorneys and, if warranted, files formal complaints with the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board (ADB), which then adjudicates the matter.
24 jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:59 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 04:59 PM Minnesota In Minnesota, the Minnesota Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility (OLPR) investigates and prosecutes disciplinary actions against lawyers. The OLPR is an agency of the Minnesota Supreme Court and is funded by license fees paid by Minnesota lawyers. The Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board oversees the OLPR and the lawyer discipline system.
25 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:00 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:00 PM Mississippi In Mississippi, the Supreme Court of Mississippi has exclusive jurisdiction over attorney discipline proceedings. The Court designates several disciplinary agencies, including the Board of Commissioners of the Bar, the Office of General Counsel, and the Commission on Attorney Discipline. These agencies, along with complaint tribunals and other attorneys appointed by the Court, assist in investigating and prosecuting misconduct. Ultimately, the Supreme Court is the final arbiter of disciplinary matters.
26 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:01 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:01 PM Missouri Click the blue “Search Ethics and Discipline” button to search by attorney name.

In Missouri, the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel, an agency of the Missouri Supreme Court, is responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct by lawyers and prosecuting disciplinary cases. This office determines if there is probable cause to believe a lawyer has engaged in misconduct and, if so, may issue admonitions, file complaints with the Advisory Committee, appoint a disciplinary hearing panel, or file the case with the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court then has the authority to impose discipline.
27 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:02 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:02 PM Montana You must download the “Attorney Public Discipline List” pdf to view a list of findings and sanctions.

In Montana, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) investigates and prosecutes complaints against lawyers licensed in the state. The ODC is an arm of the Montana Supreme Court and is governed by the Montana Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement (MRLDE).
28 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:02 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:02 PM Nebraska In Nebraska, the Office of the Counsel for Discipline investigates and prosecutes attorney grievances. This office is part of the Nebraska Supreme Court. The Counsel for Discipline has a staff of attorneys who handle these cases. The Nebraska Supreme Court also has committees on inquiry and a disciplinary review board that are involved in the process, but the Counsel for Discipline is the primary entity responsible for prosecution.
29 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:03 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:03 PM Nevada In Nevada, the Nevada State Bar Office of Bar Counsel prosecutes attorney discipline. They investigate complaints of attorney misconduct and, if warranted, prosecute the case before the Disciplinary Boards. The Disciplinary Boards then conduct screenings and hearings, acting as jurors. The Nevada Supreme Court ultimately reviews and approves disciplinary decisions.
30 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:03 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:03 PM New Hampshire In New Hampshire, Disciplinary Counsel is responsible for prosecuting attorney discipline cases. The New Hampshire Supreme Court Attorney Discipline Office manages the grievance process and, when necessary, refers cases to Disciplinary Counsel for further investigation and potential prosecution.
31 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:04 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:52 PM New Jersey n New Jersey, the Office of Attorney Ethics (OAE) serves as the investigative and prosecutorial arm of the New Jersey Supreme Court for attorney discipline. The OAE handles serious, complex, and emergent matters, while District Ethics Committees handle routine complaints,. The Disciplinary Review Board (DRB) then reviews the OAE's recommendations and can make its own findings. Ultimately, the Supreme Court imposes the final discipline.
32 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:06 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:06 PM New Mexico In New Mexico, the Disciplinary Board of the New Mexico Supreme Court prosecutes attorney discipline. The Board's Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) investigates complaints and, if warranted, recommends disciplinary action to the Board. The ODC's attorneys handle investigations, and the Disciplinary Board ultimately decides on the appropriate disciplinary action.
33 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:06 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:06 PM New York In New York, Attorney Grievance Committees investigate and prosecute complaints of professional misconduct against lawyers. These committees are appointed by the four regional Appellate Divisions of the Supreme Court. If a complaint warrants public discipline, the case is referred to the Appellate Division for formal disciplinary proceedings.
34 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:07 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:07 PM North Carolina In North Carolina, the North Carolina State Bar regulates attorneys and handles their disciplinary matters. The State Bar investigates grievances, which are complaints filed against attorneys, and, when appropriate, prosecutes attorneys who have violated the rules of professional conduct. The Grievance Committee of the State Bar reviews complaints and can issue discipline, such as admonitions or censure. If more serious discipline is needed, the matter can be referred to the Disciplinary Hearing Commission (DHC) for a public hearing.
35 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:08 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:08 PM North Dakota In North Dakota, the Disciplinary Counsel, part of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, is responsible for prosecuting claims of ethical misconduct by attorneys and judges. This office is part of the North Dakota Supreme Court's Disciplinary Board. The Disciplinary Counsel's office investigates complaints, gathers evidence, and prosecutes cases before the Disciplinary Board.
36 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:09 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:09 PM Ohio In Ohio, the Supreme Court of Ohio oversees attorney discipline. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) investigates allegations of misconduct, while the Board of Professional Conduct reviews cases and recommends discipline. The ODC investigates allegations and can file formal complaints with the BPC. Ultimately, the Supreme Court of Ohio makes the final decision on disciplinary action.
37 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:09 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:09 PM Oklahoma In Oklahoma, the Office of the General Counsel of the Oklahoma Bar Association (OBA) investigates and prosecutes attorney discipline cases, according to the OBA. The Professional Responsibility Tribunal and the Oklahoma Supreme Court also play roles in the disciplinary process.
38 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:10 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:10 PM Oregon After executing a search for a particular attorney, click the down-arrow in the “Disciplinary History” table (which is collapsed by default).

