How to Search Attorneys (Start Here)
Use the databases below to search attorneys. These are federal and nationwide sources. For state or county-level records, go to the specific state page.
⚠ Federal databases only cover federal-level data. State and county records require separate searches at the appropriate level.
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Use the databases below to search attorneys.
Alaska
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Alaska Bar Association lawyer directory. Search by first name, last name, or State Bar Number.
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California
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State Bar of California member directory. Search by attorney name or bar number.
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Florida
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Florida Bar Association member directory. Search by member number, name, or city.
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Illinois | Supreme Court Commission
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Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois (ARDC).
Iowa | Disciplinary Orders
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Search the Supreme Court of Iowa database of attorney disciplinary orders.
Iowa | Judicial Branch
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Search Supreme Court of Iowa records for attorneys licensed to practice in Iowa.
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Minnesota | Judicial Branch
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Minnesota Judicial Branch database of all admitted attorneys in Minnesota.
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Mississippi | State Bar
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Mississippi Bar directory of attorneys licensed to practice in Mississippi.
Mississippi | State Judiciary
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State of Mississippi Judiciary Court of Appeals and Supreme Court Bar Roll.
Missouri
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Use the Missouri State Bar Lawyer search or search the Supreme Court of Missouri official directory to mind a licensed attorney.
Nevada
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State Bar of Nevada attorney referral service. Search by name, company, Bar number, or location.
New Jersey | Disciplinary Actions
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The New Jersey Courts system offers these online disciplinary reports on New Jersey attorneys.
New Mexico
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Registered attorneys and law firms, and lawyer referral program from the State Bar of New Mexico.
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New York
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New York State Unified Court System database of registered New York attorneys.
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North Carolina | Discipline
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Attorney disciplinary orders, current cases, injunctions, and reports from the North Carolina State Bar.
Ohio
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Query the Ohio Judicial System Office of Attorney Services for admitted Ohio attorneys.
Patent Attorneys & Agents
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Attorneys and Agents licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Pennsylvania
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Supreme Court of Pennsylvania database of attorneys admitted to practice in Pennsylvania.
South Carolina
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Attorney referrals from the South Carolina Bar Association. Not a member directory.
Tennessee
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Tennessee Bar Association attorney member directory. Search by last name, city, or firm.
Trial Lawyers
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Membership directory of the Association for Justice (formerly the American Trial Lawyers Association).
Trust & Estate Attorneys
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American College of Trust and Estate Counsel for Trust and Estate attorneys lawyer search.
Virginia | Disciplinary Actions
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Virginia State Bar records of attorney disciplinary actions organized by date.
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Virginia | w/o Insurance
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Search for lawyers who have certified that they are practicing attorneys and don't possess malpractice insurance.
🌐 vsb.org
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to search attorneys? ▼
Start with the primary database listed above. Each system is specialized — use the Returns vs Excludes table to identify which one matches your needs.
Why does my search return no results? ▼
Federal databases only cover federal-level data. If you need state or county records, go to the specific state page. Federal and state systems are completely separate.
Is there a single database for all these records? ▼
No. Each federal agency maintains its own system independently. You must search the specific agency that handles the record type you need.
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