Once you've decided to take your grievance about an attorney to the State Bar, you need to file an attorney complaint form. Find out how to resolve a problem without going to court, file a complaint against a lawyer, and how to get money back from an unethical attorney below.If your concerns are regarding an attorney's or LPP's professional conduct, the first step is to complete a complaint form. If you think your lawyer has violated an ethical rule, you may file a complaint with the disciplinary board in the state where the lawyer is licensed. Download and complete the Attorney General's Office Complaint Form. Instructions for Filing a Complaint Against a California Attorney. Fill out all spaces on the California Attorney Complaint Form completely. This is the appropriate form to submit if someone is falsely claiming to be an attorney and is involved in the Unauthorized Practice of Law. Applications for Admissions can take up to six months to process, including the time it takes the NCBE to complete a background investigation. Click below to find reporting information for the State Bar (or designated agency) in your State.