In Oregon, the Oregon State Bar is responsible for prosecuting attorney discipline. Specifically, the Disciplinary Counsel's Office (DCO) within the bar investigates and prosecutes disciplinary complaints. The State Professional Responsibility Board (SPRB) oversees the process and authorizes disciplinary charges.
39 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:11 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:11 PM Pennsylvania In Pennsylvania, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel prosecutes attorney discipline on behalf of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel investigates and prosecutes attorney misconduct, and its four regional offices receive and investigate all complaints. The Disciplinary Board then considers the evidence and makes recommendations to the Supreme Court for disciplinary action.
41 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:14 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:14 PM Rhode Island In Rhode Island, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, with the Chief Disciplinary Counsel as its administrative head, investigates and prosecutes allegations of attorney misconduct. The Office works in conjunction with the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court, which makes findings and recommendations about discipline to the court.
42 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:14 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:14 PM South Carolina In South Carolina, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) prosecutes attorney discipline, under the authority of the South Carolina Supreme Court. The ODC is an ostensibly independent agency that screens, investigates, and prosecutes complaints against both judges and lawyers. If the ODC determines that a lawyer has engaged in misconduct, they can then proceed with disciplinary action.
43 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:15 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:15 PM South Dakota It appears that requests must be made in writing to the Disciplinary Board Counsel.

In South Dakota, the Disciplinary Board of the State Bar and the Attorney General jointly prosecute attorney discipline. The Disciplinary Board, per the State Bar of South Dakota, is responsible for investigating complaints and handling disciplinary hearings. The Attorney General can also file complaints with the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court then has the authority to disbar, suspend, or otherwise discipline attorneys.
44 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:15 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:15 PM Tennessee In Tennessee, the Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR) prosecutes attorney discipline. The BPR is an entity established by the Tennessee Supreme Court and is responsible for overseeing attorney conduct and investigating potential violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Disciplinary Counsel, appointed by the BPR, investigates complaints and, when appropriate, files formal charges against attorneys.
45 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:16 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:16 PM Texas Search for the attorney in the “Find a Lawyer” section on this page.

In Texas, the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel (CDC) of the State Bar of Texas investigates and prosecutes complaints of professional misconduct against licensed attorneys. The CDC's work is overseen by the Commission for Lawyer Discipline.
46 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:21 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:21 PM Utah Click the dark-green "Lawyer Public Discipline" box near the bottom of the page. Your device will then take a while to download a large PDF of attorney discipline cases. The PDF is over 500 pages long.

In Utah, the Utah Office of Professional Conduct (OPC) is the entity that prosecutes attorney discipline. The OPC investigates complaints, including those filed by third parties, and presents cases to the Utah Supreme Court's Ethics and Discipline Committee. The OPC functions as the prosecutor, investigating allegations of misconduct and deciding whether to press charges.
47 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:23 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:23 PM Vermont In Vermont, the Vermont Supreme Court is ultimately responsible for attorney discipline. Specifically, the Professional Responsibility Board (PRB) is appointed by the Supreme Court and investigates complaints, but the Disciplinary Counsel, an attorney within the Professional Responsibility Program, is responsible for investigating and prosecuting disciplinary matters.
48 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:23 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:23 PM Virginia In Virginia, the Bar Counsel of the Virginia State Bar prosecutes attorney disciplinary cases. They investigate complaints, gather evidence, and present the case to the Disciplinary Board or a three-judge circuit court, depending on the severity of the alleged misconduct.
49 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:24 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:24 PM Washington In Washington, the Washington State Bar Association's Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) is responsible for reviewing, investigating, and prosecuting grievances concerning the ethical conduct of Washington lawyers. The Washington Supreme Court ultimately has exclusive responsibility for the lawyer discipline system.
50 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:25 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:25 PM West Virginia In West Virginia, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, an arm of the Supreme Court of Appeals, prosecutes attorney discipline. This Office has a Lawyer Disciplinary Counsel who is primarily responsible for investigating and prosecuting complaints of ethical violations by lawyers. They are overseen by the Lawyer Disciplinary Board, which is appointed by the President of the West Virginia State Bar.
51 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:26 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:26 PM Wisconsin In Wisconsin, the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR), an agency of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, prosecutes attorney disciplinary proceedings. The OLR investigates allegations of attorney misconduct and also handles proceedings related to attorney medical incapacity. They also investigate and respond to inquiries and grievances regarding attorney conduct.
52 jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:27 PM jtaylor 06/03/2025 05:27 PM Wyoming Enter the attorney's name in the “Lawyer Directory Search" section in the blue box.

In Wyoming, the Office of Bar Counsel investigates and prosecutes attorney discipline matters. The Wyoming Supreme Court, however, has the final authority to order public discipline. The Board of Professional Responsibility hears disciplinary cases and may issue private reprimands, but the Supreme Court is the only entity that can order public censure, suspension, or disbarment.