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Does Florida have reciprocity with any other jurisdiction? Unfortunately, no Florida does not accept a law license from any other state. Lawyers that move to Florida from other states need to apply for the Florida Bar and take the state's Bar exam in order to become a licensed attorney in the state.
Florida's refusal to allow reciprocity and admission by motion is pure economic protectionism. It demonstrates that Florida lawyers fear competition. Note that even if reciprocity and admission by motion increases competition in Florida, competition can be good for Florida lawyers.
There is no reciprocity between Florida and any other jurisdiction. Submission to the Florida Bar Examination and completion of a character and fitness investigation is required of all applicants.
In some instances, attorneys who are properly licensed and in good standing in another state are allowed to practice in California. For example, attorneys who practice only federal law, such as immigration, may practice in California but be licensed in another state.
Unfortunately for many, there are only four states that California have reciprocity agreements with – Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada, and Utah. If you hold a contractor's license in any of these four states, you may be able to transfer your license to California via reciprocity.
California Reciprocity California doesn't offer reciprocity but offers a shorter bar exam for attorneys who are admitted in other states and who have been in good standing as an attorney in those states for at least four years prior to their application.
The short answer to this question is no – just because you are licensed to practice law in one state does not mean you can practice law in any state.
California Reciprocity California doesn't offer reciprocity but offers a shorter bar exam for attorneys who are admitted in other states and who have been in good standing as an attorney in those states for at least four years prior to their application.