Attorney Research Resources

Comprehensive directory of state bar associations, legal databases, and attorney verification tools

All 50 states, DC, and territories covered with direct links to bar associations and legal resources

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State Bar Associations - All 50 States + DC + Territories

Alabama

Alabama State Bar

License verification and discipline records

Alaska

Alaska Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

Arizona

State Bar of Arizona

License verification and discipline records

Arkansas

Arkansas Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

California

State Bar of California

License verification and discipline records

Colorado

Colorado Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

Connecticut

Connecticut Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

Delaware

Delaware State Bar

License verification and discipline records

Florida

Florida Bar

License verification and discipline records

Georgia

State Bar of Georgia

License verification and discipline records

Hawaii

Hawaii State Bar

License verification and discipline records

Idaho

Idaho State Bar

License verification and discipline records

Illinois

Illinois State Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

Indiana

Indiana State Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

Iowa

Iowa State Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

Kansas

Kansas Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

Kentucky

Kentucky Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

Louisiana

Louisiana State Bar

License verification and discipline records

Maine

Maine State Bar

License verification and discipline records

Maryland

Maryland State Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

Michigan

State Bar of Michigan

License verification and discipline records

Minnesota

Minnesota State Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

Mississippi

Mississippi State Bar

License verification and discipline records

Missouri

Missouri Bar

License verification and discipline records

Montana

State Bar of Montana

License verification and discipline records

Nebraska

Nebraska State Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

Nevada

State Bar of Nevada

License verification and discipline records

New Hampshire

New Hampshire Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

New Jersey

New Jersey State Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

New Mexico

State Bar of New Mexico

License verification and discipline records

New York

New York State Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

North Carolina

North Carolina State Bar

License verification and discipline records

North Dakota

State Bar Association of North Dakota

License verification and discipline records

Ohio

Ohio State Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

Oklahoma

Oklahoma Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

Oregon

Oregon State Bar

License verification and discipline records

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

Rhode Island

Rhode Island Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

South Carolina

South Carolina Bar

License verification and discipline records

South Dakota

State Bar of South Dakota

License verification and discipline records

Tennessee

Tennessee Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

Texas

State Bar of Texas

License verification and discipline records

Utah

Utah State Bar

License verification and discipline records

Vermont

Vermont Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

Virginia

Virginia State Bar

License verification and discipline records

Washington

Washington State Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

West Virginia

West Virginia State Bar

License verification and discipline records

Wisconsin

State Bar of Wisconsin

License verification and discipline records

Wyoming

Wyoming State Bar

License verification and discipline records

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Bar

License verification and discipline records

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

Guam

Guam Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

US Virgin Islands

US Virgin Islands Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

American Samoa

American Samoa Bar Association

License verification and discipline records

Northern Mariana Islands

Northern Mariana Islands Bar

License verification and discipline records

National Resources

American Bar Association

National bar association with resources and directories

National Bar Association

National bar association directory and resources

FindLaw Lawyer Directory

Comprehensive lawyer directory with profiles and reviews

Legal Databases

Google Scholar (Case Law)

Free access to court opinions and legal publications

Justia

Free legal research database with cases and attorney profiles

PACER (Federal Courts)

Public Access to Court Electronic Records for federal courts

National Center for State Courts

Directory to state court systems and records

SSRN (Legal Papers)

Social Science Research Network for legal publications and research

Review Sites

Avvo

Attorney ratings, reviews, and peer endorsements

Google Reviews

Search attorney name + 'reviews' for client feedback

Better Business Bureau

Business ratings and complaint history

Martindale-Hubbell

Attorney directory with ratings and peer reviews

Yelp Lawyers

Search for attorney reviews and ratings

Specialized Resources

National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)

Federal database of malpractice payments and disciplinary actions

ABA Lawyer Discipline System

Information about disciplinary actions and sanctions

Constitutional Law Scholars

Find published research on constitutional law topics

How to Use These Resources
  • State Bar Associations: Verify attorney licenses and check disciplinary records
  • National Resources: Access comprehensive attorney directories and bar association information
  • Legal Databases: Research case law, court records, and legal publications
  • Review Sites: Check attorney ratings, client reviews, and professional endorsements
  • Specialized Resources: Access federal databases and disciplinary information