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How do I find out if an attorney is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? Call the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania at 717-231-3380 or go to their website.
Mostly, no. Most practice areas are governed by state law, and those will require a State Bar license. Even fields of law that are primarily federal—bankruptcy, immigration, etc. —may require a State Bar license.
Most states have a bar that is a government-sanctioned body, charged with the regulation and licensing of attorneys. Some states also have a voluntary bar association that focuses on advancing and improving the legal profession. In other states, one organization serves both functions.
In other states, one organization serves both functions. In every state, however, there is at least one entity that exists to streamline and support the legal profession and to engage with the public to assure confidence in and accountability for attorneys.
1. Request a Lawyer Request a Lawyer. Request a lawyer online 24/7, or call (215) 238-6333 between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Get a Referral 24/7.
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.
Staff members may be contacted at 800-932-0311 or 717-238-6715.
In every U.S. jurisdiction except Wisconsin, Oregon, and Washington, all those seeking admission to the bar must pass a bar examination.
The Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) is a voluntary bar association of lawyers and law students in Pennsylvania, United States. The association offers membership benefits, including publications, practice support, networking, and continuing education.