To file a nonattorney unauthorized practice of law complaint, please fill out the online form. Please read the instructions below and then click Next at the bottom of this page to begin the complaint.

For questions call 800-843-9053.

If you are unable to fill out the form online, you may print and mail the Complaint Form to the State Bar’s Intake Department.

Instructions

Your Information

• Please provide your name, address, zip code, email address (if available), and telephone numbers (work, home and cell).

Nonattorney’s Information

• Provide the full name, address, and phone number of the nonattorney you are complaining about. If you wish to complain about more than one nonattorney, complete a separate statement of complaint for each nonattorney.
• If any of the blank spaces do not apply to your case, write N/A (Not Applicable).
• In the Statement of Complaint section, tell us in your own words what the nonattorney did or failed to do that you believe may warrant State Bar action. We need to know the background of your case.
• If your complaint is about the nonattorney you hired, tell us: When did you hire the nonattorney? What agreement did you make with the nonattorney? Was the agreement verbal or in writing?
• If the complaint is about a nonattorney who has not represented you, please tell us: What is the connection you have with this nonattorney? If the nonattorney is representing a person or entity in a dispute with you, please identify that person or entity and explain the nature of the dispute.

Court Information

• If your complaint involves a court case, please provide information (if known) in this section.

Attachments

• As part of the online complaint form, you will be limited to 10 attachments, with a maximum of 4 MB each.
• Provide any helpful documents. Send only copies and keep the originals. All documents you send, originals or copies, become the property of the State Bar and are subject to future destruction.
• If you are complaining about a nonattorney who represented you, provide copies of written fee agreements, payments or other letters (written or electronic) to the nonattorney. It may be helpful to provide copies of the front and back sides of all canceled checks and/or copies of receipts showing your payments to the nonattorney. Any documents in your possession could be very helpful.
• If you have already submitted a complaint and you would like to add additional supporting documents, please click here.

Translation Information

The State Bar accepts complaints in over 200 languages. If you need translation services to communicate with the State Bar, please let us know by completing the Translation Information section. We will communicate with you through a translation service in the language of your choice. If you have a trusted friend or family member whom you would prefer to provide translation assistance and that person will accept communications from the State Bar in English, please provide their contact information in the Translation Information section.

After You Submit

The State Bar will review and evaluate your complaint to determine whether investigation and litigation is appropriate. You will be notified of our decision in writing. Thank you for your cooperation.

If you are unable to fill out the form online, you may print and mail the Complaint Form to the State Bar’s Intake Department.

6. Submission