Attorney Complaint and Disciplinary Commission (Complaints against an Attorney)

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When an attorney crosses ethical lines or mishandles a case, you have the right to take action — and we’re here to help you prepare properly and effectively.

Filing a complaint against an attorney can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure where to start. Every state has a bar association or disciplinary authority that oversees attorney conduct, and the complaint process must be handled carefully to be considered. We assist by helping you create a rough draft of your complaint based on the information and evidence you provide — but you must already know the specific issues you are reporting and have your supporting documentation ready.

Important Information:

• You must submit the final complaint yourself to the appropriate disciplinary board.

• Attorney complaints cannot be filed anonymously; your identity will be part of the complaint process.

• You must have your evidence organized and your complaints clearly outlined before we can assist with drafting.

The Attorney Complaint Process May Include:

• Identifying the correct state bar or disciplinary authority

• Preparing a rough draft to help you clearly present your concerns

• Providing guidance on how and where to submit your complaint

• Understanding the next steps after your filing (review, investigation, possible hearings)

• Complaints to state bar associations are usually forms + narrative.

• We can help type out and prepare your complaint based on your story.

• We cannot advise you on whether their facts are "good enough" for discipline; that's practicing law. 

Common reasons for filing an attorney complaint include misconduct, fraud, conflict of interest, negligence, breach of confidentiality, improper billing practices, or unethical courtroom behavior.

Attorneys are held to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. When those standards are broken, you have the right to seek accountability — and we’re here to help you get started.

Fighting for Your Right to Know.