You must register with the State Bar in the Applicant Portal. Law students must register within 90 days of beginning the study of law.The State Bar licenses and regulates California attorneys, and promotes access to justice and inclusion. 800-843-9053 The State Bar of California's mission is to protect the public and includes the primary functions of licensing, regulation and discipline of attorneys. The State Bar General Unit includes all non-attorney classifications at the State Bar of California, including legal secretaries, investigators, paralegals. The State Bar General Unit includes all non-attorney classifications at the State Bar of California, including legal secretaries, investigators, paralegals. The California State Bar has two offices in the Golden State. Instructions for Filing a Complaint Against a California Attorney. Fill out all spaces on the California Attorney Complaint Form completely. Out-of-State Bar Information.