Ethics Hotline Online Request

Ethics Hotline Research Assistance Request Form

To be placed into the queue to receive a call back from the Ethics Hotline, please complete the form below.

You may also obtain research assistance from the Ethics Hotline by calling 1-800-238-4427 (in California) or 415-538-2150. Due to limited staffing, the Ethics Hotline is currently open Monday through Friday from 9 am – 12 pm. If you complete this Research Assistance Request Form, we request that you wait for a call back from the Ethics Hotline staff before calling the Hotline.

If this is a time-sensitive matter, involving potential imminent physical harm or if you are in court and a judge needs a response immediately, call 415-538-2148.

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First Name *

Last Name

Phone Number *

Extension

State Bar Number

Email Address

The following acknowledgements are required:

To the best of my knowledge, my inquiry does not pertain to any pending State Bar disciplinary or regulatory complaint, investigation, or proceeding.

I understand that the Ethics Hotline is an ethics research service and does not provide legal advice.

* Issue (select all that apply):

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* Please provide a brief summary of your ethical issues. Please DO NOT SUBMIT confidential information.