The CDC no longer accepts faxed or emailed requests for certificates of good standing. The State Bar issues a single-page Certificate of Standing to verify an attorney's name, bar number, admission date, current status, any name or status changes.If an attorney is licensed to practice law in another state, can they automatically practice in California without taking the bar exam again? To serve in any judicial position in Texas, an individual must be a licensed attorney and in good standing with the Texas Bar Association. Learn the step-by-step process of becoming a lawyer in California, including education requirements, bar exam preparation, and licensure.